Indian women's team wins gold at World Carrom Championship

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:32 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

India's women's carrom team defeated Sri Lanka to win the gold at the 7th World Carrom Championship in UK on Friday. India's S Apoorwa and Kajol Kumari also won gold in the women's doubles event. Meanwhile, the men's team lost to Sri Lanka to win the silver medal in the competition.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:32 pm on 11 Nov

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17-year-old breaks senior high jump national record

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:56 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Seventeen-year-old Tejaswin Shankar has broken the seniors national record in high jump, registering a 2.26-metre jump at the junior national championship in Coimbatore. Shankar broke the seniors' record of 2.25 metres by Harishankar Roy, to win the gold medal at the meet. He had previously won a bronze medal at the Asian Youth Championships in Doha last year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:56 pm on 11 Nov

8-yr-old Indian wins gold in U-8 World Kickboxing C’ship

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:49 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Tajamul Islam, an eight-year-old girl from Kashmir, has won the gold medal at the under-8 World Kickboxing Championship in Italy. Tajamul won six games in five days and defeated an American opponent to clinch the gold at the 90-nation tournament. She qualified for the event after winning gold in the sub-junior category at the 2015 National Kickboxing Championship in Delhi.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:49 pm on 11 Nov

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Commentators do the Mannequin Challenge during Ind-Eng Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:41 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Commentators at the India-England Test did the Mannequin Challenge in the commentary box at Rajkot on Friday. The video, posted by BCCI, shows Ravi Shastri, Kapil Dev, Ian Botham, Sanjay Manjrekar, among others, remaining still for the duration of the video. The Mannequin Challenge is a viral trend which requires people to remain still while a video is being recorded.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:41 pm on 11 Nov

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Barcelona releases Messi's first-ever Barça goal video

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:39 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Spanish club Barcelona has released a video of Argentine forward Lionel Messi's first goal for the club that came in a friendly against Palamos 12 years ago. The then 17-year-old scored the goal on July 20, 2004 after beating two defenders and attempting a low shot in the bottom right corner. Messi recently scored his 500th goal for Barcelona.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:39 pm on 11 Nov

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Cricket is like a soap opera, overdose can bore: Fleming

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:53 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has said that cricket these days has become a soap opera, whose overdose can lead to boredom among fans. "It's reaching a crossroad where the cricket community had to say, 'Stop a little bit' because cricket too has to be entertaining...Finding the balance is very important than saturating itself," said Fleming.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:53 pm on 11 Nov

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Batsman scored ton against India without hitting a boundary

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:49 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Australian domestic side Victoria's opener Paul Hibbert made a century against the touring Indian team on November 11, 1977, without hitting a single boundary. The opener's performance earned him a call-up for the first Test in Brisbane the following month. Hibbert is one of only two batsmen in first-class cricket to make a century without hitting a four.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:49 pm on 11 Nov

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Losing hair affected my bowling: Mohit Sharma

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:21 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Indian pacer Mohit Sharma, who last featured for India in an ODI on October 25, 2015, has claimed that his loss in form occurred because of his receding hairline. "I realised I was losing hair, and it really affected my confidence big time, which in turn affected my bowling," the Haryana pacer said.

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:21 pm on 11 Nov

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Neymar completes 50 international goals

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:57 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Striker Neymar scored his 50th international goal during Brazil's 3-0 victory over Argentina in a 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday. Neymar converted a Gabriel Jesus pass on the stroke of the half time to bring up the landmark goal. The 24-year-old is the fourth highest goalscorer for Brazil and needs 28 more to top the list.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:57 pm on 11 Nov

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Boxers seek Haryana CM's permission to turn professional

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:51 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Olympians Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar met Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday seeking permission to begin their professional boxing careers. Both boxers, who are serving as DSPs in the Haryana Police, have already requested for permission from the Haryana Police's DGP. Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh, who turned professional last year, had also followed the same route.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:51 pm on 11 Nov

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Football in Greece suspended after fans burn referee’s home

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:31 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

All football competitions in Greece have been suspended after a suspected arson attack by fans on the home of a refereeing official. The government has enlisted anti-terrorism police to investigate the attack and has said it "will not accept mafia-style gangs". The Sports Minister added the government was prepared to pull clubs out of European competitions unless "normality" was restored.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:31 pm on 11 Nov

22-year-old Gambia wrestler drowns in the Mediterranean

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:25 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

A 22-year-old wrestler named Ali Mbengu from Gambia died after his boat capsized in the Mediterranean on the way to Italy. The young wrestler, also known as Mille Franc, had made his debut in 2012 and had left for Libya in 2014 to pursue his dream of going to Europe where many of Gambia's top wrestlers have resettled.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:25 pm on 11 Nov

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IOC to distribute $500 million among National Olympic bodies

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:23 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday announced that it will be distributing over $500 million to the national bodies over the 2017-2020 period. These funds, officially called 'Olympic Solidarity 2017-2020 Quadrennial Plan', represent a share of the broadcast revenue generated from the Rio Games and the 2018 Winter Games, and will be used for the development of athletes.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:23 pm on 11 Nov

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Belgian striker Lukaku misses open goal from 3 yards

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:05 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Everton and Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku missed an open goal from just three yards during an international friendly against Netherlands on Thursday. Midfielder Thorgan Hazard put in a low cross in the 78th minute from the right wing towards Lukaku who misfired, kicking the ball over the post. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:05 pm on 11 Nov

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Not sure what Graeme knows about Aus cricket: Steven Smith

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:03 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Reacting to ex-South African captain Graeme Smith's comments about Australian cricket, skipper Steven Smith said that he's "not sure" what the former knows about the country's cricket scenario. Steve said, "He obviously wasn't involved in it...the team is in a good place". Graeme Smith had earlier remarked that Australian cricket was in "turmoil and lacked self-belief".

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:03 pm on 11 Nov

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Pujara, Vijay centuries take India to 319/4 on Day 3

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:48 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Centuries by Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay took India to 319/4 on the third day of the first Test against England at Rajkot, reducing England's lead to 218 runs. The two put up a 209-run second wicket stand, with Vijay scoring 126 (301) and Pujara making 124 (206). The match has now seen five individual centuries in three days.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:48 pm on 11 Nov

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Murali Vijay scores a century after 17 months

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:24 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Indian opener Murali Vijay scored a century during the first Test against England at Rajkot on Friday, his first in 17 months. Vijay's last century had come in June 2015 against Bangladesh. He had scored four half-centuries in the last 16 innings, with 82 being his highest score coming against Sri Lanka in Colombo in 2015.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:24 pm on 11 Nov

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No one can be the next Cristiano Ronaldo: Cristiano Ronaldo

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:23 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed that no one can be the next 'him'. The 31-year-old acknowledged the fact that there are a lot of promising young players but felt that none of them will succeed him. "There are no doubles in football. The next will be what he has to be, but never the same," added Ronaldo.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:23 pm on 11 Nov

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Wonder how Kohli maintains his good looks: Harbhajan

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:18 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Speaking about Virat Kohli's ability to maintain his looks on and off the field, spinner Harbhajan Singh said, "I don't know what all he does to maintain his good looks." The off-spinner also praised Kohli's captaincy and added, "I wish him all the luck and I am sure he is going to take Indian cricket to different heights."

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:18 pm on 11 Nov

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Pujara uses DRS to overturn LBW dismissal at score of 86

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:49 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Cheteshwar Pujara, who scored a hundred against England at Rajkot on Friday, was given out LBW before reaching his century. In the 71st over, Pujara was batting at 86 when he was adjudged LBW by on-field umpire Chris Gaffaney. Pujara sought a review, and the third umpire overturned the decision, since the Hawk-Eye showed the ball was missing the wickets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:49 pm on 11 Nov

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Pujara was hit thrice on the helmet before scoring his ton

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:22 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was hit thrice on his helmet by Chris Woakes' deliveries, before reaching his century on the third day of the Rajkot Test against England. In the 33rd over, Pujara was batting on 25* when he was hit on the grille. Nine balls later, Pujara was again hit, followed by another bouncer in the 37th over.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:22 pm on 11 Nov

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Sehwag helps farmer's son get prosthetic leg

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:53 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Through a Twitter campaign, former cricketer Virender Sehwag has raised funds for a prosthetic limb for a farmer's son from Uttar Pradesh. Sehwag started the #RunSatishRun campaign on October 31, seeking donations for the victim through his foundation. A Bangalore-based healthcare group offered a limb at a discounted price, while cricketers Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and Chris Gayle also donated.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:53 pm on 11 Nov

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WWE stock jumps 5% on Hall of Fame member Donald Trump's win

short by Vani Vivek / 03:37 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Stock price of entertainment company WWE rose by 5% on Wednesday following Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential elections. The President-elect was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 and has made six appearances at WrestleMania. WWE CEO Vince McMahon, who is a Republican donor, had his head shaved by Trump in 2007 after losing a bet.

short by Vani Vivek / 03:37 pm on 11 Nov

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Why England players are sporting poppies on their collars?

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:52 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

The England team is sporting poppies on their right collars during the third day's play of the Rajkot Test, to mark Armistice Day. It is celebrated on November 11 every year to mark the end of World War I, when violence ended at 11 am in 1918. The poppies are symbolic of the support towards the British Armed Forces.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:52 pm on 11 Nov

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Don't expect Ashwin to take 5-fors consistently: Ganguly

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:27 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Sourav Ganguly has said India shouldn't expect spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja to consistently take five-wicket hauls. "If Anil Kumble gets Shami, Yadav and Ishant to pick three wickets on the first day, India will become a better side...Ashwin, Jadeja might take five wickets once or twice, but it is impossible for them to do it consistently," said Ganguly.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:27 pm on 11 Nov

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Broad 4th player to bat at no 11 in his 100th Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:22 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

English fast bowler Stuart Broad became the fourth player after Australia's Glenn McGrath, South Africa's Makhaya Ntini, and compatriot James Anderson to bat at the 11th place in his 100th Test match. The 30-year-old, appearing in his 100th Test while facing India at Rajkot, has scored a total of 2,653 runs so far.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:22 pm on 11 Nov

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Stokes' 4 Test tons have come in 4 different continents

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:21 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

England cricketer Ben Stokes has scored four Test tons till date, which have come in four different continents. Stokes' scored his fourth hundred on Thursday against India in the ongoing Test at Rajkot, while his first came against Australia at Perth in December 2013. His other two centuries have been in London in 2015, and in South Africa in 2016.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:21 pm on 11 Nov

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Wish Ravichandran Ashwin can break all records: Harbhajan

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:21 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

Harbhajan Singh has said he hopes Ravichandran Ashwin and other Indian spinners "break all records". Earlier, Harbhajan had said that spinners were being assisted and performing well because of "tailor-made pitches". "We have all capable spinners in the team who can take wickets on any sort of track. What you need to do is just be more patient," he said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:21 pm on 11 Nov

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On 11/11/11 at 11:11 South Africa needed 111 runs to win

short by Jatan Desai / 12:42 pm on 11 Nov 2016,Friday

In a bizarre coincidence during the first Test between South Africa and Australia at Cape Town, on 11/11/11 at 11:11, SA needed 111 runs to win. All the fans in the crowd stood on one leg for the duration of that minute to commemorate "the Nelson of all Nelsons" with umpire Ian Gould also getting into the spirit.

short by Jatan Desai / 12:42 pm on 11 Nov

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Football manager banned after betting against his own teams

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:34 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Nick Bunyard, Frome Town football team's manager, has been suspended from football for three years after being found to have bet against his own teams. Bunyard admitted to having placed 45 bets against Frome and his former club Paulton Rovers. Bunyard later claimed that he never wanted his teams to lose.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:34 pm on 10 Nov

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No alcohol in stadiums, streets at Qatar World Cup

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:05 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Qatar has banned alcohol in streets and other public places during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the country’s capital, Doha. The organisers are also seeking a ban on alcohol in World Cup stadiums during the tournament. Consumption and sale of alcohol are restricted in the nation, with foreign nationals requiring a license to allow them to drink alcohol.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:05 pm on 10 Nov

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Nigerian player seen singing Indian national anthem in ISL

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:04 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Nigerian international Dudu Omagbemi, who plays for Indian Super League side Chennaiyin FC, was seen singing the Indian national anthem in Chennaiyin's ISL match against the Delhi Dynamos on Wednesday. The 31-year-old Nigerian forward has played in India for more than one and a half decades after featuring for the Sporting Goa for the first time in 2001.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:04 pm on 10 Nov

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All 5 bowlers have responsibility, not only Ashwin: Jadeja

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:39 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's bowling partner Ravindra Jadeja claims that it's not only Ashwin's responsibility to pick up wickets for the team but of all the five bowlers. The statement comes after England posted a total of 537 against India in the first Test on Thursday, with Ashwin picking up two wickets after conceding 167 runs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:39 pm on 10 Nov

Parsees to face Englishmen to commemorate 1886 tour

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:11 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

A crew of Englishmen will play a 30-over cricket match against an all-Parsee team on November 12 to commemorate the 1886 trophy at the Parsee Gymkhana in Mumbai. The match will be played to celebrate the 130th anniversary of a historic tour in 1886, which was the first time an Indian team, full of Parsees, toured England to play cricket.

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:11 pm on 10 Nov

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Sharapova to be reinstated as UN Ambassador post ban

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:07 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Tennis player Maria Sharapova will be reinstated as a UN Goodwill Ambassador, once her reduced 15-month suspension expires in April 2017. The UN Development Programme had ended their nine-year relationship with the player in March this year, after she admitted to consuming meldonium, a banned substance. Sharapova was selected as an ambassador for her work related to the Chernobyl disaster.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:07 pm on 10 Nov

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3 Englishmen have made 100s in same innings in Asia twice

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:31 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

There have only been two instances of three English batsmen scoring a century each, in the same innings of a Test in Asia. Joe Root, Moeen Ali and Ben Stokes scored centuries in the ongoing first Test against India at Rajkot. The other instance is of 1961 when Geoff Pullar, Ken Barrington and Ted Dexter each made hundreds in Kanpur.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:31 pm on 10 Nov

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Roger Federer wins Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:25 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Former world number one Roger Federer won the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award at the ATP awards on Thursday, for the 12th time in his career. The award is given to players who display the "spirit of the sport" on the court. Roger Federer also won the Fans' Favourite Award for the 14th consecutive time in his career.

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:25 pm on 10 Nov

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Ganguly played his last international match on Nov 10, 2008

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:22 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly played his last over in international cricket on November 10, 2008, on the last day of the Test against Australia in Nagpur. He scored 85(153) in the first innings and was out for a duck in the second innings. Ganguly also captained India in the last few overs, following Mahendra Singh Dhoni's gesture.

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:22 pm on 10 Nov

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Surgical strikes needed in sports too: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:15 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said that 'surgical strikes' are also needed in sports in order to remove the non-sportspersons from sports’ organisations. Chouhan, who was addressing a sports awards ceremony, said that, "There should be the spirit of sports in politics and not the other way round."

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:15 pm on 10 Nov

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ISL side warned for insulting the national anthem

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:12 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters has been warned by the Kerala police, after a complaint was filed against them for allegedly insulting the national anthem. Reportedly, a few players stood with their hands on their hearts during the anthem before a game in October. The team has been asked to announce that players and spectators should stand in 'attention'.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:12 pm on 10 Nov

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Players seek share of Cricket Australia’s digital revenue

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:48 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Players are seeking a share of Cricket Australia's digital revenue, as talks for a new earnings' agreement begin in Melbourne on Friday. Cricket Australia has scaled operations of its digital platform since the last MoU was negotiated in 2012, with cricketers arguing the content cannot exist without them. The players' association claims they get less than one-fifth of all revenue.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:48 pm on 10 Nov

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Indian U-17 team on same level as Brazil: Bhaichung Bhutia

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:48 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Former Indian football captain and the current AIFF Technical Committee head, Bhaichung Bhutia claims that India's Under-17 football team is at par with their Brazilian counterparts. “We saw the Indian U-17 World Cup team play against Brazil and some of the Indian players were on the same page as the Brazilian players, if not better than them,” said Bhutia.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:48 pm on 10 Nov

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Gautam Gambhir has changed his batting stance

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:14 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Gautam Gambhir changed his batting stance to a more opened stance. The stance reportedly provides Gambhir a better level of comfort while facing short-pitched deliveries alongside opening up the on side, both off his front foot and back foot. Also, the stance reportedly limits the batsman from playing the full ball through covers and mid-off.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:14 pm on 10 Nov

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Stokes escaped dismissal as many as 6 times in his innings

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:54 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

English middle-order batsman escaped his dismissal as many as six times during his 128-run long innings on the second day of the first Test against India at Rajkot on Thursday. The batsman escaped a caught-behind dismissal twice, getting dropped by Indian wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha off Umesh Yadav's bowling both the times. The reprieves also included a couple of run-out chances.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:54 pm on 10 Nov

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India has not lost a home Test in four years

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:51 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Indian cricket team's last defeat in a home Test match came in 2012 when they were beaten by England in the Kolkata Test. India has hosted Australia, West Indies, South Africa, and New Zealand at home since, and won each of the series without dropping a Test. India play England in the first five-Test series in India in 30 years.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:51 pm on 10 Nov

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Belarus defender scores swirling long-range free kick

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:12 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Belarus defender Syarhey Palitsevich scored a swirling 25-yard free kick on Wednesday, with his shot rounding off the five-man wall and deceiving the Greece goalkeeper in the last fraction of a second. The shot took less than three seconds to go past the goalkeeper. Belarus beat Greece 1-0 in the friendly match in Piraeus, Greece.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:12 pm on 10 Nov

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Golf aggregation startup raises ₹6.6 crore in angel funding

short by Vani Vivek / 05:11 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Golf aggregation platform GolfLAN has raised ₹6.6 crore ($1 million) in angel funding from existing investor YourNest Angel Fund. African IT company iSON also invested in the Delhi-based startup which offers online tee slot bookings, membership plans for golf courses and a marketplace for golf equipment. Founded in 2013, GolfLAN claims to provide access to 1,000 golf courses.

short by Vani Vivek / 05:11 pm on 10 Nov

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It's hard to find motivation: Ronaldinho

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:21 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Brazilian football player Ronaldinho has admitted that he is struggling to find motivation to continue his career. Ronaldinho stated that his legs are feeling great but it is hard for him to find "motivation and new objectives". "I will see if I'm going to say goodbye next year...I'll take the rest of the year off to decide," he added.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:21 pm on 10 Nov

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Donald Trump is in the WWE Hall of Fame

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:23 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

US President-elect Donald Trump was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013 and has made six appearances at WrestleMania. In the 2007 edition of the event, Trump had a bet with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon following their 'Battle of the Billionaires'. Trump got into an off-ring bout and shaved McMahon's head after the latter lost the bet.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:23 pm on 10 Nov

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Aus to promote 'responsible drinking' during cricket matches

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:08 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Cricket Australia has partnered with DrinkWise, a social organisation, to promote responsible drinking among fans during matches. The campaign will involve broadcast messages and on-ground activations reminding fans about drinking in moderation. Supported by major alcohol producers Carlton and United Breweries and Hardys Wines, the campaign will be featured on TV, radio and around cricket venues.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:08 pm on 10 Nov

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Sri Lanka whitewash Zimbabwe in Test Series

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:33 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by 257 runs in the second Test match at Harare to seal a 2-0 whitewash. Captaining Sri Lanka for the first time, Rangana Herath took 19 wickets in the series while opener Dimuth Karunaratne was named Man of the Series for scoring 280 runs in the two matches. This was Sri Lanka's fifth successive Test win.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:33 pm on 10 Nov

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Pakistan's jr hockey team to play practice matches in India

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:32 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Pakistan men's junior hockey team will be playing practice matches against Germany and Canada in Lucknow to prepare for the Junior Hockey World Cup, which starts in December. The team had been practicing in India after the Indian government's permission following the bilateral political problems. Pakistan is also planning to hold two home international friendlies before the World Cup starts.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:32 pm on 10 Nov

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India has never won a Test when visitors scored 500+

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:31 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Visiting teams have scored 500+ in a Test innings in India on 24 occasions, with India not winning any of the matches. The highest such score is 760/7 by Sri Lanka in 2009 in a Test that ended in draw. England, who posted 537 in Rajkot Test's first innings, have gone past 500 on four occasions earlier, winning two Tests.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:31 pm on 10 Nov

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Cristiano Ronaldo signs $1 billion lifetime deal with Nike

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:54 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Real Madrid and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a "lifetime" deal with sportswear giant Nike which will reportedly fetch him over $1 billion (approximately ₹ 6,643 crore). With this deal, Ronaldo has become the third athlete to sign a lifetime endorsement deal with Nike after NBA players Michael Jordan and LeBron James.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:54 pm on 10 Nov

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Alcohol to be banned in stadiums for 2022 World Cup in Qatar

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:18 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Alcohol would be banned from streets and public places during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. The organisers stated that they were against the provision of alcohol in the stadiums and they would not bow to the pressure by FIFA to alter its laws. Drinking will be permitted only in "far-away places", said the head of the organising committee.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:18 pm on 10 Nov

SA returned to int'l cricket after 21 yrs on Nov 10, 1991

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:06 pm on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

South Africa played their first international match after a gap of 21 years, against India in Calcutta on November 10, 1991. Global opposition to apartheid had seen South African cricket ostracised after their tour of Australia in 1969-70. Speaking about the reintroduction, SA's then captain Clive Rice said, "I know how Neil Armstrong felt when he stood on the moon."

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:06 pm on 10 Nov

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Eng bowler was once accused of applying vaseline on ball

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:09 am on 10 Nov 2016,Thursday

Former English bowler John Lever, was accused of ball-tampering after he used a gauze strip coated with Vaseline on his forehead during the 1976 Madras Test. England denied the allegations, arguing that the Vaseline gauze was used to channel sweat away from the eyes. Despite 'traces of vaseline" being found on the ball, England's defense was accepted by the authorities.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:09 am on 10 Nov

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Dhoni attends Chennaiyin FC’s ISL match in Delhi

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:03 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

India's limited-overs captain MS Dhoni attended the Chennaiyin FC versus Delhi Dynamos Indian Super League match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday. Dhoni co-owns the Chennai team alongside Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan. Chennaiyin, who are currently placed sixth in the ISL, lost the match 1-4 to the home side.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:03 pm on 09 Nov

Olympics taught it is important to let go: Sindhu

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:40 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Rio Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu has said the Games taught her how important it is "to let go". "I played against seeded players and I realised that they will also feel bad losing against a lower ranked player like me...When you lose, you keep thinking I could have done things differently...it is important to let go," said the shuttler.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:40 pm on 09 Nov

Dravid made brand ambassador for Blind T20 WC 2017

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:34 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Former cricketer Rahul Dravid was announced as the brand ambassador for the 2nd T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, to be held in January and February 2017. A total of ten teams, including Nepal, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies are participating in the event. Dravid also launched the 'Support Blind Cricket by buying a Cricket Ball' campaign.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:34 pm on 09 Nov

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Play us or forfeit the Champions Trophy match: PCB to India

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi has said India should play Pakistan in their scheduled Champions Trophy encounter on June 4, 2017, in England, or forfeit the match. BCCI President Anurag Thakur had earlier requested the ICC to not group India and Pakistan together in the tournament. "Pakistan-India game is the most lucrative match," the PCB added.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 pm on 09 Nov

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Two Indian-origin women team's cricketers suspended by CSA

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:57 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Cricket South Africa has suspended two Indian-origin players, Shabnim Ismail and Trisha Chetty, from its women's national team until January 31, 2017. The duo was suspended for repeating offences that breached the CSA's Rules and Code of Conduct. CSA's chief Haroon Lorgat said that such incidents are "always disappointing and cannot be tolerated".

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:57 pm on 09 Nov

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'I scored India's fastest first-class ton, not Rishabh Pant'

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:52 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Ex-Himachal Pradesh player Shakti Singh has claimed he had scored India's fastest first-class century, which was credited to Delhi batsman Rishabh Pant on Tuesday. Singh said he scored 100 off 42 balls against Haryana in the Ranji Trophy in 1990-91, which was not documented due to absence of official scorers. Pant made 100 off 48 balls against Jharkhand on Tuesday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:52 pm on 09 Nov

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21-yr-old PSG footballer gets 2,350% pay hike

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:47 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Paris Saint-Germain's 21-year-old central defender Presnel Kimpembe has got a 2,350% increase in salary, taking his wages from £7,100 to £174,000 a month in a three-year contract. Kimpembe had made seven appearances for the club this season, and was called up for the French national squad. The defender had reportedly asked for £223,000 a month, before the deal was finalised.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:47 pm on 09 Nov

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English team celebrates its first day's performance

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:43 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

The English cricket team celebrated its performance on the first day of the first Test against India in the team's hotel in Rajkot on Wednesday. The celebratory cake, which was cut by the team after the day's play, had Joe Root's 124 and Moeen Ali's 99* written on it. The cake was designed as a cricket ground.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:43 pm on 09 Nov

Five-year-old with brain tumour named in football squad

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:02 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Joshua McCormack, a five-year-old boy who had been diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour, has been included in the Rochdale squad for Wednesday night's Checkatrade Trophy match against Hartlepool United. Joshua has been included as one of the seven substitutes, and his shirt will be a part of the team's dressing room before the match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:02 pm on 09 Nov

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I'd pick Cristiano Ronaldo over Messi: Brazil's Ronaldo

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:43 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Former Brazilian striker Ronaldo has stated that he would pick Cristiano Ronaldo over Lionel Messi for the 2017's Ballon d'Or because of "what he's won" last season. The Brazilian also stated that it would be best if Cristiano Ronaldo would work at Real Madrid even after retiring. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo recently signed a new five-year contract at Real Madrid.

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:43 pm on 09 Nov

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Drug-testing in Russia is inefficient: outgoing ROC head

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:31 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Alexander Zhukov, the outgoing chief of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), said that the drugs testing system imposed on Russia following revelations of doping is inefficient. He further said that while doping was a problem in Russia, there was no such thing as a state-backed doping system, as claimed to have been uncovered by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:31 pm on 09 Nov

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Boxing fight nights to start in India from January: IBC

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:07 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Indian Boxing Council (IBC) has announced that four fight nights would take place in the next four months in India. The season will commence with the IBC-3 fight night on January 14 in Guwahati followed by bouts at Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Chennai. Many big names of Indian boxing will reportedly make their pro career debuts with the Fight Nights.

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:07 pm on 09 Nov

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Harbhajan Singh to judge new season of 'Roadies'

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:56 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Cricketer Harbhajan Singh will be judging the new season of MTV's reality show 'Roadies'. "I am really looking forward to experiencing the pulse of India's millennial generation. My all-time favourite contestant is and will always be Rannvijay," said Harbhajan. The 14th season is called 'Roadies Rising' and will mark the return of actress Neha Dhupia as a co-judge.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:56 pm on 09 Nov

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India is currently world number one in 5 sports

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:32 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

India currently holds the number one world rank in five sports. While the Indian cricket team is currently ranked first in Tests, the World Cup-winning kabaddi team also holds the top spot. Among the top-ranked individual players are Sania Mirza in tennis women's doubles, Rio Paralympics' gold medalist Mariyappan Thangavelu in high jump, and Siril Verma in junior men's badminton.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:32 pm on 09 Nov

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India's slip cordon dropped 3 catches on 1st Test's day one

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:18 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

India's slip cordon dropped three catches on the first day of the England Test on Wednesday. Fielding at Gully, Ajinkya Rahane fumbled and dropped England captain Alastair Cook off Mohammed Shami on the match's third ball before Virat Kohli dropped Cook in the very next over off Umesh Yadav's bowling. Murali Vijay later dropped Haseeb Hameed off a Yadav delivery.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:18 pm on 09 Nov

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How 'soft signal' gave India Joe Root's wicket in Rajkot

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

English batsman Joe Root was dismissed on 124(180), caught and bowled by Umesh Yadav, on the basis of a 'soft signal'. Yadav caught the ball on a reflex but immediately threw it up in the air. The umpires gave a 'soft signal' of out, referring it to the third umpire, who ruled out on the basis of the initial decision.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 pm on 09 Nov

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Tokyo 2020 medals to be made from recycled metals

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

The medals to be distributed to athletes at 2020's Tokyo Olympic Games will be made from recycled metals, the organisers of the Tokyo Games announced on Wednesday. "Medals made with recycled metals from discarded mobile phones and other gadgets can be a symbol of sustainability and public participation," the spokesperson said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 09 Nov

Barcelona women's team player scores Messi-like solo goal

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:57 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Barcelona women's team player Bárbara Latorre scored a Messi-like solo goal in the women's first division city derby match against Espanyol. She picked up the ball in her own half and sprinted past five defenders before scoring with a top-corner finish. Latorre was tripped by the fifth defender just outside the box, but managed to pick herself up before scoring.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:57 pm on 09 Nov

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"#USElection2016 The biggest upset since India's 1983 WC"

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to Donald Trump becoming the US President, cricket statistician Mohandas Menon tweeted, "#USElection2016 The biggest upset since India won the Cricket World Cup in 1983". "Ronald Reagan was an actor who became POTUS. The big worry is that Trump is no actor. He is the real thing!", tweeted sports commentator Alan Wilkins.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 09 Nov

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Olympic gold medallist Wiebe to feature in PWL-2 in India

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:29 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Rio Olympic gold medallist Erica Wiebe has confirmed her participation in the second edition of the Pro-Wrestling League commencing on December 15 in India. The Canadian had won Gold in the 75 kg freestyle in the Olympics to become the third gold medallist in wrestling for Canada. Wiebe said that she is excited to take part in this "unique" tournament.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:29 pm on 09 Nov

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Marin most expensive in PBL 2 at ₹61.5L; Sindhu at ₹39L

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:28 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Rio Olympics gold medallist Carolina Marin became the most expensive buy in the Premier Badminton League-2 auction after being bought by Hyderabad Hunters for ₹61.5 lakh on Wednesday. India's PV Sindhu will represent Chennai Smashers, being bought for ₹39 lakh. In men's category, India's Kidambi Srikanth was bought for the highest amount of ₹51 lakh by Awadhe Warriors.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:28 pm on 09 Nov

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Cambridge alumnus and pianist in England XI for India Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:26 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Zafar Ansari, a Cambridge University first-class degree holder in both Politics and Sociology and a concert pianist, is in England's playing eleven for the first Test against India. The 24-year-old all-rounder, who made his Test debut against Bangladesh in October, is widely considered to be England's 'smartest-ever cricketer'. Zafar's the first Cambridge alumnus to play for England in 13 years.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:26 pm on 09 Nov

Root's century takes England to 311/4 on Day 1 in Rajkot

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:03 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

England ended day one of the Rajkot Test against India at 311/4, led by a 180-ball 124 by Joe Root. Winning the toss and batting, England were driven by a 179-run stand between Root and Moeen Ali, with the latter remaining unbeaten at 99(192). Ravichandran Ashwin took two wickets, while Umesh Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja got one each for India.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:03 pm on 09 Nov

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Every district in Punjab to have sports school: Badal

short by Ankur Vyas / 04:51 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday announced that sports schools will be opened in all districts of the state to prepare young talent for sports events. "Students will be imparted free coaching...they can complete their education from these schools," he said. The target is to have maximum athletes from Punjab in 2020 Tokyo Olympics' Indian contingent, Badal asserted.

short by Ankur Vyas / 04:51 pm on 09 Nov

'Gay footballers would perform better if they came out'

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:29 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

British race walker Tom Bosworth and former NBA player John Amaechi told a UK parliamentary hearing on homophobia in football, that gay Premier League footballers would perform better if they came out. Amaechi said that there was a "toxic atmosphere" in the sport and urged for tougher sanctions on discrimination. Bosworth stated that footballers "hiding" cannot reach their full potential.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:29 pm on 09 Nov

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Thirteen Rio Olympians to participate in Delhi Half Marathon

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:27 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Thirteen Rio Olympians would be taking part in the upcoming edition of the 21.1-km Airtel Delhi Half Marathon scheduled to be held on November 20. There will be a total of 34,325 participants across various categories in the $270,000 (₹1.8 crore) event, the organisers claimed. The organisers also said the registrations for the event were closed in a record time.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:27 pm on 09 Nov

Massive googly bowled by our PM: Kumble on demonetisation

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:22 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to PM Narendra Modi's move of scrapping ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes, Anil Kumble tweeted, "Massive googly bowled by our Hon. PM @narendramodi today. Well done Sir! Proud of you!!" Virender Sehwag posted, "In America they will count Votes. In India count Notes. Tonight just notice d houses that dont have lights off,Note Counting On. #BlackMoney."

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:22 pm on 09 Nov

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Indian youth must choose outdoor sports over gadgets: Dhoni

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:17 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday said that people often say India doesn't win medals at Olympics but they do not realise that the youth, which is "hooked to electronic gadgets", should instead be playing outdoor sports. "It (outdoor sports) will not only help them stay active but also help them in their academics," he added.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:17 pm on 09 Nov

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India's only home Test series loss in 12yrs came against Eng

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:27 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

England cricket team, with their 2-1 win over India in the 2012 series, is the only side to win a Test series in India in the last 12 years. The last side before England to beat India at home was Australia, who had won the 2004 Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2-1. England has won the last three Test series against India.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:27 pm on 09 Nov

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How 'Umpire's Call' affects the DRS appeals in cricket?

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:25 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

'Umpire's Call' is used in the Umpire Decision Review System in cricket to give the 'benefit of the doubt' to the on-field decision in case of inconclusive technological evidence. As per the latest rules, the on-field 'umpire's call' on LBW reviews stands if less than 25% of the ball is hitting the stumps, excluding the bails.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:25 pm on 09 Nov

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Seven second-innings ducks for Chhattisgarh in Ranji match

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:16 pm on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

A total of seven ducks were registered in Chhattisgarh's second innings in their Ranji Trophy match against Goa on Tuesday. Chhattisgarh slumped from 148 for 3 to 162 all out, which helped Goa record their first win of the season. This was only the second instance of seven ducks in an innings in the tournament's history.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:16 pm on 09 Nov

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IPL 2017 to start on April 5, final on May 21

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:51 am on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

The IPL 2017 dates were announced on Tuesday, with the defending champions Sunrisers Hyderabad to host the opener on April 5 and final on May 21. Reportedly, the dates are subject to confirmation from the Lodha Committee. If confirmed, the tournament will be held less than a week after the India-Australia Test series and 10 days before the Champions Trophy.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:51 am on 09 Nov

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Harbhajan Singh should move on: Sourav Ganguly

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:14 am on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Commenting on Harbhajan Singh's tweet on Indian pitches' conditions, Sourav Ganguly said Harbhajan should "take it easy" and "move ahead". Harbhajan had claimed his wicket tally would have been "something else" had he bowled on pitches India have played on recently. "That's (pitches) not Ashwin's fault...Harbhajan is a great bowler...he should enjoy cricket and leave it at that," added Ganguly.

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:14 am on 09 Nov

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How Hawk-Eye technology works in cricket?

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:00 am on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Hawk-Eye technology, part of the Umpire Decision Review System, is a complex computer system used to visually track the trajectory of the cricket ball. The technology uses several cameras placed around the ground to create a 3-D image which shows how the ball will travel after it has hit the batsman. Hawk-Eye finds its main use in reviewing LBW decisions.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:00 am on 09 Nov

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IOC gives women's sports award to a male journalist

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:31 am on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

The International Olympic Committee has presented its IOC Women and Sport World Trophy to male Ethiopian journalist Dagim Zinabu Tekle. He was given the award for creating a radio show "dedicated to inspiring women and girls to be more active in sport." This is the first time the award, since its inception in 2000, has been presented to a male.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:31 am on 09 Nov

Virat Kohli posts a video about Delhi pollution

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:20 am on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Virat Kohli recently posted a video on Twitter, expressing his concern over the rising pollution levels in Delhi. In the video, Virat urged Delhiites to "be aware, be more sensible and be more intelligent" when it came to the environment. He added, "The future depends on how we act now. Let's not destroy nature, let's not destroy our future."

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:20 am on 09 Nov

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Ashwin can bowl out world's best XI in 1 session: Kapil Dev

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:02 am on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Former cricketer Kapil Dev has said spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has the ability to bowl out the world's best 11 batsmen in one session. "England aren't going to find it easy...especially if the pitches start helping spinners...This will be a very long winter for the English batsmen against Ashwin and Co," said Dev.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:02 am on 09 Nov

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Pujara's father has never seen him play a Test in India

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:44 am on 09 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Batsman Cheteshwar Pujara's father, Arvind, has never seen his son play a Test match in India, and will do so for the first time in the Rajkot Test against England, which started on Wednesday. Arvind, who is also Cheteshwar's coach, expressed nervousness about watching his son play. Incidentally, Rajkot's Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium is the cricketer's home ground.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:44 am on 09 Nov

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Herath 3rd player to take five-for against all Test nations

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:19 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath became the third bowler to take a five-wicket haul against all Test-playing nations, achieving the feat in the second Test against Zimbabwe at Harare on Tuesday. Herath follows Dale Steyn and Muttiah Muralitharan, who are the only other bowlers to have achieved the feat. The five-for was Herath's 27th in Test cricket.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:19 pm on 08 Nov

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Sachin's "Playing It My Way" shortlisted for Crossword award

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:58 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's autobiography "Playing It My Way" has been nominated for Crossword's Popular Choice Award. The book is vying for the award alongside biographies on MS Dhoni and Salman Khan among others. The book was released on November 6, 2014, and has broken many records for an adult hardback across fiction and non-fiction categories.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:58 pm on 08 Nov

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Aussie athlete raises funds by running 3,800 km across India

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:55 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Samantha Gash, a 31-year-old ultramarathon runner from Melbourne, ran 3,800 km from Jaisalmer to Shillong to raise funds for children's education. Speaking about her 12-week-long journey, Gash said, "It was like running across several countries as the culture, geography and climate is so diverse. It was an incredible experience and an eye-opener".

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:55 pm on 08 Nov

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Referee dies after red-carded footballer headbutts him

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:46 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

A referee died during a local football game in Mexico, after reportedly being headbutted by a player to whom he'd awarded a red card. Paramedics at the match tried to revive the victim, named Victor Trejo, while the amateur player fled the ground. The player, named Ruben Rivera Vazquez, was representing a Sunday league side called Canarios-Roja Gomez.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:46 pm on 08 Nov

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Saina Nehwal invites Mirzya actress to play a match with her

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:19 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will face Mirzya actress Saiyami Kher in a friendly match after the latter recalled facing Saina in a Junior Open Nationals' match when she was a junior-level player. "Jr. Open Nationals in Thane where everyone was dreading having @NSaina in the same draw! 3&2 of the toughest points I’ve earned in my life”, Saiyami had tweeted.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:19 pm on 08 Nov

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SC allows BCCI to spend ₹58 lakh for Rajkot Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

The Supreme Court has allowed BCCI to release ₹58.66 lakh in order to host the first Test against England at Rajkot, which begins on Wednesday. BCCI had sought the Supreme Court's intervention so that matches don't get affected, after it was barred from disbursing funds to state associations. SC also ordered the Lodha Panel to appoint an auditor for BCCI.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 08 Nov

Video: Brett Lee's 'thrilling' last over of his career

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:11 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Brett Lee, playing for Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League, claimed two wickets in the last over of his career. With the opposition needing 8 runs, Lee gave away 7 runs in the first three deliveries but got two wickets in the next two balls. Lee's team missed an easy run-out on the final ball and lost the match.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:11 pm on 08 Nov

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Vijender Singh to defend WBO Asia Pacific title on Dec 17

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh will defend his WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title at the Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi on December 17. The opponent for the clash will be decided later. The fight night will also witness the professional boxing debuts of Indian boxers Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 08 Nov

Sachin to take part in Kerala’s anti-liquor drive launch

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Sachin Tendulkar will be a part of the inauguration of 'Vimukthi', Kerala government's awareness mission against liquor and narcotic abuse in Thiruvananthapuram on November 20. Earlier, Sachin had agreed to the Kerala government's request to use his name in a drug and liquor abuse campaign in the state. Anti-narcotic clubs have been set up in 700 colleges across Kerala.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 08 Nov

Wish your speed was only 58 miles per hour: Sehwag to Lee

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:05 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

On Australian pacer Brett Lee's 40th birthday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Happy Birthday @BrettLee_58. Why is there 58 in your handle? Wish your speed was only 58 mph. Binga is very Changa." Lee bowled a 161.8 km/h (100.5 mph) delivery in a charity Test against West Indies in 2002, which is unofficially the fastest delivery bowled at the international level.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:05 pm on 08 Nov

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Nike introduces online sales in India

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:59 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Sportswear firm Nike on Tuesday announced it has started online retail operations in India via its portal Nike.com, giving Indian consumers access to Nike services online. NIKEid, a service allowing consumers to design and customise their own merchandise, will also be available on the portal. Consumers will have access to products across categories including running, football and women's training.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:59 pm on 08 Nov

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Sir Alex Ferguson debuted as Man Utd manager on Nov 8, 1986

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:55 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Sir Alex Ferguson faced Oxford United in his first match as the manager of Manchester United on November 8, 1986. Sir Alex went on to manage the team for the next 26 years and won 38 trophies, including 13 Premier League titles, five FA Cups, and two UEFA Champions League titles. Sir Alex retired from management after the 2012-13 season.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:55 pm on 08 Nov

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Rugby player accidentally shows porn site to students

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:46 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Australian high school students were accidentally shown a porn site during an online safety talk by National Rugby League player Jarryd Hayne, when his browsing history was displayed before them. Norton Security, on whose behalf Hayne was presenting the talk, said the images had come from another device that had entered the network. They had included lewd acts and nudity.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:46 pm on 08 Nov

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Shuttlers Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa split up

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:57 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Indian badminton doubles team of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa have split up for the final time and will play with new partners in upcoming tournaments. The duo had won a Commonwealth gold, a bronze at the World Championships and Asian Games and two bronze medals at the Uber Cup team championships. Notably, Gutta will only play mixed doubles henceforth.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:57 pm on 08 Nov

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Yuvraj Singh donates ₹5 lakh to project promoting kabaddi

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:43 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has donated ₹5 lakh to a crowdfunding project aiming to promote kabaddi in India. "Being a sportsperson who has been a part of the World Cup winning team, I would like to make this contribution for the development of Kabaddi and encourage more players to take it up with passion and pride," said Yuvraj.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:43 pm on 08 Nov

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Playing world's best team in my 100th Test is special: Broad

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:40 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

England pacer Stuart Broad, who will play in his 100th Test match starting November 9, said that there is no bigger occasion than starting a series against the World number one team India. "It's great to get to a milestone in such an important game because we know how vital it is to start these tours well," Broad added.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:40 pm on 08 Nov

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How does Hot Spot technology work in cricket?

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:32 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Hot Spot technology in the Decision Review System determines whether the ball has hit the batsman's bat or pad. The technology uses at least two infra-red cameras positioned on opposite sides of the ground, which show a bright spot at the point of contact of the ball. The cameras measure heat from friction, and can show up inaudible edges.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:32 pm on 08 Nov

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Ishant Sharma lacks wicket-taking ability: Kapil Dev

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:27 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Ex-Indian captain Kapil Dev has said that pacer Ishant Sharma lacks wicket-taking ability despite being a "very good bowler". "He has to develop the wicket-taking ball...It's not about bowling two very good deliveries in an over, you have to bowl five good balls," added Kapil. Sharma is back in the Test squad after missing the NZ Tests due to chikungunya.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:27 pm on 08 Nov

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NASCAR driver pulled over for speeding on his way to a race

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:20 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Dale Earnhardt Jr, a NASCAR driver, was pulled over for speeding while he was driving to the AAA Texas 500 NASCAR near Dallas on Sunday. His fiancée posted a picture on Twitter of him being stopped by a cop captioned, "My little speed racer. #Wheelingit #warning". On being asked about how fast he was driving, Dale replied, "Not fast enough."

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:20 pm on 08 Nov

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Ronaldo earning ₹7.19 crore a week after signing new deal

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:19 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is earning ₹7.19 crore a week after signing a new five-year deal with the Spanish club on Monday. According to Forbes, Ronaldo is the highest-paid athlete in the world, ahead of rival Lionel Messi and basketball player LeBron James. Ronaldo claims that he wishes to continue his career till the age of 41.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:19 pm on 08 Nov

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Ronaldo named La Liga's best player for 2015-16 season

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:19 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won Marca's Alfredo di Stefano award for the best player in the La Liga for the 2015-2016 season. Ronaldo scored 35 goals and provided 11 assists during the last season. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid boss Diego Simeone won the best manager and goalkeeper Jan Oblak received the Zamora trophy for conceding the fewest goals.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:19 pm on 08 Nov

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"If a 'village' needs an idiot then Chappell is applying"

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:12 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Reacting to commentator Ian Chappell saying that South African pacer Kagiso Rabada hails from a village, a user tweeted, "If any 'village' needs an idiot then #IanChappell is applying #ausvsa". "Chuffed Kagiso Rabada and I come from the same village... It's a pretty big one, called Johannesburg. #SAvsAUS", tweeted another user.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:12 pm on 08 Nov

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'No money, no game': BCCI asks SC to permit Eng Test funding

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:10 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

BCCI has approached the Supreme Court asking for permission to release funds so that the India-England Test starting tomorrow can be held as per schedule. BCCI counsel Kapil Sibal said the match risked being cancelled if the disbursal of funds was disallowed. Due to restrictions imposed by the Lodha Committee, BCCI is unable to enter into any contracts with vendors.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:10 pm on 08 Nov

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Proud to be in same era as Andy Murray: Novak Djokovic

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:34 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Tennis player Novak Djokovic took to social media to congratulate the new world number one, Andy Murray saying that Murray deserved this "hard fought" milestone. "Your dedication and passion has paid off, and I am really happy to be in the same era with you," he added praising the Briton. Murray displaced Djokovic as World number one last week.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:34 pm on 08 Nov

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Australia won its first World Cup on November 8, 1987

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:25 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Australia won its maiden World Cup title 29 years ago on November 8, 1987, after defeating England by seven runs in Kolkata. Australia is the most successful team in the tournament's history, winning five out of the twelve editions that have been played, with their last win coming in 2015. Notably, the team has never won the T20I World Cup.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:25 pm on 08 Nov

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Rishabh Pant scores fastest first-class century by an Indian

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:12 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Delhi's Rishabh Pant scored the fastest century in first-class cricket by an Indian, reaching 100 in 48 balls against Jharkhand in the Ranji Trophy on Tuesday. The 19-year old's knock surpassed Naman Ojha's 100(69) scored in January 2015. Australia's David Hookes holds the record for the fastest first-class century, scoring 102(34) in a Sheffield Shield match in 1982.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:12 pm on 08 Nov

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Pogba’s 20-yarder best among PL’s Top-6 goals of the week

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:10 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Hotstar's video of the top six goals in PL's game week 26, which ended on Sunday, was topped by Paul Pogba's long-ranged volley against Swansea City. The video also included PL's 25,000th goal, scored by Manchester United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Chelsea's Eden Hazard's solo effort against Everton was rated the week's second-best goal, ahead of Connor Wickham and Victor Anichebe's strikes.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:10 pm on 08 Nov

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Shoaib Akhtar welcomes his first child

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:56 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar and his wife Rubab have become parents after the birth of their son on Monday. "Both Mom & little angel are fine. Getting a human life to dis world is surely d biggest miracle. Rawalpindi Express is now a Proud Papa!!!," the 41-year-old tweeted. Shoaib married Rubab on 25 June, 2014.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:56 pm on 08 Nov

England team once threw jelly beans at Zaheer Khan

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:33 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

England team dropped jelly beans near the crease while Zaheer Khan was batting in the Nottingham Test in 2007. The incident led to a confrontation between Zaheer and England players, with the England captain later admitting his team's conduct had "got out of hand". The pacer described the incident as "insulting" and said it boosted his performance in the match.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:33 pm on 08 Nov

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Sachin, Dravid made ODI's then highest stand on Nov 8, 1999

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:31 pm on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

India's Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid put up a 331-run stand, ODI cricket's then highest partnership, against New Zealand on November 8, 1999. Tendulkar remained not out in his 186-run innings which included 20 fours and three sixes, while Dravid scored a run-a-ball 153, with 15 fours and two sixes. The stand is now the second highest partnership in ODIs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:31 pm on 08 Nov

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An ODI was once played in the middle of a Test match

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:32 am on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Zimbabwe played an ODI against New Zealand in the middle of a Test on November 8, 1992. The second match of the bilateral ODI series, played on a Sunday, was sandwiched between the first and second day of the second Test. Due to the scheduling of the tour, the teams ended up playing 12 days of cricket in 13 days.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:32 am on 08 Nov

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Attack on football fans in South Sudan kills 13

short by Parichit Mainra / 07:00 am on 08 Nov 2016,Tuesday

A gunman killed at least 13 people watching a football match at a bar in South Sudan's capital Juba, according to the police. The motives of the gunman who reportedly escaped despite a "prompt response" from security forces are being investigated. The victims were watching an English Premier League game between Chelsea and Liverpool when the incident occurred.

short by Parichit Mainra / 07:00 am on 08 Nov

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I’m sleeping with him tonight: Faf du Plessis on Rabada

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:56 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

South African Test captain Faf du Plessis praised pacer Kagiso Rabada for his match-winning figures of 7 wickets for 170 runs against Australia in the first Test. Du Plessis said that he was "incredibly proud" of Rabada for his "champion" attitude. "I'm sleeping with him (Rabada) tonight," added Du Plessis jokingly.

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:56 pm on 07 Nov

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Duo will not apologise for posing as golfers in North Korea

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:28 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

The Australian duo of Morgan Ruig and Evan Shay, who posed as the Australian golf team participating in a golf event in North Korea, have refused to apologise for their prank. The state reportedly demanded an official apology from the duo after their prank. "Years of hard labour in a North Korean prison doesn't exactly appeal", said Ruig.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:28 pm on 07 Nov

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Federer out of top-10 for the first time since 2002

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:36 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is ranked outside the top-10 of the ATP rankings for the first time since 2002. Currently ranked 16th, Federer holds the record for the most number of weeks at the top of the ATP rankings. Federer ended his season prematurely after sustaining a knee injury and is expected to return to action in 2017.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:36 pm on 07 Nov

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HC directs DDCA to accept Justice Mudgal's selectors

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:31 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Delhi HC has quashed DDCA's decision to remove the three selectors chosen at the instructions of court-appointed observer Justice Mukul Mudgal, saying it amounted to contempt and the association had "crossed its limit". Maninder Singh, Atul Wassan, and Nikhil Chopra had been appointed by the selection panel keeping in mind the recommendations of the Lodha Committee.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:31 pm on 07 Nov

Domestic cricket must before return to Int'l cricket: Kumble

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:13 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble has made it mandatory for players recovering from injuries to play in domestic cricket to be in contention for a return to the national team. Kumble stated that players should make a comeback only when they are 100% fit. "We are trying to set certain protocols...Play under pressure before coming back," he added.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:13 pm on 07 Nov

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Brazilian player attacks referee after red card

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:33 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Brazilian football player Antonio Ferreira assaulted the match referee after being shown a red card for elbowing an opposition player. The player showed his disagreement and charged at the referee, knocking him down to the ground. Ferreira tried to attack the referee again but was controlled by his teammates and support staff.

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:33 pm on 07 Nov

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Spidercam gets tangled with sight-screen in Perth Test

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:12 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Reacting to the spidercam getting tangled with the sight-screen in the Perth Test, a user tweeted, "Wow spidercam just did a collapso next to me...things Aussies do to save a match!!" Another user tweeted, "Spidercam has snapped a hamstring. Lucky he has 7 good legs left." "Spidercam had too many beverages at lunch," read another tweet.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:12 pm on 07 Nov

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How does 'Ultra-edge' technology work in cricket?

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:41 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

The Ultra-edge technology, which is a part of the Decision Review System (DRS), helps in discerning between the sounds created by the bat, pads, and clothing during the run of play. The technology uses the stump microphones to differentiate clearly between the sounds created by different sources, which helps in deciding the close-calls in LBWs and bat-pad situations.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:41 pm on 07 Nov

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I'd be Messi and Ronaldo combined: Usain Bolt

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:24 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Usain Bolt claims that if chose to be a footballer, he'd be "a good mixture" of both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Bolt, who has previously shown his interest in playing for Manchester United, said, "If they [Manchester United] call me to say, 'we need you now', I'd take the next flight to England".

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:24 pm on 07 Nov

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DRS called a "failure" after Mitchell Marsh dismissal

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:20 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson termed the Umpire Decision Review System a 'failure' after another controversial decision. Mitchell Marsh, who was batting on 26, was given not out by the on-field umpire before South Africa successfully reviewed the decision. The ball-tracking technology showed the ball was hitting more than 50% of leg stump, enough to overturn the on-field decision.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:20 pm on 07 Nov

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Pak MP invites Indian MPs to play cricket with them

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:16 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Pakistan Sports Board President Riaz Pirzada has invited Indian parliamentarians to play cricket and rugby with Pakistani MPs, to improve the sporting relations between the two nations. Pirzada said that Pakistan has players including PM Nawaz Sharif and politician Imran Khan, adding that Imran would be the captain of the cricket team, while Sharif would lead the wrestling team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:16 pm on 07 Nov

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India clinched its 1st series win over Aus on Nov 7, 1979

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:10 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

India clinched its first ever Test series win over Australia after defeating them by an innings and 100 runs and with a day to spare in Bombay on November 7, 1979. In the match, Syed Kirmani became the third nightwatchman to score a hundred in a Test match. The victory ended India's seven series long winless run against the Aussies.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:10 pm on 07 Nov

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Only one bowler has taken a hat-trick of stumpings

short by Jatan Desai / 04:41 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Charles Townsend, born on November 7, 1876, is the only bowler in the history of first-class cricket to take a hat-trick of stumpings. Townsend achieved the feat while playing for Gloucestershire against Somerset in 1893. William Henry Brain, wicket-keeper on the day, hailed from a family traditionally steeped in the brewery business. Interestingly, Townsend played just two Tests for England.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:41 pm on 07 Nov

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Lionel Messi dribbles past 5 Sevilla defenders in 5 seconds

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:38 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Lionel Messi showcased his dribbling skills against Sevilla on Sunday, going past five opposition defenders in just five seconds before applying an unsuccessful finish. Messi received the ball from teammate Neymar in the 59th minute before he took on the five defenders. Earlier in the match, he had scored his 500th goal for Barcelona, taking 592 competitive and friendly matches.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:38 pm on 07 Nov

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Hazel accepted my friend request after 3 months: Yuvraj

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:59 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has said that his fiancée Hazel Keech accepted his friend request on Facebook after a gap of three months. Talking about his fiancée Yuvraj added, "She shares my attitude towards life – both of us love goofing around and we believe in working hard." The pair is set to tie the knot on November 30.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:59 pm on 07 Nov

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No ball costs Bavuma a wicket off 1st ball in int'l cricket

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:34 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

A front foot no ball cost South Africa's Temba Bavuma a wicket off his first ever delivery in international cricket. The player was denied his first wicket again when Hashim Amla dropped Josh Hazlewood in the slips. Bavuma finally picked up his first wicket in international cricket after getting Hazlewood caught at short mid-wicket.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:34 pm on 07 Nov

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Leicester's 20-game unbeaten home league run ends

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:24 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Defending Premier League champions Leicester City suffered a league defeat at home for the first time since September 2015, losing 1-2 against West Bromwich Albion on Sunday. The 20-match unbeaten streak ended after West Brom's Matt Phillips scored a 72nd-minute winner. Arsenal were the last team to win at Leicester with a 5-2 victory on September 26, 2015.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:24 pm on 07 Nov

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Australia lose 4th straight Test for 2nd time in 30 years

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:21 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

South Africa defeated Australia by 177 runs in the first Test at Perth on Monday. Chasing a total of 539, Australia were bowled out for 361 with Kagiso Rabada taking five wickets for 92 runs. Rabada was adjudged Man of the Match in what was Australia's first home Test defeat in four years and fourth straight Test defeat overall.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:21 pm on 07 Nov

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Former United forward Robin van Persie suffers eye injury

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:55 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Former Manchester United forward Robin van Persie suffered an eye injury on Sunday while playing for his current club Fenerbahçe against Akhisar Belediyespor in the Turkish League. He was involved in a collision inside the box with Abdulwahid Sissoko who hit Persie in his left eye. Persie suffered bleeding in his eyelid and was stretchered off.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:55 pm on 07 Nov

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Lionel Messi completes 500 goals for Barcelona

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:41 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Barcelona forward and four-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi registered his 500th goal for the club, including competitive and friendly matches, against Sevilla on Sunday. Messi, who is already the leading goal-scorer in La Liga (320 goals) and El Clásico history (21 goals), has 496 competitive goals to his name, including 90 in European competitions, the highest in Barcelona's history.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:41 pm on 07 Nov

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Andy Murray wins his first Paris Masters title

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:18 pm on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

The new world number one Andy Murray won his first Paris Masters title and 14th overall ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title after he defeated American player John Isner in the final on Sunday. With this win, Murray also claimed his eighth title of the season. He will officially be confirmed as Britain's first singles world number one on Monday.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:18 pm on 07 Nov

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In Photos: All the five venues for India's series vs England

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:00 am on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

India will face England in a five-match Test series, the hosts for which are Rajkot, Visakhapatnam, Mohali, Mumbai, and Chennai. India has never lost a Test match at Mohali since 1994, which will host the series' third Test match. While the series' fifth Test match will be Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium's first in three years.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:00 am on 07 Nov

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Sourabh Verma finishes as runner-up at Bitburger Open

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:21 am on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Indian badminton player Sourabh Verma lost 19-21, 20-22 to China's Shi Yuqi in the final of the Bitburger Open on Sunday. World number 16 Yuqi won his second successive title after winning the French Open Super Series last week. Notably, this was Sourabh's fourth consecutive final out of which he finished as runner-up in three.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:21 am on 07 Nov

An ODI was once curtailed due to players' misplaced luggage

short by Jatan Desai / 10:20 am on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

An ODI match between India and the West Indies in Visakhapatnam on November 7, 1994 had to be curtailed to 44-overs-a-side after luggage including the kits of the Windies' players was wrongly routed to Madras. Beyond that, the West Indies were also docked an over for their slow over rate which proved crucial as they lost by just four runs.

short by Jatan Desai / 10:20 am on 07 Nov

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Barcelona defeat Sevilla 2-1 in La Liga

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:08 am on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Barcelona came from behind to win 2-1 against Sevilla in their away La Liga match on Sunday. Machin Vitolo gave the home team a 1-0 lead with his 15th-minute strike before Lionel Messi equalised in the 43rd minute. Luis Suárez scored the winner assisted by Messi in the 61st minute ensuring three points for Barcelona.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:08 am on 07 Nov

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In pictures: India's first rural skate park in Bundelkhand

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:19 am on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

The Janwaar Skating Park, India's first rural skate park, is a not-for-profit project that teaches village children skateboarding for free. It exists in Janwaar village in Bundelkhand and has been built by German community activist Ulrike Reinhard. The park allows children from the age of five only, on the condition that they attend school regularly, resulting in increase in attendance.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:19 am on 07 Nov

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What is the difference between reverse, conventional swing?

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 am on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

In conventional swing bowling, the ball moves away from the batsman if the seam is pointed towards slips and comes into the batsman if pointed towards fine-leg. In reverse swing, which occurs when an old ball has a relatively shinier side, the ball moves towards the shinier side. Usually, conventional swing lasts longer with red balls as compared to white.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 am on 07 Nov

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Ronaldo signs new five-year contract with Real Madrid

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:05 am on 07 Nov 2016,Monday

Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a new contract with Real Madrid, keeping him at the Spanish club until 2021. No details of Ronaldo’s contract were released but the club administration said that an “official event” for the renewal would take place on Monday. Notably, last month Gareth Bale became Real’s best-paid player with a £150 million six-year deal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:05 am on 07 Nov

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Football matches suspended after a fan's death in Uruguay

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:05 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Football matches across Uruguay have been suspended this weekend, following the death of a fan who was shot by rival supporters in September, according to the country's football association. Penarol's 21-year-old fan, Hernan Fioritto, and two others were hit by rival Nacional supporters, who wanted to steal their club scarves. Fifteen men are being held in prison following the incident.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:05 pm on 06 Nov

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Ready to die to win another Grand Slam: Nadal

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:04 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal said that he is ready to die to win another Grand Slam. "I'm really motivated to come back to where I was before the injury happened because I feel ready for it", added Nadal. The 30-year-old won two titles this year alongside the Olympic gold in Rio in the men's doubles event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:04 pm on 06 Nov

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Being underdogs takes a lot of pressure off us: Cook

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:02 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

England captain Alastair Cook claims that England will be underdogs in the Test series against India, which takes the pressure off them, making the series competitive. "It’s a big challenge. Any time you play the No. 1 or No. 2 ranked team in their backyard, who are very comfortable in their conditions, it’s a huge task for us", added Cook.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:02 pm on 06 Nov

Liverpool thrash Watford to top Premier League table

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:01 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Liverpool thrashed Watford 6-1 at Anfield on Sunday to reach the top of the Premier League table. Sadio Mané scored two for the home team while the other goals came from Philippe Coutinho, Emre Can, Roberto Firmino and Georginio Wijnaldum. Liverpool now have 26 points from 11 games and lead second-placed Chelsea by a single point.

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:01 pm on 06 Nov

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P Harikrishna enters World Chess Federation's top 10

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:59 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Indian chess Grandmaster P Harikrishna entered the World Chess Federation's top 10 rankings as per the latest rating list. The 30-year-old, ranked 10th with 2768 points, joins Viswanathan Anand who is on the seventh position with 2,779 points. Notably, it is the first time in Indian chess history that two players feature in the world's top 10 rankings.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:59 pm on 06 Nov

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United end winless run with 3-1 victory against Swansea

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:48 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Manchester United ended their four-match winless run in the Premier League, after winning 3-1 against Swansea City on Sunday. Manchester United opened the scoring with Paul Pogba's 19th-minute long-ranged strike, after which Zlatan Ibrahimović scored a brace. Notably, Zlatan's first goal in the 21st minute was the 25,000th goal in the Premier League's history.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:48 pm on 06 Nov

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Twitter mocks Clarke for mispronouncing Voges' name

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:36 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Reacting to Michael Clarke mispronouncing former teammate Adam Voges' name, a user tweeted, "Clarke's inability to pronounce his former teammate's name doing wonders for his "ultimate team man" credibility. #flog #Voges #AUSvSA". "I find it remarkable, & weird, that @MClarke23 still does not know how to pronounce @acvoges' name correctly", read another user's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:36 pm on 06 Nov

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12-year-old who took up karate for self-defense wins bronze

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:32 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Tashvi Menghi, a 12-year-old who learned karate for self-defense, won the bronze medal at the 2016 edition of the World Martial Arts Games held in South Africa in October. Tashvi's bronze helped India finish with 10 medals at the event, which saw participation from 76 nations. Notably, Tashvi later became one of India's youngest National Award nominees.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:32 pm on 06 Nov

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Sachin congratulates Indian women's hockey team on ACT title

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar wished India's women's hockey team after their ACT Cup win. Sachin's tweet read, "Humse jo takraega woh mitti mai miljayega! A big congratulations to our champions. Jai Hind!". PM Narendra Modi also congratulated by tweeting, "Congrats to our women’s hockey team for winning the Asian Champions Trophy 2016. It is a great moment for Indian hockey".

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 06 Nov

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Yuvraj-Hazel's wedding cards designed with a cricket theme

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

The wedding invitations of cricketer Yuvraj Singh and his fiancée Hazel Keech have been designed with a cricket theme. The cards consist of caricatures of the cricketer and the actress with the caption, "Yuvraj and Hazel Premier League. Loving it, sirji!". The cricketer is reportedly tying the knot in Chandigarh on November 30, followed by ceremonies in Goa and Delhi.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 06 Nov

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Arsenal held to a 1-1 draw by Tottenham in Premier League

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:43 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Arsenal were held to a 1-1 draw by rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League at Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Arsenal went one up in the 42nd minute after Tottenham's Kevin Wimmer headed a Mesut Özil free kick into his own net. Spurs forward Harry Kane equalised later by converting a penalty six minutes into the second-half.

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:43 pm on 06 Nov

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Kvitova defeats Svitolina to win WTA Elite Trophy

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:39 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Former world number one and two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova defeated Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-2 to clinch the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai, China. The Elite Trophy was played between top 12 players who couldn't make it to the last week's WTA Finals. Notably, it was Petra Kvitova's nineteenth career title.

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:39 pm on 06 Nov

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What is the Decision Review System in cricket?

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

The Decision Review System uses technology to review controversial decisions related to a batsman's dismissal. DRS has three components: the Hawk-Eye, Hot Spot and Ultra-edge. Hawk-Eye tracks the trajectory of the ball, while the Hot Spot judges where the ball has impacted the batsman. The Ultra-edge uses microphones to detect sounds as the ball hits the bat or pad.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 06 Nov

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Real Madrid defeat Leganés to remain unbeaten this season

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:04 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Gareth Bale's first-half brace helped Real Madrid secure a 3-0 home victory against Leganés in the La Liga on Sunday. The winger scored his first in the 38th minute, before netting a close-range shot from a Álvaro Morata cross in first-half added time. Morata scored the third to make it eight wins in 11 La Liga matches for Real Madrid.

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:04 pm on 06 Nov

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Women scorers will be used for the 1st time in Rajkot Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:01 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

The Rajkot Test between India and England, which is set to begin from November 9, will be the first instance when two women will be the official scorers in a Test match in India. Rajkot's Hemali Desai and Sejal Dave, who will officiate in the Test, together have officiated in at least 150 matches till date.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:01 pm on 06 Nov

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Half Indian team without bat sponsor as Nike ends contract

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:28 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Almost half of the Indian cricket team is without a bat sponsor after Nike decided not to renew its contracts with Indian cricketers. Nike, which accumulated losses to the tune of ₹500 crore in 2014-15, let go of its contracts with players including Ajinkya Rahane, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Manish Pandey, Axar Patel and Umesh Yadav.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:28 pm on 06 Nov

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Indian teams begin Kabaddi World Cup with wins

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:07 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Indian men's and women's kabaddi teams started their circle style Kabaddi World Cup campaigns with wins in their respective matches on Saturday in district Ludhiana of Punjab. Indian men's team defeated Sierra Leone 46-38 with raiders Sultan, Jashanpreet Singh and Manjot Gill scoring nine points each. The Indian women's team registered a 45-15 win over the Kenyan team.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:07 pm on 06 Nov

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Rohan Bopanna crashes out in Paris Masters doubles' semis

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:46 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Rohan Bopanna and his partner Daniel Nestor crashed out of the Paris Masters on Saturday after losing in the semi-final on Saturday. The Indo-Canadian pair suffered 4-6, 6-3, 6-10 defeat at the hands of French pair of Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut. With the loss, Rohan Bopanna's 2016 season ended without a single title.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:46 pm on 06 Nov

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Bavuma reacts in 0.264 seconds to produce leaping run out

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:37 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

South Africa's Temba Bavuma reacted in just 0.264 seconds to run David Warner out in Australia's second innings during the first Test at Perth on Sunday. Warner nudged the ball towards point where Bavuma was fielding, who ran ahead, collected the ball while still in motion and attempted a near-perfect aerial throw which hit the base of the middle stump.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:37 pm on 06 Nov

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Half of the cricket umpires in England face verbal abuse

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:29 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

More than 50% of the cricket umpires in the United Kingdom face verbal abuse while officiating, according to a research by a UK-based university. A total of 763 umpires took part in the research, out of which 40% admitted to thinking of leaving the job. The research also concluded that around 3% of the umpires faced physical abuse.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:29 pm on 06 Nov

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Team India gives a 'cake shower' to Virat Kohli

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:24 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

The Indian Cricket Team celebrated Virat Kohli's birthday on Saturday in Rajkot, ahead of the first Test against England. A cake-cutting was organised at the team hotel which was attended by the players, coach Anil Kumble and other support staff. The players smeared cake over Kohli's face, with Cheteshwar Pujara, Umesh Yadav and Hardik Pandya posting selfies with him later.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:24 pm on 06 Nov

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Kerala housewife gets ration card in Serena Williams' name

short by Daisy Mowke / 03:30 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

A housewife in Kerala's Malappuram district, whose first name is Serena, received a ration card with her name misprinted as Serena Williams, the American tennis player. The name was misprinted on the draft of the renewed ration card published on the internet. Some other names of the members on the same ration card were reportedly also found wrongly printed.

short by Daisy Mowke / 03:30 pm on 06 Nov

18-yr-old Ishan Kishan hits record 14 sixes in Ranji innings

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:38 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Jharkand's wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan equalled the record for hitting the most sixes in a Ranji Trophy innings. The 18-year-old achieved the feat after smashing 14 sixes in his knock of 273 runs off 336 balls in the first innings against Delhi. He equalled the record of Himachal Pradesh's Shakti Singh, who had hit 14 sixes against Haryana in November 1990.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:38 pm on 06 Nov

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Manny Pacquiao reclaims WBO welterweight title

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:30 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Former eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao beat Jessie Vargas to reclaim the WBO welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday. Pacquiao won on all the three ringside scorecards 114-113, 118-109 and 118-109, to regain the title Vargas had won in his last fight. Notably, it was Pacquiao's first professional bout after coming back out of retirement.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:30 pm on 06 Nov

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Sachin did ball-boy duties at the 1987 World Cup semifinal

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:17 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Sachin Tendulkar, then 14, was a ball boy at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium during the 1987 World Cup semifinal between India and England. "I was fortunate to be among the volunteers...As I stood there watching the Indian greats, I kept telling myself that I need to be a part of the action in the middle," Tendulkar later wrote about his experience.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:17 pm on 06 Nov

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Ireland rugby team beats New Zealand for 1st time in 111 yrs

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:54 pm on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Ireland's national rugby team registered their first-ever win over New Zealand in 111 years after they defeated the All Blacks 40-29 at Chicago's Soldier Field on Saturday. With the win, Ireland also ended New Zealand's world record of consecutive victories at 18, that began in August 2015. The two teams will next face each other in Dublin on 19th November.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:54 pm on 06 Nov

Indian shuttler Sourabh Verma reaches Bitburger Open final

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:24 am on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Indian shuttler Sourabh Verma defeated Denmark's Anders Antonsen 21-15, 21-18 in the semifinal stage of the Bitburger Open on Saturday. The 23-year-old, who reached the finals of the last three tournaments he played in, winning one, will face China's Yuqi Shi on Sunday. Elsewhere, Sourabh's younger brother Sameer crashed out of the $120,000 tournament in the other semifinal tie.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:24 am on 06 Nov

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North Korea goalie handed ban for 'deliberate' goal

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:11 am on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

North Korea's Under-17 goalkeeper, Jang Paek Ho has been handed a 12-month ban alongside a $20,000 fine on the North Korea Football Association for "deliberately" conceding a goal from a goal-kick. The Asian Football Confederation said that if Korea's Under-19 team indulges in similar behavior in the AFC U-19 Championship 2018 qualifiers, they will be automatically excluded from the competition.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:11 am on 06 Nov

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Chelsea top Premier League after defeating Everton 5-0

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:41 am on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Chelsea registered a 5-0 home victory against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, to top the Premier League standings. Chelsea scored three first-half goals with Hazard, Marcos Alonso and Diego Costa netting one each. Hazard scored his second in the 56th minute before Pedro's 65th-minute strike made it 5-0, to register Chelsea's fifth straight win in the Premier League.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:41 am on 06 Nov

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Bengaluru FC finish as runners-up in AFC Cup 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:52 am on 06 Nov 2016,Sunday

Bengaluru FC, India's first finalist in the AFC Cup, finished as runners-up in the tournament after a 1-0 loss to Iraq's Air Force Club in the tournament's final on Saturday. The match remained scoreless till half time, following which Air Force Club forward Ahmed Hammadi's 70th-minute strike, his 16th of the tournament, proved to be the championship-winning goal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:52 am on 06 Nov

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Indian wins 5 golds in South Asian Aquatic Championship

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:09 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Assam's Bastab Tapan Bordoloi won five golds in the recently concluded South Asian Aquatic Championship in Sri Lanka. The 15-year-old competed in six events, winning individual golds in 50-metre butterfly and 50-metre freestyle, and team medals in three relays, besides a silver in 100-metre butterfly. The event featured participants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:09 pm on 05 Nov

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City held to a draw after Middlesbrough's injury time goal

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:02 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Manchester City drew 1-1 with Middlesbrough at the Etihad Stadium in their Premier League game on Saturday. City's Sergio Agüero opened the scoring after tapping in Kevin De Bruyne's cross in the 43rd minute before Middlesbrough's Marten de Roon equalised in the injury time with a header. Notably, it was Agüero's 150th goal for Manchester City.

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:02 pm on 05 Nov

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India wins 29 medals at Commonwealth Wrestling Championships

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:43 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

India won 29 medals, including 13 golds, at the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships in Singapore on Saturday. Among the gold medalists were Rio Olympian Sandeep Tomar, who won the men's 57 kg freestyle event, Satyawart Kadian in 97 kg and Amit Dhankar in 70 kg. India's female gold winners included Ritu Phogat in 48 kg and Reshma Mane in 63 kg.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:43 pm on 05 Nov

Duminy, Elgar provided chairs and umbrellas during breaks

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:35 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

South African batsmen JP Duminy and Dean Elgar were given chairs to sit and sun umbrellas to provide respite from the heat during the drinks break in SA's first Test against Australia in Perth. On the Test's third day, which witnessed temperatures as high as 34°C, Elgar and Duminy batted for 74.2 overs to put up a 250-run 3rd-wicket stand.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:35 pm on 05 Nov

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BCCI must implement 85% of Lodha recommendations: Shastri

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:35 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Former Indian skipper Ravi Shastri stated that the BCCI should implement 85% of Lodha recommendations as problems could arise due to "practicalities" in the remaining 15%. Shastri also said that appointing only three national selectors would be wrong. "If you think BCCI was that bad, how come we won three World Cups," Shastri added on being asked about BCCI's administration.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:35 pm on 05 Nov

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Player wins $162.2 mn pot after 'greatest ever poker bluff'

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:31 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Qui Nguyen, a former nail salon owner from Vietnam, won a $162.2 million pot after bluffing in the 2016 World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas on Wednesday. Nguyen, playing against pro Gordon Vayo, started the hand with an 18% winning chance, which fell to 0% at the final card. However, he bluffed and went all-in, with Vayo folding.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:31 pm on 05 Nov

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McGrath was the most difficult player to handle: Ponting

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:15 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has claimed that the most difficult player to handle as a captain was former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath. Ponting said that McGrath used to get agitated whenever he was taken off from a spell in Test cricket. "He'd stand at fine leg and he'd abuse all the crowd just because he wasn't bowling," Ponting added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:15 pm on 05 Nov

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Baroda collapse from 71 for 1 to 93 all out in Ranji match

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:14 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Ranji team Baroda collapsed from 71 for the loss of one wicket to 93 all out against Tamil Nadu in their Ranji Trophy match on Saturday. The side lost eights wickets in 13.4 overs with Tamil Nadu bowlers Krishnamoorthy Vignesh and Aswin Crist picking up four wickets apiece. The Baroda innings lasted for a total of 34.3 overs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:14 pm on 05 Nov

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Tendulkar wishes 'shararati guy' Kohli on Twitter

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:34 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Sachin Tendulkar called Virat Kohli a 'shararati guy' while wishing him on Twitter on his 28th birthday on Saturday. Sachin tweeted, "Happy Birthday @imVkohli! To the most (shararati guy) in our team, stay the way you are always!" Coach Anil Kumble posted, "Happy birthday @imVkohli. Hope you have a fantastic year ahead. Wish you the best of everything."

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:34 pm on 05 Nov

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Murray displaces Djokovic to become world no. 1 for 1st time

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:22 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Britain's Andy Murray displaced Novak Djokovic to become the top-ranked men's singles player for the first time, after Milos Raonic withdrew from the Paris Masters semi-final against the former on Saturday. Murray is the first British singles player to hold the top spot since the ATP introduced computerised rankings in 1973. Djokovic held the number one rank for 122 weeks.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:22 pm on 05 Nov

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Cubs' celebration 7th largest gathering in human history

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:49 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

The celebration parade following Chicago Cubs' World Series win after a gap of 108 years was reportedly the seventh largest gathering in human history. Officials estimate that five million people showed up to the parade, which beat the count of 3.5 million people who went to Rod Stewart's 1994 concert in Rio de Janeiro.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:49 pm on 05 Nov

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Adidas uses recycled ocean plastic to create sportswear

short by Rini Sinha / 08:00 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

German sportswear company Adidas, in collaboration with environmental group 'Parley for the Oceans', has developed sportswear made out of recycled ocean plastic. Each pair is made from 11 recycled plastic bottles and will be up for sale in mid-November. Notably, football clubs Real Madrid and Bayern Munich will wear jerseys made from recycled ocean plastic for their upcoming November matches.

short by Rini Sinha / 08:00 pm on 05 Nov

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Starc stumbles to drop an easy catch in Aus-SA Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:49 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Australian player Mitchell Starc dropped a sitter at mid off, during the ongoing Australia-South Africa Test at Perth on Saturday. SA opener Dean Elgar, who was batting on 81*, hit a scoop shot off spinner Nathan Lyon's bowling towards mid-off where Starc was fielding. The Australian attempted the catch but stumbled in the process, with the ball landing beside him.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:49 pm on 05 Nov

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My humour is politically correct: Sehwag on his tweets

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:25 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag, known for his funny tweets, said, "I am very much politically correct in my humour. If you look at my twitter wall, you won’t find a single tweet that has hurt anyone". "I just believe in wishing my colleagues and other celebrities in a manner that brings my wit out”, added Sehwag about his birthday wishes.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:25 pm on 05 Nov

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Delhi smog forces cancellation of day's play in Ranji games

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:03 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Play was called off in the Bengal-Gujarat and Tripura-Hyderabad Ranji Trophy games in Delhi on Saturday following heavy smog. Bengal coach Sairaj Bahutule said the players were complaining of breathing problems and burning sensations in their eyes. "This is the first time something like this happened in my career...During warm-up, we felt it's not happening," said Bengal captain Manoj Tiwary.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:03 pm on 05 Nov

Kohli is the only player to take wicket on 0th ball in T20Is

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:02 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli became the only bowler to take a wicket on 'zeroth' delivery of his T20I career by dismissing England's Kevin Pietersen with a wide ball in 2011. Pietersen was stumped by Dhoni after Kohli, who was bowling for the first time in T20Is, bowled a wide down the leg stump.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:02 pm on 05 Nov

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Indian women defeat China to win Asian Champions Trophy

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:39 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

The Indian women's hockey team lifted the Asian Champions Trophy title, after a 2-1 win over China in the final in Singapore on Saturday. India's Deep Grace Ekka opened the scoring with a 13th-minute strike, before China's Zhong Mengling equalised in the 44th minute. India claimed the title after Deepika Thakur's rebound strike in the final minute of the match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:39 pm on 05 Nov

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Tendulkar scored 175 vs Aus in Hyderabad on Nov 5, 2009

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:17 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Sachin Tendulkar scored his 45th ODI century against Australia in Hyderabad seven years ago on November 5, making 175 off 141 balls and completing 17,000 ODI runs. Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag opened the Indian innings, chasing 351. Tendulkar was dismissed in the 48th over with India requiring only 19 runs off 17 balls, but finally fell short by four runs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:17 pm on 05 Nov

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New Russia law criminalises inducement to doping

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:17 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Russia has reportedly introduced a new law in the country which has made inducement to doping a criminal offence. Coaches and sports medicine specialists who induce athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs will be liable to face rigid punishment including imprisonment. Notably, Russia was suspended from international athletics in 2015 after the uncovering of a state-sponsored doping scandal.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:17 pm on 05 Nov

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James Anderson to join England Test squad in India

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:32 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

England pacer James Anderson is set to return to the England squad ahead of the first Test against India at Rajkot. Anderson was not selected in the initial 17-man squad as he was recovering from a shoulder injury. Anderson has reportedly made a quicker than expected recovery and would be in contention to play in the second Test at Visakhapatnam.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:32 pm on 05 Nov

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What is the diff between standard & circle style kabaddi

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:30 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Kabaddi is played in standard and circle style formats. While kabaddi mats measuring 13m x 10m form the playing court in standard style, the circle style has a circle with a radius of 22 metres. The standard format allows seven players below 80 kgs with five substitutes, the circle style has eight players with equal substitutions but no weight limit.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:30 pm on 05 Nov

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Nobody can bowl six yorkers in an over: Jasprit Bumrah

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:29 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

India's death-overs bowler Jasprit Bumrah said, “You cannot be successful by just bowling yorkers. Nobody can bowl six out of six yorkers...You have to bowl bouncers, mix up the pace”. Speaking about his inspiration for bowling yorkers, Bumrah added, "As I played a lot of tennis ball cricket, I used to watch Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis a lot."

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:29 pm on 05 Nov

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Batsman given out after leaving the field to change his bat

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:15 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Japanese opener Makoto Taniyama was 'retired out' after he left the field to change his bat without consulting the umpires, in Japan on Thursday. Taniyama, playing against China in the four-nation East Asia Cup, left the field after scoring 7(12). Sri Lankans Marvan Atapattu and Mahela Jayawardene were similarly given out during a Test against Bangladesh in 2001.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:15 pm on 05 Nov

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Verma brothers reach singles' semis at Bitburger Open

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:13 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Sourabh Verma and his brother Sameer continued their winning run in their respective singles events to enter the semis of the $120,000 (₹80 lakh) Bitburger Open badminton tournament. Sourabh Verma, who won the Chinese Taipei Masters last month, defeated German Marc Zweibler 21-15, 16-21, 21-15 on Friday. Sourabh's younger brother Sameer defeated Ukraine's Pochatorav in straight sets 21-14, 21-16.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:13 pm on 05 Nov

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Win-loss ratio in home Tests this decade highest in 150 yrs

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:31 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

The overall win-loss ratio for home teams in Tests since 2010 is 1.805, highest in a decade after the 1870s. Indicating increased home advantage, the top seven teams together have a ratio of nearly three wins per defeat in home Tests since 2010. The bottom three, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Zimbabwe have lost twice as many as they have won.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:31 pm on 05 Nov

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4 Indian youth shuttlers caught for age manipulation

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:36 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has caught four Indian youth shuttlers for age manipulation in order to participate in tournaments. According to the CBI's sports integrity unit, parents of Laa Talar, C Rahul Yadav, Chirag Sen and Akash Yadav manipulated the birth certificates deliberately. The Badminton Association of India has stated it would take suitable actions against these players.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:36 pm on 05 Nov

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PV Sindhu drops out of top 10 in BWF rankings

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:31 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Rio Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu dropped out of the top ten in the latest world rankings by Badminton World Federation (BWF). She is now ranked 11 while Saina Nehwal maintained her 6th position. Sindhu's slip came after she crashed out early from both the Denmark Open and the French Open tournaments in past two weeks.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:31 pm on 05 Nov

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India to begin its campaign in circle style Kabaddi WC

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:04 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

India will play its first match on Saturday in the circle style Kabaddi World Cup, which kicked off in Punjab on Thursday. The hosts, who are also the defending champions, will play Sierra Leone, while India's women's team will compete against Kenya. Last month, India won the standard style Kabaddi World Cup, which was held in Ahmedabad.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:04 pm on 05 Nov

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Barcelona to conduct football workshops for refugees

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:06 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Spanish football club Barcelona will travel to the Greek town of Ioannina to conduct workshops for 150 boys, girls and adults living in refugee camps, the UNHCR (UN High Commissioner for Refugees) has announced. The initiative has been arranged by Barcelona Players Association, UNHCR and Greek club PAS Ioannina. However, the players who will attend the workshops were not revealed.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:06 pm on 05 Nov

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India reach final of Women's Asian Champions Trophy

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:51 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Indian women's hockey team reached the final of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey despite losing their last group match 2-3 against China on Friday. Trailing 0-2 with ten minutes to go, India scored two quick goals in the 52nd and 55th minute before China managed to find a late winner. India finished second in the group table with seven points.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:51 pm on 05 Nov

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Djokovic crash out in Paris; Murray one win away from rank 1

short by Anmol Sharma / 12:55 pm on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Britain's Andy Murray is just one win away from the world number one ranking after Novak Djokovic was defeated 6-4, 7-6(7-2) by Marin Cilic in the quarter-finals on Friday at Paris Masters. Murray cruised to the semi-finals after defeating Tomas Berdych 7-6(11-9), 7-5. A win in the semi-finals will see Murray claim the top spot for the very first time.

short by Anmol Sharma / 12:55 pm on 05 Nov

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Virat Kohli came to bat the same day his father expired

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:46 am on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

Virat Kohli came out to bat for Delhi in a Ranji Trophy match in 2006, hours after his father had died in the night. The batsman played a match-saving innings of 90 for his team before getting out due to an umpiring error. Kohli, who turns 28 on Saturday, went straight to the funeral after the knock.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:46 am on 05 Nov

FIFA to cut off funding to FAs to promote transparency

short by Anmol Sharma / 12:13 am on 05 Nov 2016,Saturday

World football's governing body FIFA is set to cut off cash flow to the national football associations (FAs) which are unable to meet the basic standards of transparency. FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated that the body is strictly monitoring the 211 member associations so that they use the money properly. Currently, FIFA has blocked funding to 23 associations.

short by Anmol Sharma / 12:13 am on 05 Nov

FIFA fines Iran over fans' religious chants

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:48 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Iran's football federation has been fined £37,000 (nearly ₹30 lakh) by FIFA after fans were asked to wear black and sing religious chants during a World Cup qualifier match. The match was played a day before Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram. Football's international governing body said the fine was imposed due to "several religious manifestations" during the match.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:48 pm on 04 Nov

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Kabaddi World Cup winners awarded ₹10 lakh each

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:41 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

The Sports Ministry on Thursday felicitated the players and coaching staff of the Indian team that won the Kabaddi World Cup recently and awarded them ₹10 lakh each. During the felicitation speech, sports minister Vijay Goel announced that the government will make all efforts to include Kabaddi in the Olympic Games.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:41 pm on 04 Nov

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FIFA announces 23-man shortlist for 2016's Best Player

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:43 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

The world football governing body FIFA announced a 23-man shortlist for The Best FIFA Men's Player 2016 on Friday. The shortlist features five Real Madrid players and four Barcelona players including Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. The Best FIFA Men's Player 2016 will be crowned at The Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony on January 9, 2017, in Switzerland's Zurich.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:43 pm on 04 Nov

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There is no finisher like Virat Kohli: Jonty Rhodes

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:12 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Former South African player Jonty Rhodes recently said in an interview that there is no player like Virat Kohli when it comes to finishing matches. "Virat's conversion rate is amazing...Kohli is very difficult to dismiss once set," he added. Rhodes also mentioned that it would be difficult for Kohli to break Sachin's records because of the busy cricket schedule.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:12 pm on 04 Nov

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Delhi Dynamos defeat Kerala Blasters to top ISL table

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:09 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Delhi Dynamos defeated Kerala Blasters 2-0 on Friday in their Indian Super League match to reach the top of the table. The deadlock was broken by Dynamos with a 56th-minute Kean Lewis goal, before Marcelinho doubled the lead with a header in the 60th minute. The table toppers have 13 points in 8 matches with a goal difference of five.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:09 pm on 04 Nov

Lions don't eat grass: Yograj on drug abuse allegations

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:04 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Dismissing the allegations of drug abuse on Yuvraj Singh, cricketer's father Yograj Singh said, "Yuvraj and all my other three children are like lions. They don't eat grass." This comes after Yuvraj Singh's sister-in-law, Akansha Sharma, claimed in an interview that the cricketer is a drug addict and smokes marijuana.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:04 pm on 04 Nov

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Expecting another whitewash: Ganguly on Ind-Eng series

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:58 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Former skipper Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday cautioned England from getting whitewashed in the upcoming five-match Test series saying, "I am expecting another whitewash like the one against New Zealand. England should be worried." Former England captain Michael Vaughan had earlier said England is without top-class spin bowlers and need to 'park the bus' to survive against the Indian bowlers.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:58 pm on 04 Nov

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Harvard bans male soccer team on lewd remarks on female team

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:55 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Harvard University has suspended its men's soccer team for the remainder of the season over sexual comments made about members of the women's soccer team in 2012. The players had rated the attractiveness of the female players in a "scouting report". The team will forfeit all the current season's remaining matches and will not participate in this year's NCAA tournament.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:55 pm on 04 Nov

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Salman's sister to produce film about India's 1983 WC title

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:42 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Bollywood actor Salman Khan's sister Alvira Khan and her husband Atul Agnihotri are set to co-produce the proposed film on India's triumph in the 1983 World Cup. Kabir Khan has been roped in as the director of the film, while members from the victorious team including the then captain Kapil Dev will guide the production team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:42 pm on 04 Nov

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16 yr-old Punjab player to captain U-19 team in Asia Cup

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:16 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Sixteen-year-old Punjab all-rounder Abhishek Sharma has been named the captain of the Under-19 squad for the upcoming Youth Asia Cup, to be held in Sri Lanka from December 13. Sharma, who plays as a middle-order batsman and bowls left-arm orthodox, made it to the Under-19 team this year after performing well in the Under-16 Vijay Merchant trophy.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:16 pm on 04 Nov

Lewis Hamilton shares video of him playing with tiger

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:14 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Mercedes' Formula one driver Lewis Hamilton shared a video of him playing with a tiger at Mexico's Black Jaguar White Tiger Foundation's park. Hamilton was seen playing with and cuddling a Royal Bengal Tiger named Nicole. Hamilton, who recently won the Mexican Grand Prix as his 51st career win, is widely known to be fond of tigers.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:14 pm on 04 Nov

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Darren Lehmann suggests US should host ICC World T20

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:05 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Australian coach Darren Lehmann has suggested the ICC to take the World T20 tournament to the United States. Lehmann stated that organising the tournament in the US would be the best way to "break the game there". "It can be a success there thanks to the significant supporter base that exists there among its large Asian community," he added.

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:05 pm on 04 Nov

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Real, Bayern to wear kits made of recycled ocean plastic

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:02 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Spanish football club Real Madrid along with Germany's Bayern Munich are set to wear jerseys made from recycled plastic found off the coast of Maldives for one-off games in November to raise awareness about pollution. Real will use the jerseys against Sporting Gijon on November 26 while Bayern will sport the kit in this weekend's Bundesliga game with Hoffenheim.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:02 pm on 04 Nov

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Delhi Dynamos cancel training due to high pollution level

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:00 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Indian Super League side Delhi Dynamos were forced to cancel training sessions for their upcoming match against Kerala Blasters because of high pollution levels in Delhi. Dynamos' manager, Gianluca Zambrotta, who was "shocked" to see the pollution level said, "Early in the morning the pollution is at its peak and it is impossible... to get out and start training."

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:00 pm on 04 Nov

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Rohit Sharma set to be out for at least three months

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:38 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

According to BCCI, Indian top-order batsman, Rohit Sharma, who suffered a thigh injury during India's final ODI against New Zealand, will miss at least three months of cricket. The injured batsman will meet a medical consultant next week in London. The Mumbai player has been ruled out of the entire five-match Test series against England, which begins on November 9.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:38 pm on 04 Nov

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Definition of short-pitched bowling could undergo change

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:37 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

The term bouncer could undergo a change following the findings of the judicial inquiry on Phillip Hughes' death. This came after ICC umpires training manager Simon Taufel informed the probe that it is difficult to determine how many bumpers were targeted at Hughes. Cricket Australia chief executive too advocated a discussion on the definitions of short-pitched deliveries and dangerous bowling.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:37 pm on 04 Nov

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IPL 2017 in danger of not happening: BCCI secretary

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:31 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke in a recent interview said the IPL 2017 is in danger of not taking place due to the ongoing tussle with the Supreme Court. "The 2017 IPL is in danger. We have no idea whether it's happening," said Shirke. BCCI had earlier said it won't be able to pay England team's hotel and travelling bills.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:31 pm on 04 Nov

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No one to blame for Phil Hughes' death: Court

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:44 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

The death of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes was a "tragic accident" and not a result of a failure to enforce the rules of the game or inadequate safety equipment, an Australian court ruled on Friday. An official said no evidence was found to support the view of Hughes' family that he had died in a "very unsafe workplace".

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:44 pm on 04 Nov

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PV Sindhu features on 'Grazia India' cover

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:28 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Badminton player and Olympic silver medal winner PV Sindhu has featured on the cover of the November issue of lifestyle magazine 'Grazia India'. The cover story on her is titled 'Girl of the Year: The Unstoppable PV Sindhu'. Notably, Sindhu was India's first female sportsperson to win a silver medal at the Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:28 pm on 04 Nov

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Warner dismissed after being struck by 'commentator's curse'

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:12 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

David Warner was batting on 97 in the ongoing Test against South Africa when he was dismissed after being struck by 'commentator's curse'. Commentator Mark Nicholas, while praising Warner, said the batsman was going to score a century as he was never dismissed in the 90s in Test matches. Warner nicked the next delivery from Steyn to the first slip.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:12 pm on 04 Nov

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Golf instructor pulls off trick swing shot

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:02 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

American golfer Taylor Laybourne pulled off a trick swing shot in which he holds the golf club from the wrong end and pulls a backswing behind his head before catching it back to complete the swing. Laybourne, who works as a golf instructor at the Davis Park Golf Club in Utah, did the trick twice.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:02 pm on 04 Nov

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Steve Smith dismissed after 'bizarre' DRS appeal

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:45 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Steve Smith was given out LBW by the on-field umpire against South Africa after he was struck on pads while advancing down the wicket. On reviewing, the ball was seen to be clipping leg stump, which was enough to stick with the on-field decision. Interestingly, "Snick-O" meter suggested ball had hit the bat, while "ultra-edge" showed there was no contact.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:45 pm on 04 Nov

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Unfair to even compare Root with Kohli: Pietersen

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:29 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Former English cricketer, Kevin Pietersen claims that it is unfair to even compare Indian Test captain Virat Kohli and English top-order batsman Joe Root, since the former is statistically ahead of the Yorkshire man. Speaking about Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Pietersen said, "Ashwin is a good bowler. He uses his variations very well, especially the way he approaches the crease".

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:29 pm on 04 Nov

Man Utd lose 5 straight away European games for 1st time

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:23 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Manchester United have now lost five consecutive away games in Europe for the first time in their history, after losing 2-1 against Turkish club Fenerbahçe in their Europa League match. The team has conceded nine goals in those matches and has managed to score just thrice. The other four losses for United have come at Feyenoord, Liverpool, Midtjylland and Wolfsburg.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:23 pm on 04 Nov

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Usain Bolt to race in Australia for first time in his career

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:22 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt is set to race in Australia for the first time in his career. The 30-year-old Jamaican will take part in the inaugural edition of Nitro Summer Series scheduled to be held in February. Bolt is likely to earn over $1 million (₹6.6 crore) for his appearance, according to reports.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:22 pm on 04 Nov

Gambia goalkeeper dies while crossing to Europe by boat

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:21 pm on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Fatim Jawara, the goalkeeper of Gambia's national women's team died after the boat she was on board, sank in the Mediterranean while on the way to Italy from Libya. Nineteen-year-old Jawara wanted to "follow her destiny" and play for a major European club despite her family begging her to "abandon the journey", according to her former teammate.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:21 pm on 04 Nov

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Can't pay your hotel and travelling bills: BCCI to Eng team

short by Jatan Desai / 11:49 am on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

The BCCI has informed the England team that it won't be able to pay its hotel and travelling bills due to financial restrictions levied on it by the Supreme Court. The board stated that it can temporarily pay for it but will need the funds remitted immediately. An ECB spokesman has confirmed that the series will go ahead as planned.

short by Jatan Desai / 11:49 am on 04 Nov

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England don't stand a chance against India: Graeme Swann

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 am on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Former England spinner Graeme Swann has claimed that England don't stand a chance against India in the upcoming five-match Test series. The 37-year old blamed England for not taking spin seriously and treating their spinners as ‘third-class citizens’. The former spinner believed that England will struggle on subcontinental pitches unless this attitude is changed.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 am on 04 Nov

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Shaun Marsh takes a blinder to dismiss Bavuma

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:00 am on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

Australia's Shaun Marsh took a diving catch at short leg to dismiss South Africa's Temba Bavuma during the ongoing Test at Perth on Thursday. Bavuma, batting on 51, edged a Nathan Lyon delivery towards Marsh who caught it one-handedly leaping to his right. The dismissal ended Bavuma and Quinton de Kock's 71-run stand for the sixth wicket.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:00 am on 04 Nov

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Eng tour not our mandate, need payment details: Lodha panel

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:04 am on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

The Lodha panel has stated that the upcoming England's tour of India does not fall under the mandate of the committee and no directions can be issued on payments unless details are furnished. BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke had sought directions from the committee about payments since the home board makes all the arrangements for the visiting team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:04 am on 04 Nov

FC Goa beat FC Pune City 1-0, climb up from bottom place

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:02 am on 04 Nov 2016,Friday

FC Goa secured a 1-0 victory over FC Pune City to climb up from the bottom of the Indian Super League points table on Thursday. Brazilian striker Rafael Coelho scored the match's solitary goal from a free-kick in the 32nd minute at the Balewadi Sports Complex Stadium. The win helped FC Goa move to the seventh spot with seven points.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:02 am on 04 Nov

Ishant Sharma to marry former national basketball captain

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:16 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Indian pacer Ishant Sharma is set to marry the former captain of India's women's basketball team, Pratima Singh on December 9. The couple's ring ceremony had reportedly taken place on June 19. Pratima hails from Varanasi and is the youngest among five sisters, who have also represented India in basketball at national and international levels.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:16 pm on 03 Nov

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South Africa and Australia kick-start Australian Test summer

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:14 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

South Africa began the first Test against Australia on Thursday to kick-start the Australian Test summer. South Africa were dismissed for 242 on the first day, with Quinton de Kock's 84(101) being SA's highest individual score. Australian openers David Warner and Shaun Marsh scored 73 and 29 respectively to end Australia's day at 105 without the loss of any wickets.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:14 pm on 03 Nov

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Messi has beaten Ronaldo to Ballon d'Or: Reports

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

According to Catalan daily Diario Gol, the Ballon d’Or award's result has already been decided, with Barcelona's Lionel Messi set to beat Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo for the individual award. Ronaldo was being widely expected to grab the award after having won the Champions League with Real Madrid and leading Portugal to its maiden European Championship title in 2016.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 03 Nov

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Bale scores "Zidane-like" goal in UCL draw against Warsaw

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:40 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Gareth Bale on Wednesday scored a volley against Legia Warsaw, which was compared to Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane's strike in the Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen in 2002. The goal, which was scored in the 57th second, also became Real Madrid's quickest Champions League goal. Bale netted the left-footed volley from outside the box following Cristiano Ronaldo's header.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:40 pm on 03 Nov

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B'desh PM orders house to be built for 19-yr-old cricketer

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:32 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has ordered authorities to build a house for Bangladesh's 19-year-old cricketer Mehedi Hasan Miraz in his home town of Khulna. Making his international debut, Hasan was adjudged the Man of the Series for his 19 wickets in the two Tests against England and was reported to have struggled against poverty while captaining Bangladesh's junior sides.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:32 pm on 03 Nov

Men falsely pose as top golfers to N Korean authorities

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:26 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Two men from Australia, Morgan Ruig and Evan Shay, pranked North Korean authorities into believing that they were top golfers to enter an international tournament in the country. They applied by e-mail and expected the joke to end there but instead got accepted. They reportedly performed so poorly that they were told they "brought great shame upon their families".

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:26 pm on 03 Nov

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Longest innings in first-class cricket lasted 1,015 minutes

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:07 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Rajeev Nayyar, a 31-year-old middle-order batsman playing for Himachal Pradesh, played out a 1,015 minute-long knock in the Ranji Trophy to record the longest innings in first-class cricket. The innings, which ended on November 3, 1999, saw Nayyar scoring a career-best 271 in the game against Jammu and Kashmir. He faced 728 balls and hit 26 fours and one six.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:07 pm on 03 Nov

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Pak's Asif, Amir, Butt were sentenced to jail on Nov 3, 2011

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:02 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Pakistan's Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif, and Mohammad Amir were sentenced to jail terms on November 3, 2011, after being found guilty of spot-fixing. Butt received two and a half years, while Asif and Amir were handed a year and six-month jail term respectively. The three were free to return to official cricket once their bans were lifted in September 2015.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:02 pm on 03 Nov

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Int'l cricket's first concession occurred on Nov 3, 1978

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:19 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

International cricket's first concession occurred on November 3, 1978, when Indian captain Bishan Singh Bedi called his batsmen off the field as a protest against the bowling of Pakistan's Sarfraz Nawaz. As a result of the concession the opposition was declared the winner of the match, when India needed 23 runs off 14 balls with eight wickets in hand.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:19 pm on 03 Nov

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Leicester City set new UCL clean sheet record

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:06 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Defending Premier League champions, Leicester City have created a new Champions League clean sheet record after becoming the first team to have kept clean sheets in their first four group stage matches. Claudio Ranieri’s side have secured ten points from their opening four games, and are positioned first in their group, ahead of Porto who have seven points.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:06 pm on 03 Nov

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Starc has most first-over dismissals since Jan 2015

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:15 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, with 19 first-over dismissals to his name, is the highest first-over wicket-taker in international cricket since 2015. The pacer has claimed 11 dismissals in the fourth and fifth deliveries of the first overs he has bowled. Next on the list, with seven wickets each, are Lasith Malinga, Dawlat Zadran and David Willey.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:15 pm on 03 Nov

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Tiger Woods to make competitive golf comeback next month

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:54 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Former world number one Tiger Woods is set to return to competitive golf at Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas next month. Woods had been sidelined for over a year due to recurring back-related problems. He last played in August 2015 before undergoing surgeries in September and October that year.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:54 pm on 03 Nov

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Zidane's son Luca's error results in injury-time own goal

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:54 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane's son Luca Zidane, committed an error which led to an own goal during Real Madrid's UEFA Youth League away match against Legia Warsaw. The 18-year old, who plays as a goalkeeper, came out of the penalty area to push out a poorly hit cross but the ball looped over him and went inside the goal.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:54 pm on 03 Nov

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Indian rowers win 12 medals at Asian Championships

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:07 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Indian rowers won 12 medals– five silver and seven bronze, at the recently-concluded Asian Indoor Rowing Championship and Asian Junior Rowing Championship in Thailand. Punjab's Navneet Kaur and Haryana's Maheshwar won individual bronze medals in the junior championship. In the indoor championship, India won silver in the lightweight women's doubles and the mixed fours event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:07 pm on 03 Nov

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Marsh dismisses Stephen Cook with a 'flying' catch

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:56 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh took an aerial catch to dismiss South African opener Stephen Cook during the ongoing Test at Perth on Thursday. In the first over of the match, Cook edged a Mitchell Starc delivery towards gully where Marsh was fielding, who leapt to his left to take a blinder. South Africa lost their top-three batsmen for 20 runs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:56 pm on 03 Nov

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Pakistan win 3-match Test series against WI 2-1

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:28 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Pakistan won the three-match Test series against West Indies 2-1, after losing the third Test match against West Indies at Sharjah on Wednesday. The Windies were guided by Brathwaite's 142* and 60* in the third test match to get a consolation win after losing the first two matches. Notably, it was West Indies' first Test win in 18 months.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:28 pm on 03 Nov

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Arsenal's Alexis Sánchez accused of tax fraud in Barcelona

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:26 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Arsenal and former Barcelona forward Alexis Sánchez has been accused of tax fraud during his time in Spain. The public prosecutor's office has filed a complaint against him alleging he failed to pay €983,443 (₹7 crore) to the Spanish authorities between 2012 and 2013. Sánchez used an offshore company in Malta to evade tax on image rights earnings, they added.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:26 pm on 03 Nov

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WBA sanctions fight for heavyweight title vacated by Fury

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:40 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

World Boxing Association (WBA) on Wednesday has given an official sanction to Anthony Joshua to fight for the WBA heavyweight title in 2017 against Wladimir Klitschko. The WBA title was vacated last month by Tyson Fury amid his recovery from mental health issues. Fury had beaten veteran Klitschko for IBF, WBO and WBA titles in November 2015.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:40 pm on 03 Nov

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Sehwag posted a ton on his Test debut on Nov 3, 2001

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:30 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Cricketer Virender Sehwag made his Test debut 15 years ago against South Africa at Bloemfontein. Walking in at number six with India at 68/4, Sehwag scored 105 (173) and shared a 220-run stand with Sachin Tendulkar before being dismissed by Shaun Pollock. He went on to play 104 Tests for India, scoring 23 centuries with a career-best score of 319.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:30 pm on 03 Nov

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Baseball fan spends over ₹30 lakh for 2 match tickets

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:57 pm on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

A fan of American professional baseball team Chicago Cubs paid almost $47,000 (₹31 lakh) for two box tickets to the World Series game 7 against the Cleveland Indians in Ohio on Wednesday. While the median ticket price for the game was $1,823, the cheapest tickets came at $825. The Cubs eventually won, for their first Championship title in 108 years.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:57 pm on 03 Nov

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Ray Allen, best 3-point shooter in NBA history, retires

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:16 am on 03 Nov 2016,Thursday

Ray Allen, who holds the record for the most number of three-point shots made in NBA history, announced his retirement on Tuesday. He made a total of 2,973 three-pointers throughout his career in regular-season games, over 400 more than the second-best. Allen, who played for franchises like Miami Heat, Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks, won two championships in 18 seasons.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:16 am on 03 Nov

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Sri Lanka defeat Zimbabwe in the first Test

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:09 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Sri Lanka defeated Zimbabwe by 225 runs in the first Test of the two-Test series at Harare on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 412, Zimbabwe were bowled out for 186 runs with Sri Lankan captain Rangana Herath taking three wickets. Zimbabwe's Graeme Cremer was awarded the Man of the Match for his 102*(207) in the first innings.

short by Anmol Sharma / 11:09 pm on 02 Nov

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Player sent off for tackling friend; Later drives him home

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:58 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Non-league footballer Ashley Williams, who plays for Evesham Town, received a 90th-minute straight-red card after tackling Frome Town's Clayton Green, who is one of his best friends. Williams, who was ready to drive home right after the red card, later drove Green home in his own car.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:58 pm on 02 Nov

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Crying at Wimbledon made people respect me more: Murray

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:50 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

World number two Andy Murray has said his emotional outburst after losing the Wimbledon 2012 final made people respect him more. "In my younger years...moments of anger or frustration would spill out...but when I cried on the centre court after losing to Roger Federer, people saw me in a different light," said Murray, who is working on mental health awareness.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:50 pm on 02 Nov

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Pandya hyper but better option than Binny: Chief selector

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:46 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Chief selector MSK Prasad has said all-rounder Hardik Pandya may be "hyper", but is a better bowling option than Stuart Binny. "He has worked hard under Rahul Dravid and Anil Kumble…We all have been trying to find an all-rounder after Kapil Dev…Pandya is a better bowling option than Stuart Binny," said Prasad, while announcing the squad for the England Tests.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:46 pm on 02 Nov

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Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC play out 1-1 draw

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:42 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Indian Super League sides Chennaiyin FC and Mumbai City FC played out a 1-1 draw in Chennai on Wednesday. Chennaiyin FC player Jeje Lalpekhlua's header broke the deadlock in the 51st minute of the match. Mumbai City FC's Leo Costa scored with a long-range shot in the 88th minute to salvage a draw for his side.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:42 pm on 02 Nov

Fukushima base to become soccer training camp for Olympics

short by Nihal Thondepu / 09:41 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

The base used for the cleanup of the Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant will be made a training camp for the country's soccer team by April 2019, ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. The base, which was converted after the 2011 Fukushima meltdown, had been opened in 1997 as a soccer training camp with 11 pitches and a 1,200 square-meter gymnasium.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 09:41 pm on 02 Nov

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FIFA nominates 10 managers for 2016's Best Men's Coach award

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:35 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

FIFA on Wednesday announced a ten-member shortlist for the Best Men's Coach of 2016, its manager of the year award. The list includes Wales' coach Chris Coleman, former Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola, Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane, Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone and Leicester City's Claudio Ranieri among others. The three finalists for the award will be unveiled on December 2.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:35 pm on 02 Nov

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Maybe it is the end of my career: Saina Nehwal

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:24 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal has said that she thinks that "somewhere deep in [her] heart" she might be nearing the end of her career. Saina, who is back in training for almost a week following her knee surgery, had suffered an infrapatellar spur displaced fracture and a patellar tendon impingement in her right knee.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:24 pm on 02 Nov

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Pakistan's Mohammad Amir involved in "comical" run-out

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:32 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir was involved in a "comical" run-out, in which he hit West Indies' Devendra Bishoo towards the long-on boundary and admired his shot, expecting it to be a six. Meanwhile, fielder Roston Chase caught the ball and threw it back into play after which Amir realised and ran towards the non-strike but failed to avoid the run-out.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:32 pm on 02 Nov

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British athlete banned for 2 months over offensive video

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:57 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

British double Olympic silver-winning gymnast Louis Smith has been suspended for two months by British Gymnastics over a leaked video in which he and fellow gymnast Luke Carson appeared to mock Islam. Carson, who retired from gymnastics last year due to injury, was issued with a reprimand. The two were pretending to pray while shouting "Allahu Akbar" in a hotel.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:57 pm on 02 Nov

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MS Dhoni and Rhiti Sports win lawsuit dispute

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:54 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Team India's limited-overs captain MS Dhoni and Rhiti Sports Management won a legal battle and have managed to secure the domain name 'www.msdhoni.com'. The complaint was filed at the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center in Geneva, against an individual from the United States who held the domain name, which amounted to trademark and personality rights infringement.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:54 pm on 02 Nov

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Rohit Sharma to miss England Test series due to injury

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:51 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Indian batsman Rohit Sharma will miss the entire Test series against England due to a thigh injury. Chairman of selectors, MSK Prasad said that Rohit would be assessed in England and might undergo surgery. Rohit had injured himself while batting in the final ODI against New Zealand but continued to bat which is considered to have aggravated the injury.

short by Anmol Sharma / 07:51 pm on 02 Nov

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India beat Malaysia 2-0 in Women's Asian Champions Trophy

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:56 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Indian women's hockey team defeated Malaysia 2-0 on Tuesday to continue their unbeaten run in the Women's Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament. Poonam Rani opened the scoring in the seventh minute while Deepika converted a penalty corner in the 45th minute to double the lead. India are now on top of the points table after three pool games.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:56 pm on 02 Nov

PM Modi felicitates Deepa Malik with ₹4 cr cash reward

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

PM Narendra Modi felicitated Rio Paralympics silver medalist Deepa Malik with a ₹4 crore cash reward in Gurugram on Tuesday. Malik was the first Indian woman athlete to win a Paralympics medal in Rio, winning a silver in the women's shot put event. The felicitation event was attended by Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki and Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 02 Nov

Mesut Özil goal helps Arsenal advance in Champions League

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:12 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Mesut Özil's solo goal in the 87th minute of Arsenal's Champions League group match against Ludogorets Razgrad helped the team stage a three-goal fightback. Özil received the pass from Mohamed Elneny and then chipped the ball over the goalkeeper who had advanced from his penalty area, before dribbling past two defenders and finishing the open goal.

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:12 pm on 02 Nov

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Ex-Aussie captain Mark Taylor calls for four-day Tests

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:53 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor has called for shortening of Test matches by a day in order to revive spectator interest. Taylor mentioned that four-day Tests will allow players to be "a little more aggressive in their thinking" and make the longest form of cricket "viewer friendly" as it will suit the "people of this generation".

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:53 pm on 02 Nov

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Replace Dhoni as captain at your peril: Gary Kirsten

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:27 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Former India coach Gary Kirsten has said replacing MS Dhoni as ODI captain will be at one's "own peril". "If you're willing to let MS Dhoni go, and you know he might have potentially a great World Cup performance left in him, then you take the risk of that," said Kirsten, who coached India during its 2011 World Cup win.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:27 pm on 02 Nov

One of my biggest motivations is Kevin Hart: Usain Bolt

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:18 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Nine-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt in a recent interview stated that comedian Kevin Hart is his fitness role-model. "One of my biggest motivations is actually Kevin Hart – just watching his Snaps – he's always working out," Bolt said. The sprinter further claimed, "He's [Hart] a morning person; I'm not... He motivates me.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:18 pm on 02 Nov

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Gambhir, Pandya named in Indian squad for England Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:50 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Gautam Gambhir has been named in the Indian squad for the first two Tests against England, alongside Hardik Pandya and Karun Nair, who have been handed their maiden Test call-ups. Led by Virat Kohli, the 15-man squad includes Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, while Shikhar Dhawan has been excluded. Ravichandran Ashwin, Wriddhiman Saha and Umesh Yadav are also in the squad.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:50 pm on 02 Nov

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Tharanga records longest gap between 2 Test tons since WWII

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:33 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Sri Lanka's Upul Tharanga set the record for the longest gap between two Test centuries since 1945, scoring his second Test ton 3,888 days after his first. Tharanga scored a century against Zimbabwe on Sunday, while his only other ton came against Bangladesh in 2006. The all-time record is of 5,093 days by Australia's Warren Bardsley from 1912 to 1926.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:33 pm on 02 Nov

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Manchester City named Champions League's biggest earners

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:47 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Manchester City earned more money out of the Champions League than any other club last season, according to a UEFA report. They raked in €83.8 million (₹620 crore) through the season out of which €46.9 million came from the market pool. Real Madrid came second having earned €80 million (₹590 crore) followed by Juventus who made €76.2 million (₹563 crore).

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:47 pm on 02 Nov

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Asked 5 states if they can host Ind-Eng Tests: BCCI

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:35 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke has sent letters to all five Test centres scheduled to host the India-England Tests, asking if they can afford to hold the matches. The move comes after the Supreme Court barred BCCI from giving funds to state associations. The five-Test series begins on November 9, with Rajkot, Visakhapatnam, Mohali, Mumbai and Chennai scheduled to host matches.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:35 pm on 02 Nov

Brathwaite 5th West Indian to 'carry his bat' in Tests

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:21 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Kraigg Brathwaite on Tuesday became the fifth West Indian to 'carry his bat' in a Test innings, after scoring 142*(318) against Pakistan in the first innings of the third Test. Chris Gayle, Frank Worrell, Conrad Hunte and Desmond Haynes are the other four West Indians to carry their bat in a Test, with Haynes achieving the feat three times.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:21 pm on 02 Nov

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Luis Suárez controls ball thrown from 35 metres height

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:18 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Barcelona's Luis Suárez recently featured in a video by the F2Freestylers, a freestyle football YouTube channel, showing off his first touch skills. The Uruguayan striker, who was asked to control a ball that was thrown from a height of 35 metres, managed to control the ball down dead in his second attempt, with his Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi watching on.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:18 pm on 02 Nov

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Rohit Sharma scored ODI's third double ton on Nov 2, 2013

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:46 pm on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Indian top-order batsman Rohit Sharma scored ODI cricket's third double century after hitting 209 off 158 balls against Australia in Bangalore on November 2, 2013. The double ton was also the third by an Indian, following Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag. The match witnessed a record number of 38 sixes, of which 16 were hit by Rohit Sharma.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:46 pm on 02 Nov

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Arsenal go through to Champions League last 16

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:46 am on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Arsenal advanced to the Champions League Round of 16 after coming back from a two-goal deficit to beat Ludogorets Razgrad 3-2 in the fourth game week of the group stage on Tuesday. After conceding two goals in the first 15 minutes of the match, the Gunners were put ahead through goals from Granit Xhaka, Olivier Giroud and Mesut Özil.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:46 am on 02 Nov

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Man City beat Barça 3-1 in Champions League group stage

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:23 am on 02 Nov 2016,Wednesday

Manchester City registered a 3-1 home victory against Barcelona in the Champions League group stage's fourth game week on Tuesday. Although Lionel Messi scored the opening goal of the match, Man City was pushed to victory through an İlkay Gündoğan brace and a goal by Kevin De Bruyne. The two teams currently hold the top two spots in Group C.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:23 am on 02 Nov

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Novak Djokovic seeing 'spiritual guru' for "personal issues"

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:12 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic, who admitted to suffering from “serious personal issues”, is seeing Pepe Imaz, a 42-year-old former Spanish tennis player who is guiding the Serbian on a ‘spiritual basis’. Imaz, who was introduced to Novak through Marko Djokovic, preaches his self-made philosophy of ‘Peace and Love’ and believes in the “power of long hugs.”

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:12 pm on 01 Nov

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Indian hockey coach Oltmans' contract extended till 2020

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:52 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Hockey India has renewed men's team coach Roelant Oltmans' contract till 2020 after he led the team to victory in the Asian Champions Trophy final in which India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan. Oltmans, whose contract was set to expire in 2017, said that the extension provides a perfect opportunity to make India a regular contender for medals at the global stage.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:52 pm on 01 Nov

Portugal hosts 5th barrel oriented surfing competition

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:49 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

The 5th annual Allianz Perfect Chapter, which is an original one-day barrel oriented surfing competition, took place in Nazaré, Portugal on Monday. World's 16 best tube riders competed for the €20,000 (₹14 lakh) prize money. United States' Balaram Stack finished second while the competition was won by Basque's Aritz Aranburu.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:49 pm on 01 Nov

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Miroslav Klose ends playing career to pursue coaching

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:32 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Germany's record goalscorer Miroslav Klose confirmed his retirement from competitive football on Tuesday, and will now join the national team's coaching staff. Klose, who is the all-time leading goalscorer for Germany with 71 goals, had earlier retired from international football after the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Klose played 137 games for Germany and was contracted to Serie A side Lazio.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:32 pm on 01 Nov

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India-Pak ODI was stopped following Indira Gandhi’s killing

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:56 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

India and Pakistan were playing an ODI on October 31, 1984, in Pakistan's Sialkot, which was called off midway following Indira Gandhi's assassination. India had made 210/3 in their 40 overs, when the city's Deputy Commissioner announced that Pakistan President General Zia-ul-Haq had ordered the match be cancelled. Reportedly, Dilip Vengsarkar and Ravi Shastri broke down upon hearing the news.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:56 pm on 01 Nov

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Ian Chappell coined Laxman's "Very Very Special" nickname

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

It was former Australian captain Ian Chappell who coined the nickname Very Very Special for India's VVS Laxman after watching his performances against Australia during India's 2003-2004 tour of Australia. Laxman, who celebrated his 42nd birthday on November 1, 2016, scored a total of 494 runs from the four Tests at an average of 82, in the series.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 pm on 01 Nov

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VVS Laxman began and ended his ODI career with a duck

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:46 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

VVS Laxman got out for a duck in his career's first and last ODI. He began his ODI career against Zimbabwe at Cuttack on April 9, 1998, and was caught leg before by Pommie Mbangwa. Laxman played his last ODI against South Africa at Centurion on December 3, 2006, and was caught by Graeme Smith on a Shaun Pollock delivery.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:46 pm on 01 Nov

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FIFA to allow public vote in its new 'Best Football Awards'

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:42 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

FIFA will allow the public to vote in the newly-branded 'The Best FIFA Football Awards', scheduled to take place on January 9, 2017. In the system, half of the votes would belong to the public, who will be allowed to cast votes online, and selected media organisations, while the remaining half would belong to 211 national teams' captains and coaches.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:42 pm on 01 Nov

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FIFA World Cup Trophy creator passes away at 95

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:23 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Silvio Gazzaniga, who created the FIFA World Cup Trophy, passed away on Monday in Milan at the age of 95. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said, "He was the creator of a trophy, which is the most beautiful emblem that FIFA could dream of having as a prize." FIFA had received 53 proposals from seven different countries before confirming Gazzaniga's design.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:23 pm on 01 Nov

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Ye kalaai humka dede Laxman, tweets Sehwag

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:07 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

On the occasion of former cricketer VVS Laxman's 42nd birthday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Happy Birthday @VVSLaxman281. If Vanigurappa Venkata Sai ji was in Sholay, Gabbar would have said "Yeh kalaai (wrist) humka dede Laxman"." Laxman retired from international cricket in August 2012 after a 16-year long career, which included 134 Tests and 86 ODIs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:07 pm on 01 Nov

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Akshay to play hockey player Balbir Singh in 'Gold': Reports

short by Rini Sinha / 03:35 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Actor Akshay Kumar will reportedly play the role of hockey player Balbir Singh in his first biopic film 'Gold'. Notably, Singh was a member of three Olympic gold medal-winning hockey teams. Directed by Reema Kagti, the film will narrate the story of India's first Olympic medal as a free nation. 'Gold' is scheduled to be released on August 15, 2018.

short by Rini Sinha / 03:35 pm on 01 Nov

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Video: US' wicketkeeper takes one-handed leaping catch

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:09 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Playing in the World Cricket League Division Four match against Bermuda, United States' Akeem Dodson on Saturday took a leaping one-handed reflex catch behind the stumps. Bermuda's Tre Manders edged a full ball on Jessy Singh's bowling in the 22nd over which was caught by Dodson who leapt to his right with his right hand stretched.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:09 pm on 01 Nov

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Phelps holds beach wedding months after legal marriage

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:05 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Swimmer Michael Phelps and Nicole Johnson had a private beach wedding ceremony on Saturday in Mexico, four months after they legally got married in June. Phelps shared a picture from the ceremony captioned, "My best friend.... I love you!!" Nicole, a former Miss USA contestant, got engaged to Phelps in February 2015, and the couple has a five-month old son.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:05 pm on 01 Nov

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FIFA announces replacement for Ballon d'Or awards

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:04 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Following the end of the association between the Ballon d'Or award and FIFA earlier this year, the governing body has announced a new set of awards to replace the Ballon d'Or. The new set of awards, titled 'The Best FIFA Football Awards', will be decided after voting from captains and coaches of FIFA's member countries.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:04 pm on 01 Nov

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Amir takes most number of Tests to claim first catch

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:03 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Pakistani pacer, Mohammad Amir broke the record for the maximum number of Tests taken before taking a catch, after claiming his first catch in his 20th Test while playing against West Indies. Amir, who leapt to take a catch that dismissed Darren Bravo, broke the record held by Geoff Pullar of England, whose first catch came in his 18th Test.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:03 pm on 01 Nov

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Schweinsteiger returns to training in Manchester United

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:46 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Manchester United's Bastian Schweinsteiger trained with the first team on Monday for the first time this season. "He's a big influence...It's a great boost for us, the experience...the quality that he brings," said United's defender Luke Shaw. Schweinsteiger last featured for United as a 70th-minute substitute at Manchester City in a 1-0 win in March, and has been excluded since.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:46 pm on 01 Nov

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Warner cried in 1st net session after Hughes' death: Rogers

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:44 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Former Australian batsman, Chris Rogers has claimed in his autobiography that former teammate David Warner cried uncontrollably during his first net session after Phil Hughes' death. The batsman also stated that many of the Australian players were not in favour of playing cricket immediately after Hughes' death, but had no choice in the matter.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:44 pm on 01 Nov

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Indian Hockey team dedicates Asian Champions Trophy to Army

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:43 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Indian hockey team captain PR Sreejesh has dedicated the Asian Champions Trophy win to the Army. "They fight for our safety at the borders. The best part of any game is that we forget all that happens outside the field when we play," said Sreejesh. India defeated Pakistan on Sunday to win the title for the second time.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:43 pm on 01 Nov

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Ashwin retains top spot in ICC Test bowlers' rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:41 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retained the top spot in the ICC Test bowlers' rankings with 900 points, ahead of South Africa's Dale Steyn and England's James Anderson. Ashwin's spin partner Ravindra Jadeja occupied the seventh spot on the list with 805 points. Ashwin also leads the all-rounders’ table with 451 points, while Jadeja occupies the fifth position with 292 points.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:41 pm on 01 Nov

India retain top spot in ICC Test rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:11 pm on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

India retained the top spot in the latest ICC Test team rankings with 115 rating points, four rating points ahead of rivals Pakistan. Australia and England occupy the fourth and fifth spots on the list with 108 rating points apiece. Bangladesh, who claimed their first-ever Test win over England, occupy the ninth spot, one spot above bottom-placed Zimbabwe.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:11 pm on 01 Nov

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Man runs 42-km marathon in Eiffel Tower costume

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:21 am on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Michel Bach, a 70-year-old Paris-based runner, ran the 2016 Dublin Marathon wearing a three-metre tall Eiffel Tower costume. The 42-km marathon, which took place on Sunday, saw almost 20,000 runners participate for the grand prize, reportedly making it the fourth-largest marathon in Europe. According to a friend, Bach has participated in over 200 marathons in the last 30 years.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:21 am on 01 Nov

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Barcelona planning to visit India in next three years

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:02 am on 01 Nov 2016,Tuesday

Defending La Liga champions Barcelona are planning to visit India in the next two or three years to play a friendly, the club President Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed. "I know cricket is the popular sport, but I also know many people follow Barcelona. We want to come to India to teach young people the concept of FC Barcelona", he added.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:02 am on 01 Nov

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Sir Alex Ferguson backs Ronaldo to win Ballon d'Or

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:08 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the Ballon d'Or as his past season's achievements are "unbeatable". The 74-year-old Scot stated, "I cannot think of anyone better to take the Ballon d'Or trophy...he (Ronaldo) has had a marvellous year". Ronaldo scored 51 goals in 48 appearances for Real Madrid last season.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:08 pm on 31 Oct

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Rahane gifts jersey to Bayern Munich f'baller on Diwali

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:36 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane presented his India jersey to Bayern Munich footballer Arjen Robben on Diwali, after the German club sent their personalised jersey for the cricketer. Bayern posted Robben's picture with Rahane's jersey on Facebook and captioned it, "Arjen Robben certainly enjoyed receiving his Diwali gift from Ajinkya Rahane! We hope all our Indian fans had a very happy Diwali!"

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:36 pm on 31 Oct

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Barcelona confirm new kit deal with Nike

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:25 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Barcelona have signed a new kit deal with Nike which will fetch them around £140m (₹1139k crore) per season from 2018. The deal will run through 2023 when Barca's members will decide on a further five-year extension. "It is a figure which puts us No. 1 in the world for sponsorship in the sports industry," Barca's vice-president Manuel Arroyo said.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:25 pm on 31 Oct

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Chelsea win 2-0 against Southampton

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:19 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Chelsea defeated Southampton 2-0 in their Premier League match on Sunday. Eden Hazard broke the deadlock in the 6th minute with a low left-footed shot before assisting Diego Costa in the 55th minute who scored a belter from outside the box. The win has put Chelsea in the fourth place with just one point behind the top three teams.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:19 pm on 31 Oct

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Indian junior men's hockey team win 4 Nations tournament

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:17 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian junior men's hockey team clinched the 4 Nations Invitational Tournament in Spain by defeating Germany 5-2 in the final. India's Harmanpreet Singh was named the best player of the tournament while Varun Kumar was the top goal scorer. Hockey India announced ₹1 lakh prize money for each of the players and ₹50k for the support staff.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:17 pm on 31 Oct

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Flintoff sets record for most golf ball catches in 1 min

short by Jatan Desai / 06:14 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff along with former footballer Jamie Redknapp have set the Guinness World record for the most golf ball catches over a 100 metres in one minute. Jamie had the job of hitting the balls while Freddie was positioned across the lake catching the golf balls. Flintoff completed 11 catches to break the previous record of nine.

short by Jatan Desai / 06:14 pm on 31 Oct

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Lewis Hamilton wins Mexican Grand Prix

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:02 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton won the Mexican Grand Prix on Sunday to keep his title hopes alive. Second-placed Hamilton trails his Mercedes' teammate Nico Rosberg in the driver standings by 19 points with just two races left this season. With his 51st career win, Hamilton is now level with Alain Prost for second-highest wins in F1 history.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:02 pm on 31 Oct

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Ben Stokes penalised for verbal spat with Sabbir Rahman

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:01 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been fined 15% of his match fee for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second Test at Dhaka. The incident happened when Bangladeshi batsman Sabbir Rahman took the attack to Stokes' bowling, and Stokes started verbally engaging with him. Stokes disregarded on-field umpires' continuous requests to stop which led to the punishment.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:01 pm on 31 Oct

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Pakistan hockey team congratulates India on their win

short by Jatan Desai / 03:32 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

The Pakistan hockey team congratulated India on their Asian Champions Trophy triumph tweeting, "Congratulations India for an amazing final match! It's always a pleasure to finish a tournament with @TheHockeyIndia! Well deserved". In a show of sportsmanship, India's Birender Lakra had gone up to the referee during the match to reverse his decision of not giving a penalty-corner to Pakistan.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:32 pm on 31 Oct

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ICC denies withdrawing Pak umpire from Ind-Eng series

short by Jatan Desai / 02:57 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

International Cricket Council (ICC) has denied media reports that Pakistani umpire Aleem Dar has been withdrawn from England series in India starting next month due to security reasons. "Two things - a person can only be withdrawn if he had been appointed first... Secondly, and more importantly, Dar had been named for the Australia-South Africa series", an ICC spokesperson said.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:57 pm on 31 Oct

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Cricketer continues fielding after losing artificial leg

short by Jatan Desai / 02:54 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Cricketer Liam Thomas continued fielding after losing his artificial leg while playing for England against Pakistan in the ICC Academy Dubai Invitational Twenty20 final. Fielding at deep-backward square-leg, Thomas dived to stop a sweep going for four but his artificial leg came loose. Thomas got back up and hopped over to the ball, ignoring the assistance of a team-mate.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:54 pm on 31 Oct

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Baap Baap Hota Hai: Sehwag on India's hockey win over Pak

short by Jatan Desai / 02:39 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Congratulating India for defeating Pakistan to win the Asian Champions trophy, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Yesterday Moral of the story: Maa ki Mamta Jeet aasan bana deti hai. Today Moral of the story: #BaapBaapHotaHai #IndVsPak #NoMaukaMauka". Sehwag's tweet also included reference to the Indian cricket team having their mothers' names on the jerseys in the final ODI against New Zealand.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:39 pm on 31 Oct

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Feared death after being hit on head against India: Rogers

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:41 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Australia's Chris Rogers has admitted his fear of death after being hit on the head during the 2014 Test against India. The incident, which occurred weeks after Phil Hughes' death, involved Rohit Sharma's sweep hitting Rogers on the back of the helmet while fielding at short-leg. Australia's team doctor claimed that Rogers later said that he didn't want to die.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:41 pm on 31 Oct

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Brar becomes 2nd Indian to be drafted into NBA's D-League

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:39 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Basketball player, Palpreet Singh Brar, became the second Indian to be drafted into NBA's Development League after being picked up by the Long Island Nets on Monday. Brar, who plays centre, was the 11th pick in the draft's fourth round. Earlier in 2015, India's Satnam Singh had become the first Indian basketball player to be drafted in the NBA.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:39 pm on 31 Oct

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Mirza secures 2nd consecutive top year-end doubles ranking

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:39 pm on 31 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza will end the season as the world's top doubles player for the second straight year after securing the 2016 WTA Year-End World No. 1 doubles ranking. Mirza, who won eight titles with three different partners in 2016, has held the WTA doubles world number one ranking for 81 consecutive weeks so far.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:39 pm on 31 Oct

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India defeat Pakistan to win Asian Champions Trophy

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

India defeated Pakistan 3-2 in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey final in Malaysia on Sunday, to win the title for the second time. India's Rupinder Pal Singh opened the scoring in the 18th minute, while forward Affan Yousuf doubled the lead in the 23rd minute. Pakistan levelled in the third quarter, before Nikkin Thimmaiah sealed the scoreline in India's favour.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 pm on 30 Oct

Gareth Bale extends Real Madrid contract until 2022

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:25 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has signed a contract extension which will keep him at the club until 2022. Under the new six-year-deal, the 27-year-old will reportedly earn over £250,000 (₹2 crore) per week to become the club's second-highest earner after Cristiano Ronaldo. Bale joined Real Madrid in September 2013 for a then record fee of £85 million (₹692 crore).

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:25 pm on 30 Oct

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Bangladesh register their first-ever Test win over England

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:15 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

Bangladesh registered their first-ever Test win over England with a 108-run victory in the second Test at Dhaka on Sunday. This was the eighth overall Test victory for the Bangladesh team, who became a Test-playing nation in 2000, and have played 95 matches since. Zimbabwe and West Indies are the only other teams which Bangladesh have defeated in the format.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:15 pm on 30 Oct

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Contemplated suicide after international career ended: Hogg

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:10 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

Ex-Australian spinner Brad Hogg has revealed he contemplated committing suicide after retiring from international cricket in 2008 to save his marriage. "I'd stare out at the sea and think, I could swim out to that groyne, and if I make it back, fine," Hogg wrote in his autobiography. He had taken up a post-retirement job and was into alcohol abuse.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:10 pm on 30 Oct

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India to face Pakistan in Asian Champions Trophy final

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

The Indian hockey team is set to face rivals Pakistan in the final of the Asian Champions Trophy 2016 on Sunday. The teams have faced each other six times in the tournament, with India having emerged winners three times alongside a drawn match. Notably, India won the tournament's inaugural edition, while Pakistan won it twice in the past.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 30 Oct

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Barcelona move to 2nd place in La Liga with win over Granada

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:36 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

Defending champions Barcelona defeated last-placed Granada 1-0 at the Camp Nou on Saturday to move to second place in the La Liga. Barça's Alcantara Rafinha scored the lone goal of the match, a rebound strike in the 48th minute after Neymar's shot hit the post. Barcelona trail unbeaten league leaders Real Madrid by two points after 10 games.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:36 pm on 30 Oct

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Liverpool continue unbeaten run with win over Crystal Palace

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:11 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

Liverpool defeated Crystal Palace 4-2 at Selhurst Park in the Premier League on Saturday, taking their unbeaten run to 8 matches this season. Emre Can opened the scoring for Liverpool with a 16th-minute strike, while the other goals for the visitors came from Lovren, Matip and Firmino. Midfielder James McArthur scored a brace for Palace to make the scoreline 4-2.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:11 pm on 30 Oct

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Man City end winless streak with 4-0 win over West Brom

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:54 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

Manchester City defeated West Bromwich Albion 4-0 at The Hawthorns in the Premier League on Saturday, thereby ending their winless run of six matches. Sergio Agüero started the rout in the 19th minute before doubling the lead after nine minutes. İlkay Gündoğan's brace late in the second half helped City reach top of the PL table on goal difference.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:54 pm on 30 Oct

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Manchester United now winless in 4 Premier League matches

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:52 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

Manchester United's winless run in the Premier League stretched to four games after they played out a 0-0 draw against visitors Burnley on Saturday. Despite dominating possession and hitting 37 shots, United could not break the deadlock as Ibrahimovic's goalless run in the PL extended to 6 games. Manchester United are eighth-placed in the Premier League table.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:52 pm on 30 Oct

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Ronaldo scores hattrick as Real Madrid defeat Alavés

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:35 pm on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

Real Madrid defeated Deportivo Alavés 4-1 in the La Liga on Saturday led by a Cristiano Ronaldo hattrick, his 31st in the league. Alavés got the first strike, before Ronaldo equalised and then gave Madrid the lead in the 33rd minute. He scored his third in the 88th minute, four minutes after Alvaro Morata also got one for the visitors.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:35 pm on 30 Oct

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Sachin wishes Happy Diwali to Indian soldiers

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:58 am on 30 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar posted a video on Twitter, wishing Happy Diwali to Indian soldiers. The tweet's caption read, "Snow-capped mountains, blazing deserts, dense forests & a lot more couldn't stop them. Let us send our love & #Sandesh2Soldiers this Diwali". Earlier cricketers including Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli and Yuvraj Singh had also posted similar videos.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:58 am on 30 Oct

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Chennaiyin FC, Kerala Blasters play out a 0-0 draw

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:18 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Chennaiyin FC and Kerala Blasters played out a 0-0 draw in their Indian Super League match at Chennai's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday. Both the teams are now on nine points, with Chennaiyin FC occupying the fourth spot, ahead of the Kerala Blasters on goal difference in the Indian Super League standings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:18 pm on 29 Oct

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India's Jhulan Goswami becomes top-ranked female ODI bowler

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:23 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Indian cricketer Jhulan Goswami has become the top-ranked female bowler in the ICC ODI rankings, seven years after she last held the spot. Goswami has 730 points, leading second-placed West Indian Stafanie Taylor by 79 points. The 33-year-old has picked 175 wickets for India in 148 games, and was part of the 2005 World Cup squad, which finished as runners-up.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:23 pm on 29 Oct

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9-yr-old dresses up as Liverpool manager for Halloween

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

A nine-year-old Liverpool fan from Dublin, Sam Breen, dressed up as Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for his school's fancy dress to celebrate Halloween. Sam's father posted a picture on Twitter, in which the boy's wearing a blonde wig, thick-rimmed glasses and sports a beard similar to Klopp's. The picture has been retweeted over 1,000 times and received over 3,000 likes.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 29 Oct

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Mirza-Hingis crash out of WTA Finals

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:23 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

The Indo-Swiss duo of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis crashed out of the year-end WTA Finals tournament after a 6-3, 2-6, 6-10 defeat to Russia's Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina in the semifinal on Saturday. The duo had reunited to defend their year-end WTA Finals' title after having split as a pair earlier in 2016.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:23 pm on 29 Oct

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Sports Ministry recognises Boxing Federation of India

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:22 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Boxing Federation of India (BFI) was granted recognition by Sports Ministry as the national federation for the sport on Friday. Uttarakhand's Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of Spicejet Airlines, was elected as the President of BFI. "Recognition to BFI will give a big boost to preparation of boxers for the Tokyo Olympics and other international competitions," Sports Ministry tweeted.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:22 pm on 29 Oct

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Top-ranked Kerber advances to the final of WTA Finals C'ship

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:18 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

World number one Angelique Kerber reached the final of year-end WTA Finals tournament after securing a 6-2, 6-1 victory over defending champion Agnieszka Radwanska. With the win, Kerber took her head-to-head tally against Radwanska to six apiece. Angelique Kerber, winner of 2016's Australian Open and US Open, will face Dominika Cibulkova in the tournament's final on Sunday.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:18 pm on 29 Oct

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Azharuddin to contest Hyderabad Cricket Association election

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:01 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin is planning to contest the next election of the Hyderabad Cricket Association. “I am planning to contest in the HCA election. But nothing has been finalized", said the former cricketer about his plans. Currently, former off-spinner Arshad Ayub is the president of HCA and has been accused of being involved in a monetary scam.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:01 pm on 29 Oct

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India win ODI series against New Zealand

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:41 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

India clinched the five-match ODI series against New Zealand 3-2 after winning the final ODI by 190 runs on Saturday. Powered by Rohit Sharma's 70(65), Virat Kohli's 65(76), and MS Dhoni's 41(59), India posted a score of 269/6. New Zealand were dismissed for 79 in 23.1 overs, driven by leg-spinner Amit Mishra's 5 wickets for 18 runs in six overs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:41 pm on 29 Oct

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Twitter applauds BCCI’s ‘Nayi Soch’ initiative

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Applauding BCCI's 'Nayi Soch' initiative, a user tweeted, "Proud moment for every mother as Indian Team is wearing Jersey with their Mother's name on it #NayiSoch @StarPlus". "This #NayiSoch is a great idea. Really. But, India better beat New Zealand, or their mothers are going to be pissed !", read another user's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 29 Oct

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Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'Or: Zidane

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:55 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo "clearly deserves the Ballon d'Or". Ronaldo won both the major European tournaments, Champions League with Real Madrid and the European Championship with Portugal last season. "Not just at an individual level, but above all on a collective level...he knows everything he is achieving is thanks to hard work," Zidane added.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:55 pm on 29 Oct

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India beat S Korea in penalty shootouts to reach ACT final

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:33 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

The Indian hockey team reached the final of the Asian Champions Trophy after defeating South Korea 5-4 in their semifinal's penalty shootout on Saturday. Talwinder Singh broke the deadlock before Seo Inwoo's equaliser for Korea. Jihun Yang's strike gave Korea the lead seven minutes from full-time, but Ramandeep helped India reach the shootout with his strike five minutes from full-time.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:33 pm on 29 Oct

Cibulkova beats Kuznetsova to reach final of WTA Finals

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:31 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

World number eight Dominika Cibulkova defeated ninth-ranked Svetlana Kuznetsova 1-6, 7-6, 6-4 to reach the final at her debut WTA Finals in Singapore. The Slovak will face the winner of the clash between Angelique Kerber and Agnieszka Radwanska in Sunday's final. "This is my first time here and it's one of my dreams come true, just incredible," said Cibulkova.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:31 pm on 29 Oct

I am against Ballon d'Or: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:30 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Arsenal coach Arsene Wenger has revealed that he is against Ballon d'Or as the award "gets in the head of players". Wenger stressed on the fact that football is a "collective sport". He added, "I feel sometimes it (Ballon d'Or) encourages selfishness and people to go too much for their own sake when some partners are in a better position."

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:30 pm on 29 Oct

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Indian shooter pulls out of Iran c'ship due to hijab rule

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:44 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Indian shooter Heena Sidhu has pulled out of the Asian Airgun Shooting Championship to be held in Iran in December, following a compulsion on female shooters to wear the hijab. Heena tweeted, "Im not a revolutionary. But I feel dat making it mandatory for even a sportsperson to wear hijab is not in the spirit of a Sport."

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:44 pm on 29 Oct

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Atletico de Kolkata beat NorthEast United to top ISL table

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:05 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Atletico de Kolkata defeated NorthEast United FC 2-1 at Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Friday, thereby topping the Indian Super League (ISL) points table with 12 points. Home team's Emiliano Alfaro broke the deadlock by scoring in the 40th-minute before Kolkata's Hélder Postiga equalised in the 63rd-minute. Juan Belencoso sealed the match for Kolkata with his 81st-minute winner.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:05 pm on 29 Oct

Former Man Utd star promotes anti-racism by dancing as panda

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:02 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra posted a video on Instagram of him dancing in a panda costume. Evra, who currently plays for Juventus, states in the video, "Be like a panda, I am black. I am white. I am Asian...and full of love...Say no to racism." Patrice Evra was a victim of racial abuse by Luis Suarez in 2011.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:02 pm on 29 Oct

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Indian players' wearing jerseys with mothers' names in ODI

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:12 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Indian cricketers wore jerseys with their mothers' names during the fifth ODI against New Zealand in Vizag on Saturday, as a part of team sponsor Star Plus' 'Nayi Soch' campaign. Indian captain MS Dhoni said they had always been wearing their father's names on their backs and it was high time that the mothers received the respect they deserve.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:12 pm on 29 Oct

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Himachal Pradesh’s 36 is the 23rd lowest Ranji team total

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:45 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Himachal Pradesh were all out for 36 in their first innings in the Ranji Trophy against Hyderabad on Friday, which is the joint 23rd-lowest total in the tournament's history. All HP players were dismissed for single figures, with the highest individual score being 9 (30). The lowest Ranji total is Hyderabad's 21 against Rajasthan in the 2010-11 season.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:45 pm on 29 Oct

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Hyderabad bowler takes 4 wickets without giving any runs

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:08 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Hyderabad's leg-spinner Akash Bhandari took four wickets without giving away any runs in a Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh on Friday. He is the fourth Indian and 11th bowler in first-class cricket to achieve the feat. Bhandari finished with figures of 3-3-0-4, while Himachal Pradesh were all out for 36 runs in their first innings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:08 pm on 29 Oct

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Phelps admits to secret wedding before Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:43 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Olympian Michael Phelps has admitted through a Facebook Live video that he secretly got married to fiancee Nicole Johnson before the Rio Olympics. "I've been married for a while. A couple months. I had to keep it a secret from y'all...just because," said Phelps. There were rumours of Phelps' wedding after a newspaper leaked a copy of their marriage record.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:43 pm on 29 Oct

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Shall we ask England to foot team bills: BCCI to Lodha

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:21 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

The BCCI has written a letter to the Lodha Panel, asking if it should ask the England Cricket Board to foot the team's bills during its upcoming tour to India, since the Supreme Court has frozen BCCI's financial transactions. In a bilateral series, the host nation takes care of the logistical expenses, for which an MoU is signed.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:21 pm on 29 Oct

No HotSpot included in DRS for India-England Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:37 pm on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

The HotSpot technology will not be a part of the Decision Review System during the upcoming India-England Tests. Reportedly, the HotSpot proprietors in Australia told the BCCI that they wouldn't be able to provide the hardware until mid-November or February. HotSpot, which determines the contact of ball with the bat or pad, will be replaced by UltraEdge, a similar technology.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:37 pm on 29 Oct

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Para-athlete to miss int'l event due to lack of funds

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:14 am on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Para arm wrestler Shrimant Jha will be missing an international arm wrestling event in Poland in November, since the Indian Arm-Wrestling Federation said that "it lacks funds to support players individually." Jha, who has won medals at the national and international level, has not been able to arrange the required ₹1.52 lakh, despite approaching the government.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:14 am on 29 Oct

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Indian hockey defender Surender Kumar suspended

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:17 am on 29 Oct 2016,Saturday

Indian defender Surender Kumar has been suspended for two matches after being found guilty of a serious foul in the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy hockey. The defender was shown a yellow card after he lifted his stick hitting a Malaysian player's chin during India's last group game. India will be playing South Korea in the semi-final match on Saturday.

short by Anmol Sharma / 10:17 am on 29 Oct

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Rio anti-doping programme a success despite problems: IOC

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:06 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

The International Olympic Committee on Friday said the Rio Olympics anti-doping programme was successful, despite lack of trained staff and inadequate testing. The 55-page WADA international observers' report had noted there were "serious failings" in the process. However, the report added "the integrity of the programme was ensured despite challenges the organising committee had to overcome."

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:06 pm on 28 Oct

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High schooler had predicted Chicago's 2016 World Series

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

Michael Lee had predicted in his high school yearbook quote that Chicago-based baseball club Chicago Cubs would be appearing in the MLB World Series in 2016. Lee's quote read, "Chicago Cubs. 2016 World Champions. You heard it here first." The Chicago Cubs are appearing in the tournament for the first time in seven decades.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 28 Oct

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PV Sindhu crashes out of French Open

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:03 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

Rio silver medallist PV Sindhu crashed out of the French Open Superseries after losing to China's He Bingjiao 20-22, 17-21 on Thursday. This was Sindhu's second early exit from a BWF Super Series tournament after her Denmark Open exit last month. Notably, Sindhu is India's only female silver medallist at the Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:03 pm on 28 Oct

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Cook becomes 1st player to score 10,000 Test runs as opener

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:16 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

England Test captain Alastair Cook has become the first player to score 10,000 Test runs as opener. Cook achieved the feat during the second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Friday, taking his opening tally to 10,002 runs in 229 innings. Before Cook, Sunil Gavaskar held the record for most Test runs as opener, with 9,607 runs in 203 innings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:16 pm on 28 Oct

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Thierry Henry trains kids during trip to India

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:08 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

Ex-Arsenal and Barcelona forward Thierry Henry trained kids from Arsenal Soccer School and Reliance Foundation Young Champs at NSCI stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Praising Indian football, Henry said, "India has amazing football talent at the grass root level that needs to be nurtured and given a chance to grow." Henry also played a five-a-side football match at the event.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:08 pm on 28 Oct

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India wins its 1st international roller skating racing medal

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:44 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

India has won its first-ever medal in an international roller skating racing event at the ongoing Asian Championships in China. The trio of Dhanush Babu, Vikram Ingale and Nikhilesh Tabhane won the bronze in the 3,000-metre team relay event. India has previously won medals in the artistic form of roller skating, including two bronze medals at the 2010 Asian Games.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:44 pm on 28 Oct

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Delhi Dynamos held to 1-1 draw by FC Pune City

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:49 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

Delhi Dynamos FC and FC Pune City played out a 1-1 draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi in the Indian Super League on Thursday. Pune took the lead just before half time with Rodriguez Tato's header, before Delhi's Milan Singh equalised with a low shot in the 79th minute. This was Delhi Dynamos' 5th consecutive game without a win.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:49 pm on 28 Oct

Johnson describes Michael Clarke's captaincy as 'toxic'

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:22 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson has revealed the team's atmosphere during Michael Clarke's captaincy was "toxic". "The dynamics definitely changed. It became more groups...It wasn't a team...Even some of the young guys coming through could see it a mile away and they didn't enjoy it," said Johnson. Clarke and Johnson weren't on good terms following a spat in 2013.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:22 pm on 28 Oct

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Virat Kohli sends Diwali wishes for Indian Armed Forces

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:16 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

Virat Kohli posted a video on Twitter on Thursday, to show his support for PM Narendra Modi's #Sandesh2Soldiers campaign. Virat wrote, "Whenever you see a jawan, salute them. We get to celebrate festivals & live in peace because of them. Jai Hind #Sandesh2Soldiers." Celebrities including Virender Sehwag, Akshay Kumar and Salman Khan have tweeted videos in support of the campaign.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:16 pm on 28 Oct

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Mirza-Hingis through to WTA Finals semifinal

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:16 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

The Indo-Swiss pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis progressed to the semifinals of the year-end WTA Finals tournament on Thursday. The duo, who have reunited for the tournament, defeated the Chinese Taipei doubles pairing of sisters Yung-Jan Chan and Hao-Ching Chan in straight sets 7-6, 7-5. Mirza-Hingis are the defending champions at the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:16 pm on 28 Oct

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Paes-Ramanathan lose to unseeded duo in ATP Challenger

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:52 pm on 28 Oct 2016,Friday

Second seeds Leander Paes and Ramkumar Ramanathan crashed out of the ATP Challenger tournament in Pune on Thursday, losing 6-2, 3-6, 4-10 to unseeded Hugo Nys and Luca Margaroli in the second round. The tournament was Paes' first ATP Challenger at home after almost two decades. Meanwhile, top seeds Purav Raja and Divij Sharan advanced to the next round.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:52 pm on 28 Oct

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F1 stars play football before Mexican Grand Prix

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:07 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Formula One racers including Toro Rosso drivers Daniil Kvyat, Carlos Sainz and Force India's Nico Hulkenberg, played a charity football match alongside former Spanish defender Carles Puyol, ahead of Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix. Mercedes' Nico Rosberg currently leads the Formula One drivers' championship, ahead of British teammate Lewis Hamilton.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:07 pm on 27 Oct

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Cricketers wish Irfan Pathan on his 32nd birthday

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:22 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

On the occasion of bowler Irfan Pathan's 32nd birthday, Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "A very happy birthday @IrfanPathan! Biryani kab khila raha hai?" Harbhajan Singh wrote, "Happy birthday @IrfanPathan. May god bless you with all the happiness. Biryani par haath halka rakhna," while VVS Laxman tweeted, "Warm birthday wishes to @IrfanPathan Have a great year. Also waiting for the special news."

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:22 pm on 27 Oct

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Fans clash during Chelsea-West Ham Football League Cup game

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:17 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

West Ham’s 2-1 win over Chelsea was marred by violence by supporters of both sides towards the end of the match. Supporters started pelting each other with seats, bottles and coins. The London Stadium, where West Ham moved this season, has seen repeated violence since the start of this season which has resulted in over 9 arrests so far.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:17 pm on 27 Oct

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Mourinho charged with misconduct over comments on referee

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:51 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Manchester United manager José Mourinho was charged with misconduct over the comments he made on referee Anthony Taylor before the Liverpool match on October 17. The Football Association confirmed that Mourinho has until Monday to respond to the charge. Mourinho had claimed Taylor would find it difficult to perform well as he was put "under pressure" by "somebody intentionally".

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:51 pm on 27 Oct

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After Warne, Warner, when is Warnest coming: Sehwag

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:34 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

On the occasion of Australian cricketer David Warner's 30th birthday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Happy Bday @davidwarner31. After having the legend Warne, now Aus have Warner. When is Warnest coming? Also,no warning given by both greats." Warner replied to tweet, posting, "Thanks Mr Sehwag @virendersehwag." Sehwag and Warner played together for the IPL franchise Delhi Daredevils from 2009 to 2013.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:34 pm on 27 Oct

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Club employs homeless man who slept outside stadium

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:11 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

La Liga club Real Sociedad have offered a job to a homeless man who has been sleeping outside the club’s stadium Anoeta Stadium for the past eight months. The 35-year-old has now been employed as a part of the ground maintenance team. The club has agreed on an initial two-month contract, which will be extended if his work goes well.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:11 pm on 27 Oct

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Me and Messi are not good friends: Ronaldo

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:11 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has said that he and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi are not good friends but added that there is a "big mutual respect" between them. The Portugal forward further added that the media likes to make out like the pair have a big rivalry, but they don't.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:11 pm on 27 Oct

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Serie A match halted following earthquake tremors

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:04 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

A football match between Pescara and Atalanta in Italy's football league Serie A, was halted for a few minutes on Wednesday after tremors were felt during the game. Television pictures showed people moving towards the exits, while players and officials remained on the pitch. Two earthquakes, measuring 5.5 and 6.1 hit Central Italy on Wednesday, causing damage to historic buildings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:04 pm on 27 Oct

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82-year-old woman is 'UP's revolver dadi'

short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:04 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Eighty-two-year-old Chandro Tomar, who is a professional sharp shooter, is known as 'UP's revolver dadi'. Hailing from the Baghpat district in Uttar Pradesh, she started training when she was 65 years old. Tomar, who is known as the oldest woman sharpshooter in the world, has won more than 25 national championships.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:04 pm on 27 Oct

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EX-PL player to open football academy in India: Reports

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:09 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Former Manchester United and Chelsea player Juan Sebastián Verón is reportedly set to open a football academy in Bengaluru, in partnership with former Brazil and Mohun Bagan player Beto. The project is expected to start soon with 100 kids being nurtured by coaches from Brazil and Argentina. Verón is also expected to visit the country and coach the youngsters.

short by Anmol Sharma / 06:09 pm on 27 Oct

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Sangakkara was part of Test cricket's highest partnership

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Former Sri Lankan captain, Kumar Sangakkara, who is celebrating his 39th birthday today, was part of Test cricket's highest ever partnership. Sangakkara and his teammate since Under-19 days Mahela Jayawardene recorded a 624-run stand against South Africa in Colombo in 2006. Sangakkara went on to score 287 in the innings, one of his 11 double centuries in Test cricket.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 27 Oct

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London 2012 lifters stripped of gold medals after retests

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:44 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Three female Kazakhstan weightlifters, who won gold at the 2012 London Olympics, have been stripped of their medals by the International Olympic Committee following doping retests. The medalists are among eight athletes disqualified, with 98 samples from the 2008 and 2012 Games testing positive for banned substances. Six medalists from the 2008 Beijing Olympics have also been disqualified.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:44 pm on 27 Oct

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Former Barcelona goalkeeper Valdes launches dating app

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:02 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes has launched "Hola Dating", a new mobile dating app. The Spaniard's app will give competition to other dating apps including Tinder. The goalkeeper has associated with Barcelona-based startup group called Tramontana Adventure for developing the app, and is hoping to get it launched on Android and iOS platforms.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:02 pm on 27 Oct

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Ajay Jayaram, Sai Praneeth crash out of French Open

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:24 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Indian shuttlers Ajay Jayaram and Sai Praneeth crashed out of the French Open after suffering defeats in their respective singles' first-round matches on Wednesday. Jayaram lost to Indonesia’s Anthony Ginting 22-20, 10-21, 18-21 while Praneeth was outdone 21-15, 8-21, 19-2 by Lee Hyun-il of South Korea. PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy are the only Indians left in the tournament.

short by Anmol Sharma / 04:24 pm on 27 Oct

Video: Fernandez's scissor kick goal against Leonesa

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:01 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Real Madrid defender Nacho Fernandez scored a scissor kick goal against third-division side Cultural Leonesa in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday. In the 69th-minute, Nacho converted James Rodríguez's right-wing cross just inside the area, prompting astonishment from teammates. Coach Zinedine Zidane later said that the goal was better than his volley in 2002's Champions League final for Real Madrid.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:01 pm on 27 Oct

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Sindhu, Prannoy advance to pre-quarter finals of French Open

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:33 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu defeated Hong Kong’s Yip Pui Yin 21-9, 29-27 to book a place in the pre-quarterfinals of the French Open on Wednesday. Sindhu will now be facing World number eleven He Bingjiao on Thursday. In the men’s draw, Indian shuttler HS Prannoy also sealed the last-16 spot ousting Thailand’s Boonsak Ponsana 21-16, 21-18.

short by Anmol Sharma / 03:33 pm on 27 Oct

Pathan only bowler to take hattrick in 1st over of a Test

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:10 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Indian pacer Irfan Pathan, who is celebrating his 32nd birthday today, is the only bowler in the Test history to claim a hat-trick in the first over of a Test. Pathan achieved the feat against Pakistan in 2006 when he dismissed Salman Butt, Younis Khan, and Mohammad Yousuf with the last three deliveries of the match's first over.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:10 pm on 27 Oct

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Warner 1st in 139 yrs to play int'l cricket before 1st class

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:56 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Australian batsman David Warner, who is celebrating his 30th birthday on Thursday, is the only player since 1877 to play international cricket before playing any first-class match. Warner made his debut against South Africa in a T20I match at Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2009, in which he played a match-winning knock of 89(43) and was adjudged Man of the Match.

short by Anmol Sharma / 01:56 pm on 27 Oct

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Real Madrid rout Cultural Leonesa 7-1 in Copa del Rey

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:52 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Real Madrid put seven goals past third-division side Cultural Leonesa, who were featuring in their debut Copa del Rey match on Wednesday. Marco Asensio and Alvaro Morata scored two goals each, while Leonesa also conceded an own-goal. Madrid's seventh was Nacho Fernandez's scissor-kick, which coach Zinedine Zidane called as "a goal that will go down in history".

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:52 pm on 27 Oct

Mata fires Manchester United past City in the EFL Cup

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:16 pm on 27 Oct 2016,Thursday

Juan Mata's strike helped Manchester United register a 1-0 win over rivals Manchester City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. With the win, United progress into the tournament's last eight and will next face West Ham United at home. With the loss, Pep Guardiola has now gone six games without a win for the first time in his managerial career.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:16 pm on 27 Oct

read more at The Guardian

India, Ashwin retain number 1 ICC Test rankings

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:42 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

India has retained its number one Test spot in the latest ICC rankings with 115 points, leading second-placed Pakistan by four points. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also continued to top the bowlers' list with 900 points, ahead of South Africa's Dale Steyn and England's James Anderson. Ajinkya Rahane is the top-ranked Indian batsman at sixth with 825 points.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:42 pm on 26 Oct

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Surprising no kabaddi players were given cash prizes: Thakur

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:17 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Ajay Thakur, member of India's Kabaddi World Cup-winning squad, has expressed surprise that no kabaddi players are being considered for cash awards. "The entire team was given Rs 10 lakh by the Sports Ministry...If you divide it yourself, you will realise the amount is nominal...I didn't start playing for money, so I'll continue to do what I'm doing," said Thakur.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:17 pm on 26 Oct

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PCB chief debunks ban on push-up celebrations

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:53 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi debunked the claims that the board had barred the Pakistani players from doing push-ups as a celebration in cricket matches. “Oh for God’s sake, there is no ban on pushups! In fact I think players should do 100 pushups when they score a century!!”, Sethi said in a tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:53 pm on 26 Oct

Atletico de Kolkata coach suspended for one match

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:25 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Atletico de Kolkata coach Jose Molina has been handed a one-match suspension for repeatedly protesting against the referee's decisions during Kolkata's match against Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League on Tuesday. Molina will now have to sit out Atletico de Kolkata's away match against NorthEast United on October 28.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:25 pm on 26 Oct

read more at India Today

Federer most valuable athlete brand of 2016: Forbes

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:01 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, with a brand value of $36 million, was named the most valuable athlete brand of 2016 by Forbes. Federer finished ahead of American basketball player LeBron James and golfer Phil Mickelson with brand values of $34 million and $28 million respectively. India's limited-overs captain MS Dhoni occupied the tenth spot with $11 million brand value.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:01 pm on 26 Oct

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Don't risk inviting foreign teams to Pakistan: Shoaib

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Former cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has said Pakistan shouldn't "risk inviting" foreign teams to the country, following the current security situation. "The security situation is such that we will have to be patient. I am sure international cricket will return to Pakistan but it will take some time," he said. No top Test team has toured Pakistan since March 2009.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 26 Oct

India's jr women's hockey team defeats Spain 3-2

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:38 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

India's junior women's hockey team defeated hosts Spain 3-2 in a five-nation invitational hockey tournament on Wednesday. Spain's Clara Ycart opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Jyoti's 28th-minute equaliser. India took the lead in the 42nd minute with Ritu's goal, which was cancelled out two minutes later. A 62nd-minute strike by Sangita Kumari won India the match.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:38 pm on 26 Oct

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NZ defeat India in 4th ODI to level series

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:30 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

New Zealand defeated India by 19 runs in the fourth ODI at Ranchi on Wednesday, to level the five-match series 2-2. Batting first, the Kiwis made 260/7, with opener Martin Guptill top-scoring with 72 (84). India were then bowled out for 241, driven by Ajinkya Rahane's 57(70), while Tim Southee claimed three wickets for NZ.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:30 pm on 26 Oct

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Van Persie receives awards for 100 national appearances

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:18 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Dutch forward Robin van Persie received the UEFA 100 Club commemorative cap, medal, and Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB) Golden plate for featuring in over 100 matches for his national team. The former Manchester United forward is the eighth player to have played over 100 matches for Netherlands. Persie has scored 50 goals in 101 appearances for Netherlands so far.

short by Anmol Sharma / 09:18 pm on 26 Oct

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India beat Malaysia 2-1 in Asian Champions Trophy

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:41 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

India defeated hosts Malaysia 2-1 in their last group match of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey on Wednesday. Fullback Rupinder Pal Singh scored a brace, including a penalty corner, to make India the table-toppers at the end of the group stage. India, who are unbeaten in the tournament, will now play the semi-final against the fourth-placed team on October 29.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:41 pm on 26 Oct

Some superheroes wear a blue jersey with keeping gloves

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:26 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to MS Dhoni's no-look run-out during the fourth ODI against New Zealand, a user tweeted, "Not all superheroes wear a cape, some wear a blue jersey with wicket keeping gloves. #IndvsNZ #Dhoni". "Dhoni can back & park his car without looking back because he has a camera on the back of his head #respect", read another user's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:26 pm on 26 Oct

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James Anderson to miss first 3 Tests against India

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:23 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

England pacer James Anderson has not been included in the initial 16 man squad for the five-match Test series against India, as he is recovering from a shoulder injury. The injury forced Anderson out of the ongoing series against Bangladesh as well. According to reports, Anderson could be back in the side after the third Test match at Mohali.

short by Anmol Sharma / 08:23 pm on 26 Oct

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Golfer pulls off "off the wall" chip trick shot

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:03 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

American professional golfer Paige Spiranac posted a video on social media in which she pulls off an "off the wall" chip trick shot. In the video the 23-year-old chips the ball off a wall and lands it into a cup placed on an adjacent wall. Spiranac, who is ranked 1093 in the world, is known for her trick shot videos.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:03 pm on 26 Oct

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Dhoni pulls off no-look run-out in ODI against NZ

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:46 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Indian skipper MS Dhoni pulled off a "no-look" run-out during India's fourth ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday. New Zealand were 222/5 in the 46th over, when Ross Taylor's flick reached the fine leg boundary. Dhawal Kulkarni collected the ball and threw it towards Dhoni, who directed it onto the stumps with his back facing the stumps.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:46 pm on 26 Oct

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World's 1st Football Association was founded on Oct 26, 1863

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:41 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

England's Football Association (FA), the world's first football body, was formed in London on October 26, 1863. Eleven clubs met to form the association, most of which are now defunct or play only Rugby, with Civil Service FC being the only one still existent and playing football. The inaugural game was held on December 19 in the same year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:41 pm on 26 Oct

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Perform prayers instead of push-ups to celebrate: PCB

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:10 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Pakistan Cricket Board has barred its players from doing push-ups in celebration and instead perform "nafl prayers or sajdahs". The order came after a ruling party lawmaker objected to the celebration saying it "promoted a negative image of Pakistan". The push-up celebration was started by Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq as a tribute to the Pakistan Army during their England tour.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:10 pm on 26 Oct

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Sindhu reaches French Open second round

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:53 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu progressed to the second round of the French Open Superseries in Paris after a 21-19, 29-27 win over Hong Kong's Yip Pui Yin on Wednesday. The sixth-seeded Indian shuttler saved three game points in the match while Pui Yin saved five match points before succumbing on the sixth one.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:53 pm on 26 Oct

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Younis Khan jumps to second position in ICC Test rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:35 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Pakistani batsman Younis Khan leapfrogged New Zealand captain Kane Williamson to reach the second rank in the ICC Test batsmen rankings on Wednesday. Australia's Steven Smith still leads the batting charts, with Joe Root, Hashim Amla and Williamson occupying the third, fourth and fifth positions respectively. Notably, India's Ajinkya Rahane occupies the sixth spot in the rankings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:35 pm on 26 Oct

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MS Dhoni's brand value drops by 48% in a year: Forbes

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:31 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

According to Forbes list of most valuable sports brands of 2016, MS Dhoni's brand value has suffered a 48% year-on-year decrease, going from $21 million to $11 million. An athlete's brand value is their earnings, minus the average income of that sport's top ten athletes. Dhoni, the only Indian on the list, has been placed tenth in the athletes' category.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:31 pm on 26 Oct

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Russian sets new base jump world record

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:37 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Russian base jumper Valery Rozov smashed his own world record by leaping from the Himalayan mountain Cho Oyu, the world's sixth tallest mountain. The 51-year-old base jumper dived from a height of 7,700 meters from the mountain, which is almost nine times taller than the Burj Khalifa. Rozov's previous best attempt was a 7,220-metre jump from Mount Everest in 2013.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:37 pm on 26 Oct

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Nike most valuable sports business brand in 2016: Forbes

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:32 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Nike has been named the most valuable sports business brand of 2016 by Forbes, with a brand value of $27 billion. The company, which topped the list last year too, saw a 3.8% increase in its brand value. While second-placed ESPN's brand value is $16.5 billion, Adidas at third place has risen to $7 billion, up by 12.9% from 2015.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:32 pm on 26 Oct

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Shooter Abhinav Bindra invests in tea startup Kettlery

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:31 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Ahmedabad-based tea startup Kettlery has raised ₹6.71 crore in seed funding from shooter Abhinav Bindra’s fund Shooting Star Sports LLP and Franchise India Brands. Launched in April last year, Kettlery operates in both online and offline formats and sells a variety of tea blends and accessories. It competes with the likes of Chai Point and Chaayos.

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:31 pm on 26 Oct

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Pollard dropped for not being 'committed to batting'

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:08 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

All-rounder Kieron Pollard has been omitted from the West Indies squad for the upcoming Zimbabwe tri-series for not being "committed to batting". Labelling his axing as "funny", Pollard said he was assured of a team spot by the Chairman of Selectors. "It's clear I don't have the stats of a Lara but nobody...can ever question my commitment while playing."

short by Anmol Sharma / 05:08 pm on 26 Oct

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12 state bodies won’t use funds: BCCI informs SC

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:46 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Indian cricket board, BCCI on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that 12 of its member associations will not utilise the funds received by the cricket body until further orders of the apex court. The court had earlier blocked funds to the state associations till BCCI implements the Lodha Committee recommendations. The state bodies include Mumbai, Punjab, and Gujarat, among others.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:46 pm on 26 Oct

Water tanker driver named Mr Asia at bodybuilding contest

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:15 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Bengaluru-based water tanker driver G Balakrishna was crowned Mr Asia 2016 at the fifth Phil-Asia bodybuilding championships in the Philippines. The 25-year-old, known as the 'Arnold Schwarzenegger of Whitefield,' had previously won the 2014 Mr Universe title at the world championship in Greece. Balakrishna started the water tanker business in 2010 to supplement his income as a gym instructor.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:15 pm on 26 Oct

Saqlain Mushtaq to help England with spin for India tour

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:52 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Former Pakistani spinner Saqlain Mushtaq has been appointed as the England cricket team's spin consultant for its upcoming tour of India. The 39-year-old will be helping the English side prepare for the five-match Test series commencing on November 9 at Rajkot. Saqlain has assisted West Indies, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in the past.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:52 pm on 26 Oct

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Angelique Kerber receives WTA Year-End World No. 1 award

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:39 pm on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

German tennis player Angelique Kerber was presented with the WTA Year-End World No. 1 award on Tuesday. The 28-year-old is the second German to achieve the feat after Steffi Graf who held the year-end number 1 ranking for a record eight times. Kerber won two Grand Slams this year and ended Serena Williams record-equaling 186 straight weeks at the top.

short by Anmol Sharma / 02:39 pm on 26 Oct

Liverpool beat Tottenham 2-1 in Capital One Cup

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:02 am on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

English striker, Daniel Sturridge's brace helped Liverpool register a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Capital One Cup on Tuesday night. Sturridge opened the scoring for Liverpool in the ninth minute of the match, before doubling the lead in the 64th minute. Tottenham's Vincent Janssen scored Tottenham's solitary goal with a penalty in the 76th minute.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:02 am on 26 Oct

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La Liga side Villarreal sign Pune City FC youngster on loan

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:29 am on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Indian Under-19 international Ashique Kuruniyan has signed a two and a half month loan spell with La Liga side Villareal CF. Kuruniyan, who is a creative midfielder and can play as a striker, is an academy graduate of I-League club Pune FC and is featuring for the ISL Pune City FC side in his debut season.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:29 am on 26 Oct

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Herath set to become oldest Test captain in 33 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:26 am on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath will become the oldest player to captain a side for the first time since 1983, after being named skipper for the country's tour to Zimbabwe. The 38-year-old was named captain after Angelo Mathews was injured. Herath, making his captaincy debut in his 74th Test, played 71 ODIs and 17 T20Is before retiring from limited-overs cricket.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:26 am on 26 Oct

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Mirza, Hingis to reunite to defend WTA Finals title

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:15 am on 26 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Former world number one women's doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis are set to reunite to defend their year-end WTA Finals title in Singapore. The Indo-Swiss pair, who split earlier this year, qualified for the tournament together and hence will play together. The tournament features the world's top-8 doubles teams competing for the year's best doubles team title.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:15 am on 26 Oct

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B'desh cricketer's ad banned for being too 'raunchy'

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:56 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

An advertisement featuring Bangladeshi cricketer Sabbir Rahman has been taken off air by Bangladesh Cricket, after social media labelled it as "too raunchy". The promo, of a non-alcoholic drink, shows Rahman being handcuffed by a woman police officer while drinking the beverage. "It does not fit with the image of Bangladesh Cricket," an official was quoted as saying.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:56 pm on 25 Oct

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Olympian sprinter Powell to race at Delhi Half Marathon

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:49 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former Jamaican Olympic sprinter Asafa Powell is set to take part in the 2016 edition of the Delhi Half Marathon in November. The Jamaican, who held the 100-m world record from 2005 to 2008, has broken the 10-second barrier in competitions a record 97 times. The Delhi Half Marathon is expected to attract over 30,000 runners.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:49 pm on 25 Oct

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Boxers Akhil Kumar, Jitender Kumar to turn professional

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:19 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Boxers Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar are set to turn professional, signing a contract with Infinity Optimal Solutions, the Indian promoters of pro boxer Vijender Singh. Akhil and Jitender both are 2006 Commonwealth Games' medalists, winning gold and bronze respectively in their categories. The two are awaiting permission from the Haryana Police, where they are DSPs, before making the move.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:19 pm on 25 Oct

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Cash awards stalled after Rio medalists name new coaches

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:44 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Cash awards being given to coaches of Rio Olympics and Paralympics medalists have been stalled by the Sports Ministry, following confusion over names submitted by wrestler Sakshi Malik and Paralympian Deepa Malik. While Deepa has named her husband as her coach, Sakshi has named Mandeep Singh, whose name is being refuted by Sports Authority of India officials.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:44 pm on 25 Oct

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Welcome to India king of football Thierry Henry, tweets user

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:11 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Reacting to former French footballer Thierry Henry attending the Atletico de Kolkata vs Mumbai City FC ISL match on Tuesday, a user tweeted, "#LetsFootballWithHenry Welcome to India king of football Thierry henry. Miss u sir". Another user's tweet read, "Kolkata is a blessed land! Messi, Maradona, Pele & now Thierry Henry! Lets Football With Henry @IndSuperLeague".

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:11 pm on 25 Oct

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Ronaldo set to visit India next year: Reports

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:09 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

A report by magazine XtraTime claims that Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is set to visit India next year. The Real Madrid forward is expected to visit Kolkata in June 2017. Earlier in 2011, Argentina's Lionel Messi had visited the city along with his Argentina side, to face Venezuela in an international friendly.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:09 pm on 25 Oct

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India defeat China 9-0 in Asian Champions Trophy

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:23 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

India went to the top of the table, defeating China 9-0 in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey in Malaysia on Tuesday. Akashdeep Singh, Affan Yousuf and Jasjit Kular scored a brace each, while Rupinder Pal Singh, Nikkin Thimmaiah and Lalit Upadhyay struck one each for India. The team are unbeaten in the tournament, winning three and drawing one match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:23 pm on 25 Oct

Kuznetsova cuts hair in the middle of her WTA Finals match

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:04 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Russian tennis player Svetlana Kuznetsova cut off part of her own hair during a changeover in her WTA Finals victory over Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska on Monday. Kuznetsova, who went on to defeat Radwanska 7-5, 1-6, 7-5, cut off a thick plait in half with scissors at the start of the match's third set.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:04 pm on 25 Oct

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Felt sick after my bouncer hit Kohli in 2014: Johnson

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:43 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Australian bowler Mitchell Johnson has revealed in his autobiography that he "felt sick" after a bouncer hit Virat Kohli's helmet in the 2014 Adelaide Test, which was held shortly after Australian cricketer Phil Hughes' death. "It was my job...to make batsmen play from the fear of being hit...I questioned all of that. I couldn't drop short with conviction," wrote Johnson.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:43 pm on 25 Oct

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Gilchrist wishes Dhoni on completing 9,000 ODI runs

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:07 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Ex-Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist posted an Instagram message for Indian ODI captain MS Dhoni, who completed 9,000 ODI runs recently. Gilchrist wrote, "A day or so late, but huge congrats to #MSDhoni on reaching #9000 ODI runs. Cool, calm, collected at all times..." Gilchrist and Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara are the only other wicketkeepers to score 9,000+ ODI runs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:07 pm on 25 Oct

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Antoine Griezmann named La Liga Player of the Year

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Frenchman Antoine Griezmann beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to win his maiden La Liga Player of the Year award, for his performance for Atletico Madrid in last season. Atletico Madrid won four of the six main awards presented, while Real Madrid and Barcelona managed an award each. Notably, Messi won his seventh ‘Best Forward of the Year’ award.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 25 Oct

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Stopped watching cricket after Sachin's retirement: Bindra

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

India's Olympic gold winning shooter Abhinav Bindra said that he lost interest in cricket after former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar retired from the sport. "I'd follow Team India's performances, but have stopped doing so after Sachin called it a day... He was different, definitely, a cut above the rest," Bindra said during an interview.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 25 Oct

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Lodha panel stalls IPL media rights bidding process

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:36 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The Lodha Committee sent a letter to BCCI stating the Board cannot go ahead with the IPL media rights bidding scheduled for Tuesday, till they "unreservedly comply" with the Supreme Court. The order in question fixes a ceiling over which BCCI cannot enter into contracts. Eighteen bidders were contesting for the rights which were expected to sell for $4 billion.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:36 pm on 25 Oct

Pakistan win 2nd Test to seal series against WI

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:33 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Pakistan defeated West Indies by 133 runs in the 2nd Test at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the Test series. The Windies were set a target of 456, after Pakistan took a 228-run lead in the first innings. The Windies wrapped up their second innings at 322, with spinner Yasir Shah taking 6/124.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:33 pm on 25 Oct

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Maria Sharapova removed from WTA rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:33 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova, who is currently serving a 15-month suspension after testing positive for banned substances, was removed from the Women's Tennis Association rankings by the association on Monday. The 29-year-old Russian will be eligible to officially return to tennis from April 26 next year and will miss three tournaments till then.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:33 pm on 25 Oct

Sehwag participates in PM Modi's #Sandesh2Soldiers campaign

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:29 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag posted a video on Twitter on Tuesday, extending his support to PM Modi's #Sandesh2Soldiers campaign. In the video, Sehwag says, "Our fauj is the reason for our mauj. Kisi Bhi Fauji Ko Dekho,Toh Ek Salute Thoko." PM Narendra Modi started the campaign to encourage people to send videos with Diwali wishes for India's defence personnel.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:29 pm on 25 Oct

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US robots beat Australian rivals in football championship

short by Vani Vivek / 05:31 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

A team of robots developed by the University of Texas on Monday beat the team from Australia's University of New South Wales 7-3 in a game of football during China's 2016 World Robot Conference. Robot football matches have been played since the mid-1990s and the 'RoboCup' used humanoid robots about 23 inches tall developed by French company Aldebaran Robotics.

short by Vani Vivek / 05:31 pm on 25 Oct

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FIFA U-17 WC in India to start from October 6 next year

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:28 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The U-17 FIFA World Cup will be held in India from October 6 to 28 next year, with the draw scheduled for July 7, FIFA announced on Tuesday. The tournament will be held in six cities across the country, namely Kochi, Mumbai, Guwahati, Delhi, Goa and Kolkata. This will be the first time India will host a FIFA-accredited football tournament.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:28 pm on 25 Oct

Dutt's London 2012 bronze won't be upgraded to silver

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:38 pm on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's 2012 London Olympics bronze medal will not be upgraded to silver after the International Olympic Committee dropped the doping investigation against deceased silver medalist Besik Kudukhov. The late wrestler's preserved samples had allegedly tested positive for banned drugs in doping retests in August, following which there were reports that Dutt's medal might be upgraded.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:38 pm on 25 Oct

Heading a football has immediate effect on the brain: Study

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:55 am on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

A study conducted at UK's University of Stirling has found that heading a football causes “significant” changes in brain function after repeated head impacts. The study tested a group of 19 footballers by making them head a ball 20 times and noted the players’ brain function and memory before and immediately after the heading sessions.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:55 am on 25 Oct

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Hamilton only the third racer to win 50 Formula One races

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:48 am on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Mercedes' British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton became only the third Formula One racer to win 50 races, following former racers Michael Schumacher and Alain Prost. With three races to go, Hamilton, the current world champion, trails Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg by 26 points in the Formula One drivers' championship points table.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:48 am on 25 Oct

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Dhoni to play next year's Vijay Hazare Trophy for Jharkhand

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:47 am on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Indian limited overs captain MS Dhoni is set to play in the 2017 edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy for his state Jharkhand. "Overall, there is not a lot of cricket and I have to make the most of it. The more deliveries I play the better it is for me”, Dhoni said after his 80-run knock against New Zealand.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:47 am on 25 Oct

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Top 5 Premier League goals of game week nine

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:35 am on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Hotstar has released a video of the top five goals of the Premier League's game week nine, which ended on Sunday. The video features Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri's brace against Hull City which included a 25-yard strike. Goals from Leicester City's Christian Fuchs, Liverpool's Sadio Mané, and West Ham's Winston Reid were also included in the top five.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:35 am on 25 Oct

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Messi, Ronaldo among 30 Ballon d'Or nominees

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:15 am on 25 Oct 2016,Tuesday

A total of 30 Ballon d'Or award nominees, including jointly seven-time winners Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, were announced by France Football on Monday. With a total of six players featured, Real Madrid had the highest number of nominees, followed by Barcelona and Bayern Munich with four nominees each. Ballon d'Or ended its partnership with FIFA in September 2016.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:15 am on 25 Oct

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Ali survived six dismissal reviews against Bangladesh

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:11 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

England's Moeen Ali, after surviving five LBW appeals off reviews in the first innings, survived another decision referred to the third umpire in the second innings. Caught by the backward short leg fielder, Ali was declared not-out as the ball had touched the fielder's helmet. A batsman cannot be given out if the ball touches a fielder's protective equipment.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:11 pm on 24 Oct

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Kerala Blasters register 2-1 win over FC Goa

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:08 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Kerala Blasters registered a 2-1 win over hosts FC Goa in their Indian Super League match on Monday. Julio Cesar opened the scoring for FC Goa in the 24th minute, before Mohammed Rafi equalised for the visitors in the first minute into the second half. Blasters' Kervens Belfort put the match beyond FC Goa with his 86th minute goal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:08 pm on 24 Oct

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Indian squad unchanged for final two ODIs against NZ

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:06 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

India retained its original 15-member squad, with the exception of Suresh Raina, for the final two ODIs of the ongoing five-match ODI series against New Zealand. Raina, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the series, was down with viral before the start of the series and is yet to regain full fitness.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:06 pm on 24 Oct

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PSG stadium to be part of France's 2024 Olympic pitch

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:59 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Parc des Princes, Paris St Germain's home stadium in Paris is set to be a part of France's pitch for hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics. The stadium, which last hosted the Games in 1924, has been on lease to the Parisian football club. Following Rome's withdrawal, Budapest and Los Angeles also remain in contention for hosting the 2024 Games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:59 pm on 24 Oct

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Watson stuck my head in a toilet: Mitchell Johnson

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:37 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson revealed that former teammate Shane Watson stuck his head in a toilet during their time together at the Cricket Australia academy in 2000. As a part of daily wrestling bouts at the academy, Johnson was dragged before having his head pushed into a toilet, which resulted in both players pointing raised fists at each other.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:37 pm on 24 Oct

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Video: Kohli imitates Bumrah's bowling action

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:14 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli tried imitating pacer Jasprit Bumrah's bowling action during India's practise session before the last ODI against New Zealand in Mohali. Indian limited overs captain MS Dhoni was also seen practising his bowling during the session. Bumrah's sling-arm action is considered by many to be an unconventional action.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:14 pm on 24 Oct

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Taskin made out with Messi, user on cricketer's hairstyle

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:02 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Reacting to Bangladesh cricketer Taskin Ahmed's new hairstyle, a user tweeted, "Taskin Ahmed just made out with Lionel Messi." Another user tweeted, "Taskin took 'Aaj Kuch Toofani Karte Hai' too seriously!" "When a hair-cut experiment goes horribly wrong but you still try to put on a brave face, as if nothing has happened," read another tweet.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:02 pm on 24 Oct

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Thakur had predicted India's Kabaddi World Cup win

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:19 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian kabaddi player Manjeet Chhillar said that teammate Ajay Thakur had predicted in the morning before the final that "he'll beat Iran single-handedly." Captain Anup Kumar had also claimed before the beginning of the tournament that Thakur will be the player who will win the Kabaddi World Cup trophy for India. Thakur emerged as the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:19 pm on 24 Oct

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Juan Martin Del Potro wins Stockholm Open

short by Rajdeep Puri / 07:21 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Former World number four Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro won the ATP Stockholm Open after defeating American Jack Sock 7-5, 6-1 in the final. This was the Argentine's first title after 34 months, his last title being at Sydney in 2014. Del Potro returned to action in February 2016 after almost a year's layoff due to recurring wrist injuries.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 07:21 pm on 24 Oct

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Lewis Hamilton wins US Grand Prix

short by Rajdeep Puri / 07:09 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Lewis Hamilton beat Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg to claim the US Grand Prix, reducing the drivers' championship title deficit to 26 points. Hamilton is the double reigning F1 champion, winning the title in 2014 and 2015 after his first title in 2009 with McLaren-Mercedes. Rosberg currently tops the 2016 drivers' championship table with 331 points.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 07:09 pm on 24 Oct

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Paes to play ATP Challenger event in India after 20 yrs

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:55 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian tennis player Leander Paes is set to play in an ATP Challenger event in India for the first time in almost two decades. Paes will team up with 21-year-old Ramkumar Ramanathan for the KPIT-MSLTA Challenger starting on Monday at Pune. Paes last played in an ATP Challenger event in India in December 1997 at Ahmedabad.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:55 pm on 24 Oct

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Dhoni's intent was similar to 2011 WC final: Gavaskar

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:52 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar compared MS Dhoni's intent in the last ODI to that of the 2011 World Cup final, saying, "The intent was there, just like in the finals." Gavaskar also praised Virat Kohli's innings, and added, "His mind is like a computer. He knows exactly where he can hit the ball away from the fielder."

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:52 pm on 24 Oct

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Losing my ability to rotate in the middle: Dhoni

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:53 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Speaking about the reason behind promoting himself to number four in the last ODI, Indian limited-overs captain MS Dhoni said, "[I]'m losing my ability to rotate in the middle. So the decision was to go up and then express myself." The skipper added, "It is more of my need than the team's."

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:53 pm on 24 Oct

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England beat Bangladesh by 22 runs in the 1st Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:43 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

England defeated Bangladesh by 22 runs in the first Test at Chittagong on Monday. Chasing a target of 286, the Bangladeshi team required 33 runs with two wickets remaining on the final day of the Test. Man of the Match Ben Stokes picked up the final two wickets to deny Bangladesh their first ever Test victory over England.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:43 pm on 24 Oct

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Renato Sanches wins 2016 European Golden Boy award

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Bayern Munich and Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches has been named 2016’s European Golden Boy, ahead of Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, who finished in second place. The trophy will be presented to the 19-year-old at a ceremony in Monte Carlo on Monday. Sanches is the first Portuguese player to win the award after Cristiano Ronaldo's runner-up finish in 2004.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 24 Oct

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F1 racer makes actor drink Red Bull from his shoe

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:38 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Formula One driver Daniel Ricciardo handed Scottish actor Gerard Butler his shoe, filled with Red Bull, on the US Grand Prix podium and asked him to drink. Ricciardo, who finished third in the race, is known to celebrate by drinking champagne from his shoe, a celebration called the 'shoey'. The actor was conducting interviews for the race's podium finishers.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:38 pm on 24 Oct

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Guwahati confirmed as venue for FIFA U-17 World Cup

short by Rajdeep Puri / 05:24 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

The FIFA delegation along with the Local Organising Committee members has confirmed Guwahati as the fifth venue for next year's FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. Kochi, Navi Mumbai, Goa and New Delhi are the other four venues confirmed for the tournament. The 23-member delegation will now travel to Kolkata to visit the last venue of its inspection trip.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 05:24 pm on 24 Oct

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United's $730 million squad is most expensive in history

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:09 pm on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

English Premier League side Manchester United's current squad, which values at approximately $730 million, is the most expensive squad ever assembled in the history of club football. A study by the CIES Football Observatory found that Manchester United's expenditure on transfers and player wages was almost $195 million more than what the club had invested last year.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:09 pm on 24 Oct

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Real Madrid clinch late win to go top of the table

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:01 am on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Real Madrid secured a late 2-1 win over Athletic Bilbao on Sunday to go top of the La Liga points table. Karim Benzema opened the scoring in the 7th minute, which was cancelled out by Sabin Merino's equalizer in the 21st minute. Álvaro Morata poked home the winner from close range in the 83rd minute to hand Real the win.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:01 am on 24 Oct

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Pune City draw 1-1 against Chennaiyin FC in ISL

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 01:19 am on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

FC Pune City drew 1-1 with defending champions Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League in Pune on Sunday. Jeje Lalpekhlua gave Chennaiyin FC the lead in the 28th minute, which was cancelled out by Pune substitute Anibal Rodriguez's 82nd minute free-kick. The result leaves Chennaiyin in third place with eight points, while Pune remain sixth with five points.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 01:19 am on 24 Oct

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Manchester City winless in fifth straight game

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:15 am on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Manchester City failed to win for a fifth consecutive time across all competitions, drawing 1-1 with Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday. The visitors took an early lead with winger Nathan Redmond giving the Saints a 27th-minute goal. City substitute Kelechi Iheanacho cancelled the lead with a 55th-minute strike, assisted by Leroy Sané.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:15 am on 24 Oct

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Ishant warned for wearing India kit in Ranji match

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:52 am on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Pacer Ishant Sharma was warned for wearing the Indian national team jersey, while playing for Delhi against Karnataka in a Ranji Trophy match on Friday. The match referee sent an informal message to Ishant asking him to not repeat the mistake. Latest BCCI regulations state no player is allowed to wear the national kits while playing domestic matches.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:52 am on 24 Oct

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Eat Sleep Chase Repeat, tweets user on Kohli

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:38 am on 24 Oct 2016,Monday

Following Indian batsman Virat Kohli making 154* (134) in India's seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the Mohali ODI on Sunday, a user tweeted, "Eat Sleep Chase Repeat. 150 up for @imVkohli! #PlayBold #INDvNZ." Harsha Bhogle tweeted, "And there, just like that. Another century in a run-chase. @imVkohli has written this script so many times. Peerless."

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:38 am on 24 Oct

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Shakib 1st Bangladeshi bowler to take 150 Test wickets

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:13 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Bangladesh's all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan became the country's first player to complete 150 Test wickets. Shakib achieved the feat on day four of the first Test against England at Chittagong, in which he took a five-wicket haul in England's second innings. He is also the third-highest run-scorer for Bangladesh in the format, scoring 2,878 runs in 43 Tests.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:13 pm on 23 Oct

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Commentator walks out after Jadhav picks a wicket

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:49 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Ex-New Zealand player Scott Styris, who was commentating during the India-New Zealand ODI at Mohali on Sunday, walked out of the commentary box after India's Kedar Jadhav took a wicket. Styris had said he'd "walk out of the commentary box and take the first flight to New Zealand" if Jadhav took a wicket. Jadhav picked three wickets in the match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:49 pm on 23 Oct

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Chelsea defeat Manchester United 4-0 in Premier League

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Chelsea defeated Manchester United 4-0 in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Blues' winger Pedro scored after 30 seconds to register the fastest PL goal this season, before Gary Cahill doubled the lead in the 21st minute. Eden Hazard scored his third goal this season, while Kante opened his Chelsea account to seal the scoreline at 4-0.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 23 Oct

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Kabaddi to push for 2024 Olympics inclusion

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:12 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

The International Kabaddi Federation has pushed for inclusion of the sport in the 2024 Olympics, after a rise in popularity post the recently-concluded Kabaddi World Cup. "We have put in a formal request to the International Olympic Committee, the final decision rests with them. But now we have strong data about the sport's international popularity," said an IKF official.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:12 pm on 23 Oct

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Worker dies at FIFA 2022 World Cup stadium in Qatar

short by Rini Sinha / 09:55 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

A worker on Saturday died in a "work-related fatality" at Qatar's Al Wakrah Stadium, a FIFA 2022 World Cup venue. No further details regarding the cause of death or nationality of the worker have been released by the organisers. Significantly, around 5,100 migrant workers from South Asia are involved in building the infrastructure for the FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

short by Rini Sinha / 09:55 pm on 23 Oct

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New Delhi confirmed as 4th venue for 2017 FIFA U-17 WC

short by Rini Sinha / 09:54 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Football's governing body FIFA on Sunday confirmed New Delhi as the fourth venue for the 2017 U-17 World Cup, to be held in India. A 13-member FIFA delegation, along with 10 members of the Local Organising Committee, inspected the venue, including two training sites in Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium Complex. Previously, Kochi, Navi Mumbai and Goa were confirmed as venues.

short by Rini Sinha / 09:54 pm on 23 Oct

Maharashtra akhara to train women wrestlers for Olympics

short by Rini Sinha / 09:52 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Jog Maharaj Vyayamshala, Maharashtra's only residential wrestling centre for girls, has been identified by the state wrestling association to train women wrestlers for 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games. In all, 36 women will be trained, out of which selected ones will represent the state in national championships. All wrestlers will be provided free training, accommodation and food at the centre.

short by Rini Sinha / 09:52 pm on 23 Oct

Golfer Anirban Lahiri misses out on maiden PGA Tour title

short by Rini Sinha / 09:48 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri missed out on winning his career's first PGA Tour title after he finished third at Malaysia's CIMB Classic on Sunday. Justin Thomas successfully defended his title second time in a row at the $7 million competition. This was the 29-year-old Indian golfer's best finish on the PGA Tour.

short by Rini Sinha / 09:48 pm on 23 Oct

Virat Kohli scores his career's 26th ODI century

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:41 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Virat Kohli hit his career's 26th ODI century, his 16th while chasing, during the third ODI against New Zealand at Mohali on Sunday. Kohli, playing his 66th ODI at home, also completed 3,000 home runs in the format, becoming the fastest player to do so. He is now fourth on the list of players with the most ODI hundreds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:41 pm on 23 Oct

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India defeat NZ to take 2-1 lead in ODI series

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:36 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

India defeated New Zealand by seven wickets in the third ODI at Mohali on Sunday, to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Batting first, NZ put up a target of 286, which India achieved with 10 balls to spare. Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni put up a 151-run partnership, with Kohli making 154* (134) and Dhoni 80 (91).

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:36 pm on 23 Oct

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Haven't received funds from BCCI since 2014: RCA

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has said it hasn't received BCCI grants since 2014, when former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi was made the President of the association. As per the Treasurer, the association was using its surplus, but is now left with only ₹5 crore. The Supreme Court recently barred BCCI from giving funds to state associations.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 23 Oct

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Indian players pull out of tennis event in Pakistan

short by Rini Sinha / 08:19 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

With the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, Indian players like Dilip Mohanty and Naresh Khatri have withdrawn from an upcoming international tennis event scheduled in Pakistan, Pakistan Tennis Federation Secretary said. "There's tension at every level even in sports...," he added and further claimed that Pakistani players had also pulled out of an event scheduled in India in November.

short by Rini Sinha / 08:19 pm on 23 Oct

Barcelona captain Iniesta out for 6-8 weeks due to injury

short by Rini Sinha / 08:15 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Barcelona captain Andrés Iniesta is expected to be out for 6 to 8 weeks, after he suffered a knee injury in the match against Valencia. Iniesta was injured in the first half of Barça's 3-2 win by a challenge from Valencia midfielder Enzo Pérez. He could miss up to 12 matches, including the El Clasico on December 4.

short by Rini Sinha / 08:15 pm on 23 Oct

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Won't be Special One if I don't win trophies: Mourinho

short by Rini Sinha / 08:04 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Manchester United manager José Mourinho admitted that he will not be considered the "Special One", if he fails to win titles at the club. The former Chelsea manager thanked Chelsea fans for the support but added that he is "100% United" now. The Chelsea-United clash on Sunday will mark Mourinho's first return to Stamford Bridge after his sacking last year.

short by Rini Sinha / 08:04 pm on 23 Oct

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Dhoni becomes fastest keeper to score 9,000 ODI runs

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:38 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

India's ODI captain MS Dhoni became the fastest wicketkeeper-batsman to score 9,000+ runs in ODIs, during the third ODI against New Zealand at Mohali on Sunday. He achieved the feat in 244 innings, to beat Australian Adam Gilchrist's record of reaching 9,000+ runs in 261 innings. Dhoni is the sixth-fastest player overall to cross the 9,000-run mark in ODIs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:38 pm on 23 Oct

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Pelé once caused a 48-hour ceasefire in Nigeria

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:14 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Brazilian footballer Pelé and his club Santos visited the war-affected African country Nigeria in 1967 and the warring sides declared a two-day ceasefire so that the fans could watch him play. The exhibition match was played as part of the club's international tour. Pelé, who was born 76 years ago, was the recipient of the 1978 International Peace Award.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:14 pm on 23 Oct

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India defeat Pakistan 3-2 in Asian Champions Trophy

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:03 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

India defeated Pakistan 3-2 in the group stage of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey in Malaysia on Sunday. India's Pradeep Mor opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, while Rupinder Pal Singh and Ramandeep Singh restored the lead in the third quarter. India now top the table having won two out of three games, while Pakistan are at third place.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:03 pm on 23 Oct

Messi penalty gives Barcelona 3-2 victory over Valencia

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:37 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Defending champions Barcelona pulled off a 3-2 win over Valencia in the La Liga, with a stoppage-time penalty by Lionel Messi. The Catalans got the lead with a Messi strike, before goals from Munir El Haddadi and Rodrigo saw Valencia go up. Luis Suarez equalised in the 62nd minute, before Messi scored the winner to seal the scoreline.

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:37 pm on 23 Oct

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Pelé holds Guinness World Record for most career goals

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:27 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Brazilian footballer Pelé holds the Guinness World Record for the most number of goals scored by an individual in a specified period. The forward scored 1,279 goals from 7 September 1956 to 1 October 1977 in 1,363 games. Pelé, who was amongst TIME's 100 most influential people of the 20th century, was born on 23 October 1940.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:27 pm on 23 Oct

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Pak hockey team asked to avoid statements on India clash

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:57 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Pakistan's hockey team, which faces India in the Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia on Sunday, has been asked to not talk about the game. "Given the existing tensions between the countries, we've asked our players to not only avoid statements on the match but also keep calm and cool no matter what the result," a Pakistan Hockey Federation official said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:57 pm on 23 Oct

Indian kabaddi team dedicate World Cup to Uri martyrs

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:58 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

The Indian kabaddi team, who won their third World Cup on Saturday, dedicated their victory to the martyrs of the Uri attack, which happened on September 18. "We wanted to win the World Cup for our soldiers," said Balwan Singh, the head coach. The team stood in a salute for the Indian Army before every match in the tournament.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:58 pm on 23 Oct

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Pelé was declared a 'national treasure' by Brazil

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:33 pm on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former footballer Pelé was declared a 'national treasure' by the Brazil government after his performance in the country's first-ever World Cup win in 1958. Pelé received numerous offers from European football clubs and the decree was to prevent him from being transferred to foreign clubs. Considered as one of the greatest footballers ever, Pelé was born on October 23, 1940.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:33 pm on 23 Oct

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Pelé is the only player to win 3 football World Cups

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:26 am on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Brazilian forward Pelé is the only player in football history to have won three World Cups. His hat-trick in semi-finals and a brace in the final helped Brazil win their first-ever World Cup in 1958. Pelé featured in only two matches in Brazil's 1962 World Cup win but won the Golden Ball to help Brazil win the 1970 tournament.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:26 am on 23 Oct

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North Korea win 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

short by Rini Sinha / 09:14 am on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

North Korea won the 2016 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup on Friday, after defeating Japan on penalties in the final of the tournament. North Korea, who were the champions of the tournament's maiden edition in 2008, became the first team to win the tournament twice. Spain's Lorena Navarro was awarded the Golden Shoe for scoring eight goals in the tournament.

short by Rini Sinha / 09:14 am on 23 Oct

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Australia to play T20I in Aus, Test in India within 16 hrs

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:10 am on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Australia's cricket schedule next year involves a T20I in Adelaide and their first Test in India within 16 hours of each other. While the day-night T20I is on February 22, their first Test against India in Pune begins February 23. In the past, Australia have played a Test in UAE and T20I in Adelaide within 48 hours.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:10 am on 23 Oct

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Coutinho goal gives Liverpool 2-1 win over West Brom

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 01:22 am on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Liverpool moved into second place in the Premier League following a 2-1 win over West Brom on Saturday. Sadio Mané opened the scoring for Liverpool in the 20th minute, while Philippe Coutinho doubled it with a stunner in the 35th minute. Gareth McAuley pulled one back in the 81st minute to reduce the lead.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 01:22 am on 23 Oct

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Returning to Man Utd was Pogba's dream: Ex-coach

short by Rini Sinha / 01:05 am on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has revealed that midfielder Paul Pogba, who became the world's most expensive footballer with his transfer to Manchester United, was always keen to return to his former club. "To come back was his dream. I wish him the best," said Conte, who managed Pogba at Juventus. United will play Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

short by Rini Sinha / 01:05 am on 23 Oct

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Neymar extends contract with Barcelona until 2021

short by Rini Sinha / 12:57 am on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Brazilian striker Neymar on Friday renewed his contract with FC Barcelona until June 30, 2021, with the club confirming the five-year deal on Twitter. Neymar's new contract provides for a termination clause of $217.5 million (€200 million) in the first year, $242 million in the second and $272 million for the last three seasons.

short by Rini Sinha / 12:57 am on 23 Oct

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Goa confirmed as 3rd venue for 2017 U17 FIFA World Cup

short by Rini Sinha / 12:48 am on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Football's governing body FIFA on Saturday confirmed Goa as the third venue for the 2017 U-17 World Cup, to be held in India. A 13-member FIFA delegation, along with the Local Organising Committee, expressed their satisfaction with the venue. The delegation will travel to New Delhi on Sunday to inspect the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

short by Rini Sinha / 12:48 am on 23 Oct

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Arsenal play out goalless draw with Middlesbrough

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 12:43 am on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

Arsenal drew 0-0 with bottom-four side Middlesbrough at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday. Arsenal dominated possession but failed to open their account following two free-kicks from Alexis Sánchez, which were saved by Middlesbrough keeper Victor Valdés. The result leaves Arsenal on top of the Premier League table, with Manchester City still to play.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 12:43 am on 23 Oct

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Team uses 'concussion sub' rule in Aus domestic league

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:10 am on 23 Oct 2016,Sunday

NSW became the first team to use Cricket Australia's new concussion substitute rule, after opener Daniel Hughes was struck on the helmet in a domestic league game. The rule allows a team to replace a player who suffers a concussion, with a "like-for-like" player who is allowed to bat, bowl and field. The rule is only applicable in CA-conducted competitions.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:10 am on 23 Oct

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Chyawanprash ki taakat rang laayi: Ramdev on Kabaddi win

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:35 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Congratulating Indian Kabaddi team for their third straight World Cup triumph, yoga guru Baba Ramdev tweeted, "Patanjali Chyawanprash ki taakat rang laayi. Kabaddi ke yoddhaon ko Vishwa Cup jeet ki badhaai." PM Narendra Modi also posted on Twitter, "Congratulations to Indian team for winning the Kabaddi World Cup. The team showed exceptional skills, grit & determination. Well done!"

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:35 pm on 22 Oct

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La Liga most watched football league on YouTube

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:25 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Spain's La Liga leads the list of the world's most-watched football leagues on YouTube, with 2.3 billion viewings of their videos each month. According to calculations of La Liga, the Spanish championship has about 1.6 billion active followers on different social networks, compared to 900 million for the English Premier League. The League's YouTube channel was launched four years ago.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:25 pm on 22 Oct

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Ramesh Powar my hero: B’desh's debutant 6-wicket hauler

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:11 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Bangladesh debutant spinner Mehedi Hasan, who took six wickets in England's first innings in the ongoing Test, has described former Indian spinner Ramesh Powar as his hero. "I used to watch him play IPL matches on TV and took inspiration," said Hasan. Powar, on learning that Hasan was inspired by his bowling, said he was really happy for the youngster.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:11 pm on 22 Oct

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Sehwag trolls Piers Morgan after India's Kabaddi win

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:02 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag again trolled English TV presenter Piers Morgan on Twitter after India's win in the Kabaddi World Cup. Sehwag wrote, "India invented Kabaddi & r World Champs for 8th time.Elsewhere some country invented Cricket & r yet only good in correcting typos. #INDvIRN." Morgan had corrected a typo in Sehwag's tweet on Tuesday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:02 pm on 22 Oct

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Bairstow records most Test runs by a keeper in a year

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:32 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

England wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow went past former Zimbabwean player Andy Flower, to register the most Test runs by a wicketkeeper in a calendar year. Bairstow took his run tally this year to 1091 runs in 18 innings, during the first Test against Bangladesh in Chittagong on Saturday. England have six more Tests to play this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:32 pm on 22 Oct

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India win third straight Kabaddi World Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:22 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

India defeated Iran in the final of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad on Saturday, for their third consecutive title in the standard style of the game. India were trailing 13-18 at half-time, but registered a comeback to seal the scoreline at 38-29. The last edition of the Cup was held in 2007, which also featured an India-Iran final.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:22 pm on 22 Oct

I could break Tendulkar’s record: Alastair Cook

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:37 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

England Test captain Alastair Cook, who recently became England's most capped player, has claimed he can break Sachin Tendulkar's 200 Test appearances record. "We play Tests so quickly nowadays so I could do…70-odd Tests now seems a long way away…you do question how long you can keep doing it for," said Cook, who is playing his 134th Test in Bangladesh.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:37 pm on 22 Oct

Kyrgios pulls out of tennis event to play NBA game

short by Rini Sinha / 08:23 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Tennis player Nick Kyrgios will play a celebrity NBA game in February, after his contract with an ATP event in Netherlands was cancelled. "It doesn't make sense to have him if he's not 100% motivated," the tournament director said. The ATP banned Kyrgios earlier this week following "perceived lack of effort" in the Shanghai Masters tournament.

short by Rini Sinha / 08:23 pm on 22 Oct

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India's top 3 Kabaddi World Cup wins have come in 2016

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:17 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

India's top three biggest victories in the Kabaddi World Cups have come in the 2016 edition of the tournament. India registered their biggest winning margin in the history of the tournament by defeating Argentina 74-20 in the group stages. India then defeated Thailand 73-20 in the semi-finals of the tournament, after having beaten England 69-18 in the group stages.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:17 pm on 22 Oct

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Understanding the rules of standard-style kabaddi

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:46 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

The ongoing Kabaddi World Cup follows the standard rules of the game. Both teams have seven starting players and five substitutes. A raider's first goal is to get past the Baulk line in the opposite half and touch the opposition players before returning back, to earn points. If a raider fails to return, the opposition is awarded a point.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:46 pm on 22 Oct

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OP Jaisha's coach blamed for Rio marathon incident

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:13 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

The Sports Ministry inquiry panel probing the OP Jaisha incident at the Rio Olympics, has blamed the marathon runner's coach for the fiasco. Jaisha had complained that no Indian officials were present to provide her personalised drinks during the marathon. The panel said Jaisha's coach had been asked by officials a day earlier about her requirements, but he had refused.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:13 pm on 22 Oct

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Bindra opens free training centre for athletes

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:12 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Abhinav Bindra has opened a state-of-the-art athletes' training centre in Chandigarh, in collaboration with Italian firm Tecnobody. The centre, which can be used for free by Indian athletes, has equipments fitted with 3D cameras, motion sensors, and digital screens. "With this technology, we will not only be at par, but ahead of the West in months to come," said Abhinav.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:12 pm on 22 Oct

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Sakshi to skip National Wrestling Championship

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:24 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Rio bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has said she will not participate in the National Wrestling Championship, beginning October 23 in Gonda, UP, due to fever. Wrestling Federation of India had earlier issued a press release mentioning Sakshi as one of the participants. The wrestler, however, will be present at the tournament to witness the matches.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:24 pm on 22 Oct

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India should have a six-month domestic league: Rivaldo

short by Rini Sinha / 06:03 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Former Brazilian footballer Rivaldo said on Thursday that India should have a domestic league that runs at least six months to develop into a strong footballing nation. "It will be more professional. India is a big country. If you work in a proper way, you will find good players in the future," the 44-year-old added.

short by Rini Sinha / 06:03 pm on 22 Oct

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Aamir is very humble, down to earth: Phogat sisters

short by Daisy Mowke / 05:55 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Wrestlers Geeta Phogat and Babita Phogat, the daughters of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat have praised actor Aamir Khan, who will be seen portraying Mahavir in his upcoming film 'Dangal'. "Despite being a star, he's very humble. He used to stop the shooting to meet our father," said Geeta. Babita said that Aamir is very "down to earth".

short by Daisy Mowke / 05:55 pm on 22 Oct

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Zabivaka the wolf named 2018 FIFA World Cup mascot

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:51 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Zabivaka the wolf has been chosen as the mascot of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Zabivaka, whose name in Russian means "the one who scores", was chosen through a poll wherein he received 53% votes, beating a tiger and a cat. Zabivaka is described as "charming, confident and social" and has "always dreamt of becoming a football star".

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:51 pm on 22 Oct

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Pizza Hut will pay ₹33 lakh to cover sports championships

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:11 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Pizza Hut is looking to hire an employee to visit sports championships in the US from November to June-end and bring "pizza and energy" to pizza-loving sports fans. The 'Pizza Hut All-American' will be paid $50,000 (over ₹33 lakh) and will travel to all the 90 National Collegiate Athletic Association championships.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:11 pm on 22 Oct

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Didier Drogba fined for refusing to play for Montreal

short by Rini Sinha / 04:46 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Major League Soccer (MLS) side Montreal Impact striker Didier Drogba has been fined an undisclosed amount by the league for his refusal to play against Toronto last Sunday. The 38-year-old sat out after learning he would not be in the starting lineup. The former Chelsea player, in his second season with Montreal Impact, has scored 10 goals in 22 games.

short by Rini Sinha / 04:46 pm on 22 Oct

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Gilchrist greatest in the post-2000 era: Waugh

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:47 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh has picked his teammate Adam Gilchrist as the greatest cricketer of the post-2000 era. "I was lucky enough to be Gilchrist's captain. He definitely changed how wicket keepers are perceived now…He's put a lot more pressure on them because they've got to be great batsmen now, so they probably all hate him," said Waugh.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:47 pm on 22 Oct

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Australia complains about referee watching golf during ODI

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:13 pm on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Cricket Australia has written to ICC notifying them about referee Chris Broad, who was watching golf in the umpires' room during an ODI versus South Africa on September 30. The incident came to light after Broad tweeted a picture of himself watching golf with the pitch in the background, captioned "Cricket? What cricket? #bbcrydercup". ICC is yet to reply.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:13 pm on 22 Oct

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ICC quadruples funding for 2017 Women’s World Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:23 am on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

ICC has quadrupled the budget for the 2017 Women's World Cup, scheduled to be held from June 26 to July 23 in England next year. In addition, women cricketers will get equivalent travel rights as their male counterparts, who will be participating in the Champions Trophy. Women teams had alleged differential treatment during the World Twenty20 in India this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:23 am on 22 Oct

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FC Goa register first win in ISL 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:08 am on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

FC Goa beat Mumbai City FC 1-0 to register their first win of the 2016 Indian Super League in Mumbai on Friday. Brazil's Richarlyson, who plays as a midfielder for FC Goa, scored the lone goal of the match in the 41st minute. While second-placed Mumbai have eight points from six matches, Goa are at the bottom of the table.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:08 am on 22 Oct

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'Champions League final can be held outside Europe'

short by Rini Sinha / 01:21 am on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Aleksander Ceferin, the new UEFA President has said the Champions League final can be contested outside Europe. "To go from Portugal to Azerbaijan... is same if you go to New York. It might be an idea in the future...," he said. Ceferin added that he'll revive an open bidding process for rights to host the Champions League final.

short by Rini Sinha / 01:21 am on 22 Oct

Ronaldo accused of disrespecting Buddhism

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:22 am on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of showing disrespect towards Buddhism, after uploading a picture on Instagram which shows him resting his leg on a Buddha statue. Comments on the picture, including those of practicing Buddhists, are demanding an apology from the footballer and asking him to remove the photo. The post has over 1.8 million likes and 21,600 comments.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:22 am on 22 Oct

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Younis hits record 40th century for Pak across formats

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:09 am on 22 Oct 2016,Saturday

Younis Khan scored his 40th century on Friday, which is the most for any Pakistani player across all international formats. Younis, who has converted 16 of his last 21 fifties into centuries, scored his 33rd Test hundred against West Indies at Abu Dhabi. The 38-year-old has scored 13 Test centuries after turning 35, which is the most for any player.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:09 am on 22 Oct

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Younis-Misbah record most p’ship runs by a pair for Pak

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:54 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Younis Khan and Misbah-ul-Haq's partnerships in Test cricket have registered a total of 3,156 runs in 49 innings, which is the highest for any pair for Pakistan. The duo put up a 175-run stand against West Indies at Abu Dhabi on Friday, to go past Mohammad Yousuf and Younis Khan's partnerships' total of 3,137 runs in 42 innings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:54 pm on 21 Oct

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Gavaskar to get Lifetime Achievement award from SJAM

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:24 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

The Sports Journalists' Association of Mumbai will present a Lifetime Achievement award to former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, as part of its golden jubilee celebrations. The award will be presented to the former India captain on December 11, during the fourth Test match between India and England at the Wankhede Stadium. Gavaskar has recently completed 50 years in Indian cricket.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:24 pm on 21 Oct

India enter finals of 2016 Kabaddi World Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:43 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

After defeating Thailand by 73-20 in Ahmedabad on Friday, India entered the final of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup. India will now face Iran in the final on Saturday, who defeated South Korea earlier to set up the third India-Iran final. India has won all the previous editions of the Kabaddi World Cup, with their last win marked in 2007.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:43 pm on 21 Oct

Iran defeated South Korea to enter Kabaddi World Cup final

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:34 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Iran defeated South Korea 28-22 in a low-scoring game to enter the final of the Kabaddi World Cup for the third time, in Ahmedabad on Friday. Iran, who had lost one match in the tournament, ended South Korea's unbeaten run in the tournament. Iran will now play the winner of the India versus Thailand encounter, in the final on Saturday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:34 pm on 21 Oct

National kabbadi player arrested over wife’s suicide

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:01 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

National kabaddi player Rohit Kumar was arrested by the Delhi Police in Mumbai on Friday, following his wife's suicide in the capital earlier this week. Kumar, who plays for Bengaluru Bulls in the Pro-Kabaddi League, was accused of harassment by his wife in her suicide note. A case of dowry death and harassment is registered against Kumar and his parents.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:01 pm on 21 Oct

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Batty returns to England Test team after record 142 matches

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:00 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Spinner Gareth Batty returned to the England Test side after 142 matches, setting the record for most consecutive matches missed for a team between appearances. Batty played a Test after 11 years on Thursday, featuring in the English XI against Bangladesh in Chittagong. His last match was also against the same opponent at home in 2005.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:00 pm on 21 Oct

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Misbah sets record for most sixes by a captain in Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:48 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq broke ex-New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum's record of most sixes in Tests by a captain, in the second Test against West Indies at Abu Dhabi on Friday. McCullum, who captained NZ in 31 Tests, hit 59 sixes, while Misbah, playing his 48th Test as skipper, has hit 61. Ex-India captain MS Dhoni is third with 51 sixes.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:48 pm on 21 Oct

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Federer, Nadal inaugurate Rafa's academy in Spain

short by Rini Sinha / 08:43 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Tennis player Rafael Nadal, joined by 17-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer, inaugurated the Rafa Nadal Academy in the former's hometown, Manacor, in Spain on Wednesday. Run by Nadal's uncle and coach Toni, the academy combines tennis training with schooling for players aged between 12 and 18. Nadal transformed his training base into an academy for young players to train.

short by Rini Sinha / 08:43 pm on 21 Oct

Travelling to Pakistan still risky: Cricketers' body

short by Rini Sinha / 08:35 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Federation of International Cricketers' Associations has said the security risk for players visiting Pakistan remains "unmanageable", as per consultants. No Test-playing nation barring Zimbabwe has toured Pakistan since 2009, following attacks on Sri Lanka's team. Pakistan Cricket Board is now holding the 2017 Pakistan Super League final in Lahore, with foreign players signing up for the league.

short by Rini Sinha / 08:35 pm on 21 Oct

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Not retiring anytime soon: Kabaddi captain Anup Kumar

short by Rini Sinha / 08:19 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Quashing reports of his retirement, Indian Kabaddi team captain Anup Kumar has clarified that he's not retiring anytime soon. "I love playing for India and will continue to do so. There'll be no one stopping me," he added. Notably, India will take on Thailand in the second semi-final on Friday at the ongoing 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad.

short by Rini Sinha / 08:19 pm on 21 Oct

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Akshay Kumar shares poster of his film 'Gold'

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:47 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Actor Akshay Kumar has shared the poster of his upcoming film 'Gold'. "Set in 1948, the historic story of India's first Olympic medal as a free nation," tweeted Akshay while describing what the film would be about. Directed by Reema Kagti, the film is scheduled to release on August 15, 2018.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:47 pm on 21 Oct

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Rumours surface online about Federer's 'accident'

short by Rini Sinha / 07:18 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Tennis player Roger Federer was the subject of a social media hoax on Thursday, after an article claiming he had met with a serious accident surfaced online. It was later clarified that the rumours were false and the photograph being circulated online was of an unrelated car crash. Federer, meanwhile, was in Spain to promote Rafael Nadal's tennis academy.

short by Rini Sinha / 07:18 pm on 21 Oct

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Navi Mumbai stadium confirmed as U-17 FIFA WC venue

short by Rini Sinha / 07:10 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Football's governing body FIFA on Thursday confirmed Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium as the second venue for the 2017 U-17 World Cup, to be held in India. A 23-member delegation, comprising experts from FIFA and the Local Organising Committee, visited the stadium before the announcement. Notably, Kochi was the first Indian city to be declared as one of the venues.

short by Rini Sinha / 07:10 pm on 21 Oct

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India-Australia series to feature 3 new Test venues

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:01 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

The India-Australia Border-Gavaskar series next year will include three new Test venues, with Pune, Ranchi and Dharamshala set to host Tests for the first time. The four-match series will begin on February 23 with Pune hosting the first Test, while Bengaluru will host the second. Ranchi will host the third Test, while the final match will be played in Dharamshala.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:01 pm on 21 Oct

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Pogba brace gives Man Utd 4-1 win over Fenerbahçe

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:45 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba netted two as Manchester United sealed a 4-1 win over Fenerbahçe in the Europa League on Thursday. United scored their goals between the 31st and 48th minutes, starting with penalties from Pogba and Anthony Martial, followed by Pogba and Jesse Lingard finding the net. Former United player Robin van Persie scored Fenerbahçe's lone goal.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:45 pm on 21 Oct

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Lodha panel to appoint independent auditor for BCCI: SC

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:38 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Lodha panel to appoint an independent auditor for the BCCI. The auditor will look into BCCI's award of contracts, including the impending sale of IPL's media rights for 2018 season onwards. The Lodha panel had recommended placing a representative of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India in the Board.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:38 pm on 21 Oct

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Angelique Kerber to end the year as world no. 1

short by Rini Sinha / 03:44 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

Germany's Angelique Kerber, winner of two Grand Slam titles this season, has secured the year-end world number one ranking, WTA announced on Thursday. She is the 12th player and the second German woman to achieve the feat. Kerber displaced Serena Williams at the top spot in September, breaking her record-equalling 186 consecutive weeks streak of being world number one .

short by Rini Sinha / 03:44 pm on 21 Oct

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BCCI agrees to use DRS on trial basis for Ind-Eng Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:47 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

The India-England five-match home Test series starting November 9 will include the use of the Decision Review System "on a trial basis to evaluate improvements". BCCI said the Hawk-Eye technology had been improvised as per recommendations, which led to the decision. India were the only nation to not use DRS after being the first to try it out in 2008.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:47 pm on 21 Oct

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Supreme Court freezes BCCI’s financial transactions

short by Trivedi Bhutnath / 12:09 pm on 21 Oct 2016,Friday

The Supreme Court of India on Friday froze all financial transactions between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and all the state boards across the country. The Apex Court said that no money is to be provided by the BCCI to the state associations unless the Cricket Board decides to agree on implementing the Lodha reforms.

short by Trivedi Bhutnath / 12:09 pm on 21 Oct

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Clarke's comments reflect poorly on him: Watson

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:28 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Australian cricketer Shane Watson claims that former Australian captain Michael Clarke's comments about him being part of a tumour on the sport, reflect poorly on the former skipper. "For me I think it was more a reflection of the person he is more than what it was directed towards me,” Watson said in an interview.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:28 pm on 20 Oct

McCullum smoked in the team toilets during WC semi win

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:13 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum revealed that he smoked cigarettes during New Zealand's semi-final win over South Africa at the Eden Park in the World Cup 2015. McCullum said that he had shared his pack of cigarettes with two Indian caterers at the venue and had smoked in the team toilets during the "tense" final moments of the match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:13 pm on 20 Oct

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India rises 11 places in FIFA international rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:58 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

The Indian football team saw its ranking in the FIFA international rankings rise by 11 places to reach the 137th place, their best ranking since 2010. The Indian team had seen off a higher ranked Puerto Rican team in September, which helped the side register a rise in the rankings. Notably, Argentina remained the top-ranked team in the world.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:58 pm on 20 Oct

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"Only batsman to sing his way through decimating bowlers"

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:01 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Wishing Virender Sehwag on his 38th birthday, Gautam Gambhir tweeted, "The only batsman to sing his way through decimating bowlers on the pitch. Happy Birthday @virendersehwag paaji!". "@virendersehwag to this giant of a cricketer a gentle human being with a heart of gold many happy returns of the day with all my luv & more", read filmmaker Rakeysh Mehra's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:01 pm on 20 Oct

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New Zealand win an ODI against India in India after 13 yrs

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:56 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

New Zealand registered its first ODI win over India on Indian soil in 13 years, after a six-run win in the second ODI in Delhi on Thursday. Batting first, the Kiwis posted 242/9, driven by Kane Williamson's 118(128). In reply, India failed to chase down the target despite a fighting 49-run 9th-wicket partnership between Umesh Yadav and Hardik Pandya.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:56 pm on 20 Oct

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Rupinder scores six goals in India's 10-2 rout against Japan

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:04 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Asian Games gold medallists India defeated Japan 10-2 in their Asian Champions Trophy opening match in Malaysia on Thursday. Indian forward Rupinder Pal Singh scored six goals, while Ramandeep Singh scored two, Talwinder Singh and Affan Yousuf registered a goal apiece in the rout of the Japanese hockey team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:04 pm on 20 Oct

Sehwag tweets video wishing himself on his 38th birthday

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:56 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag posted a video on Twitter, wishing himself on his 38th birthday. Sehwag's tweet, which featured a folk-inspired birthday song, was captioned, "Happy Birthday to me and everyone celebrating their Birthdays today including @sherryontopp Paaji. Just dance to this tune for a few seconds".

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:56 pm on 20 Oct

PV Sindhu makes winning start at the Denmark Open

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Rio Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu returned to competitive badminton with a 21-14, 21-19 first round win at the Denmark against China's He Bingjiao on Wednesday. With the win, Sindhu improved her head-to-head record against Bingjiao to 2-3. The 21-year-old, who was last year's finalist at the event, will next take on world rank 12 Sayaka Sato of Japan.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 pm on 20 Oct

Moeen Ali saved from being dismissed 3 times in 6 deliveries

short by Neel Kamal / 07:43 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

English all-rounder Moeen Ali was saved from being dismissed LBW thrice by Shakib-Al-Hassan in the space of six deliveries in the Test against Bangladesh on Wednesday. In the first two instances, Ali was declared dismissed by the on-field umpire, before getting the decision reversed by the DRS. On the third occasion, Bangladesh used their review, which declared Ali not out.

short by Neel Kamal / 07:43 pm on 20 Oct

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Who is Mahavir Singh Phogat, Aamir's character in Dangal

short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:24 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Mahavir Singh Phogat is an Amateur wrestler and senior Olympics coach from Haryana who trained his daughters Babita and Gita to become world-class wrestlers. Both his daughters have won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. The wrestler, on whose life Aamir's film 'Dangal' is based, was nominated for the Dronacharya Award by the Wrestling Federation of India.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:24 pm on 20 Oct

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Sehwag announced his retirement on his birthday

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:16 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag announced his retirement from international cricket and the Indian Premier League on his 37th birthday in 2015. The batsman, who celebrates his 38th birthday on October 20, 2016, featured in 104 Test matches and 251 ODI matches, scoring over 8,000 runs in both the formats. Sehwag also has 96 ODI scalps to his name.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:16 pm on 20 Oct

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Sehwag is the only captain in ODI history to score 200

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:47 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, who celebrates his 38th birthday on October 20, 2016, is the only captain in ODI history to score a double ton, while leading India against the West Indies in 2011. Sehwag's 149-ball 219, the then highest individual score in ODI cricket, helped the Men in Blue post their best ever ODI total of 418.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:47 pm on 20 Oct

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Cook becomes England's most capped Test player

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:31 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

English Test captain Alastair Cook became his nation's most capped Test player after appearing in his 134th Test against Bangladesh on Thursday. He surpassed former England wicketkeeper, Alec Stewart's tally of 133 Test appearances. Notably, Cook is also the only Englishman to have scored 10,000 runs in Test cricket.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:31 pm on 20 Oct

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Morgan trolled after correcting spelling in Sehwag's tweet

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:19 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

British broadcaster Piers Morgan was trolled by Twitter users after the former tried to correct the spelling on Sehwag's tweet about India and England's Kabaddi World Cup match. "Piers Morgan when you can't win an argument, start correcting your opponent's grammar! #TwitterRules @virendersehwag", tweeted a user reacting to Morgan's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:19 pm on 20 Oct

Sehwag has scored 100 in all of India's top 3 scores in ODIs

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:52 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Virender Sehwag, who turned 38 on Thursday, scored a century in each of India's three highest ODI scores. His highest individual ODI score of 219 came against WI in 2011, when India posted 418, their highest-ever ODI total. India's second and third best ODI total of 414 in 2009 and 413 in 2007 saw Sehwag score 146 and 114 respectively.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:52 pm on 20 Oct

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Sehwag was the first Test batsman to get to 300 with a six

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:50 pm on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Indian batsman Virender Sehwag became the first player in Test cricket history to reach triple century with a six when he hit Pakistan spinner Saqlain Mushtaq for the maximum in the Multan Test in 2004. Sehwag is one of the only four batsmen to have scored two triple centuries in Test cricket, and the only triple centurion from India.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:50 pm on 20 Oct

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Arsenal sail to 6-0 win after Özil's hat-trick

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:27 am on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Arsenal sailed to a 6-0 win over Bulgarian club Ludogorets Razgrad following Mesut Özil's hat-trick in their UEFA Champions League Group A match on Wednesday. This was Arsenal's seventh successive victory in all competitions and has helped them remain joint first in their group alongside Paris Saint-Germain, who registered a 3-0 win over Basel.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:27 am on 20 Oct

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Messi's hat-trick helps Barcelona rout Man City 4-0

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:09 am on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Lionel Messi's 41st career hat-trick helped FC Barcelona register a 4-0 win over Pep Guardiola-led Manchester City on Wednesday. Both sides were reduced to ten-men after City goalkeeper Claudio Bravo's 53rd-minute sending-off for handling the ball outside the goalkeeper area and Jeremy Mathieu's 73rd-minute red card. Barcelona lead Group C with nine points, five ahead of second-placed City.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:09 am on 20 Oct

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"Keep dreaming cause you achieve one by one", posts Bhupathi

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:08 am on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Reacting to Bengaluru FC becoming India's first football club to reach AFC Cup's final, Mahesh Bhupathi tweeted, "Astounding stuff @bengalurufc..keep dreaming cause you achieve one by one @ParthJindal11 @MustafaGhouse #AFCCup2016". Commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted, "Oh wow @bengalurufc, congratulations. Another step on India's footballing journey. Was a bit worried when the away goal was scored."

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:08 am on 20 Oct

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Will never forgive former teammate Chris Cairns: McCullum

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:42 am on 20 Oct 2016,Thursday

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said that he will never forgive former teammate Chris Cairns and hopes to never cross paths with him again. McCullum had testified against his former teammate during a perjury trial in London in December 2015, which found Cairns to be not guilty of charges relating to alleged match-fixing.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:42 am on 20 Oct

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Bengaluru FC first Indian club to reach AFC Cup final

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:32 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Bengaluru Football Club became the first Indian club to reach the final of the Asian Football Confederation Cup, after a 3-1 win over the defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim of Malaysia. Sunil Chhetri scored a brace, while Juanan added a third for the Bengaluru side. The club will now face Iraq’s Air Force Club in the final on November 5.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:32 pm on 19 Oct

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PV Sindhu features on 'JFW' cover

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:27 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Badminton player and Olympic silver medal winner PV Sindhu has featured on the cover of the October issue of women's lifestyle magazine 'JFW- Just For Women'. The photoshoot video shows the athlete talking about her journey, her struggle and her love for badminton. The cover story on her is titled 'Flying High: PV Sindhu on Life After Rio'.

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:27 pm on 19 Oct

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FIFA confirms Kerala stadium as the 1st venue for U-17 WC

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:10 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

A FIFA delegation has given a green signal to Kochi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium for the Under-17 World Cup, making it the first Indian venue to meet the governing body's international standards on Wednesday. FIFA officials also pointed out that some minor changes would be required for the stadium's drainage system and toilets, alongside some pending construction work.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:10 pm on 19 Oct

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Wife of Indian kabaddi player Rohit Kumar commits suicide

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:10 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Lalita Kumar, the wife of national-level Kabaddi player Rohit Kumar, was found dead at her parents' house in West Delhi on Monday. The pair tied the knot seven months back. After a scan of the location, officials managed to find a suicide note and a video recording in which she alleged dowry demands made by her husband's family.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:10 pm on 19 Oct

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Kumble, Sehwag launch book on Virat Kohli

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:05 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Former cricketers Anil Kumble and Virender Sehwag launched a book on India's Test captain Virat Kohli in New Delhi on Tuesday. Written by journalist Vijay Lokapally, the book, 'Driven: The Virat Kohli Story', features anecdotes on the cricketer's rise at the international level. The event was attended by Ravi Shastri, Ajay Jadeja and Kapil Dev, among others.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:05 pm on 19 Oct

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Sania gets into a Twitter argument with Manjrekar

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Tennis player Sania Mirza got into a Twitter argument with cricket commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, over the former's tweet on her number one ranking. When Sania tweeted about completing 80 weeks as the top-ranked player, Manjrekar replied saying, "No 1 doubles player you mean". Sania, in turn, replied, "Since I don't play singles anymore isn't that obvious/ common sense?"

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 19 Oct

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Gambhir praises Langer for technical assistance

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:22 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Indian opening batsman Gautam Gambhir praised former Australian batsman Justin Langer for his technical assistance and support towards improving his batting technique. Gambhir met Langer during the 2014 Champions League at Hyderabad and later went to Perth to spend some time on improving his mental and technical condition. Langer helped improve Gambhir's batting stance.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:22 pm on 19 Oct

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Harbhajan trolls Man Utd's Paul Pogba on Twitter

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Indian offspinner Harbhajan Singh trolled Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba with a picture he tweeted after the midfielder's match against Liverpool on Monday. The spinner's tweet claimed that Pogba should copy the hairstyle as seen in the photo he posted, which will help the French midfielder be 'visible on the pitch'.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 19 Oct

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India-NZ final ODI could be shifted over pitch concerns

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:53 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

The final ODI of the ongoing India-New Zealand series, to be held in Visakhapatnam on October 29, could be shifted due to pitch concerns. BCCI will be conducting an inspection after a recent Ranji Trophy game between Assam and Rajasthan at the ground finished within three days. The Board has put at least five venues on stand-by for the match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:53 pm on 19 Oct

Murali predicts Ashwin, Shah to beat his record

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:34 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has said that India's Ravichandran Ashwin and Pakistan's Yasir Shah could break his record for the most number of wickets in Test cricket. The Sri Lankan legend, who has 800 Test scalps to his name, added that reaching the record would depend on the spinners' longevity, fitness, and form.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:34 pm on 19 Oct

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13-yr-old trained on mud courts wins national tennis title

short by Daisy Mowke / 03:47 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Ajay Singh, a 13-year old boy from Haryana who learnt and practised the sport of tennis on a mud court, has won the Under-14 boys singles title at the National Tennis Championship. The mud court uses fallen electric poles to support the net and nylon ropes as boundaries. Singh was trained by his cousin who is a self-taught tennis player.

short by Daisy Mowke / 03:47 pm on 19 Oct

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Wrestler Geeta Phogat appointed DSP in Haryana Police

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:21 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Wrestler Geeta Phogat was appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Haryana Police by the state government on Tuesday. Phogat, a 2010 Commonwealth Games gold medalist, was given the rank under the sports quota after the Cabinet headed by CM Manohar Lal Khattar, approved the state Home Department's proposal. Mountaineer Ram Lal was appointed Sub-Inspector under the same quota.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:21 pm on 19 Oct

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Sania completes 80 straight weeks as World no. 1

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:22 pm on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Sania Mirza has completed 80 consecutive weeks as the top-ranked women's doubles player. Sania achieved the world number one rank after winning the WTA Family Circle Cup with partner Martina Hingis in USA, in April 2015. Sania, who is the first Indian woman to hold the WTA number one rank, now holds the top spot exclusively, after splitting with Hingis.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:22 pm on 19 Oct

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Goldberg returns to the WWE after 12 years

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:28 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Professional wrestler Bill Goldberg returned to the WWE after a gap of 12 years. The 49-year-old has been challenged to fight Brock Lesnar following the release of WWE 2K17 game's promotional video, where Goldberg was reportedly mocked for being a "supportive player" only. Goldberg and Lesnar last met in the ring in 2004, with Stone Cold being the special referee.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:28 am on 19 Oct

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Ice hockey team to wear jerseys honouring slain gorilla

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:30 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Trenton Golden Hawks, a junior ice hockey team in Canada, will wear special jerseys in their game on Wednesday, to honour Harambe, the gorilla who was killed at Cincinnati Zoo in May. The commemorative #HockeyForHarambe jerseys will also be up for auction during the game. Harambe was shot dead by officials after a three-year-old kid fell inside his enclosure.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:30 am on 19 Oct

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Real Madrid cruise to 5-1 win over Legia Warsaw

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:08 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Real Madrid maintained its unbeaten streak in the 2016 edition of the UEFA Champions League after their 5-1 win over Poland's Legia Warsaw at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night. Gareth Bale opened the scoring for the defending champions, before Marco Asensio, Lucas Vazquez, and Alvaro Morata added a goal apiece in addition to an own goal by the visitors.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:08 am on 19 Oct

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Six world records achieved at Waterfront Marathon

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

A total of six records in both marathon and the half marathon races were achieved at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon on Sunday. The records included the fastest marathon pushing a pram, the fastest half marathon dressed in a suit, the fastest marathon dressed as a chef and the fastest half marathon dressed in motocross gear among others.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 am on 19 Oct

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Russia weightlifter stripped of 2012 Olympics silver medal

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:56 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Russia weightlifter, Apti Aukhadov has been stripped of his 2012 London Olympics silver medal in the 85 kg category, after he tested positive for banned substances in re-tests of samples. A total of 98 samples so far have come back as positive for banned substances in reanalysis of samples from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:56 am on 19 Oct

Sports Authority of India to tap talent at university level

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:46 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

The Sports Authority of India is set to tap talent at the university level after its decision to dedicate SAI's Regional Directors towards identifying universities with good sports infrastructure and sporting traditions. Indian Sports minister, Vijay Goel said that the model is inspired from "big sporting nations like the USA, where international athletes mostly come from universities".

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:46 am on 19 Oct

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Video: Shah's catch which helped Pak win their 400th Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:45 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Pakistan spinner Yasir Shah's diving catch off his own bowling to dismiss West Indies' Darren Bravo helped Pakistan register a 56-run win in their 400th Test on Monday. Bravo, who was playing on 116, tried to hit a straight drive but only managed to send it straight back to Shah, who dived to his left to take the catch.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:45 am on 19 Oct

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Virat's 133* against SL in 2012 my favourite: Ganguly

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:46 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Ex-captain Sourav Ganguly has revealed his favourite Virat Kohli century was the latter's 133* against Sri Lanka at Hobart in 2012. "When you get 25 ODI hundreds it is very difficult to remember all of them, but the one in Hobart was special," said Ganguly. India were chasing 320, and won the match by seven wickets with 80 balls remaining.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:46 am on 19 Oct

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Kenya defeat USA 74-19 in Kabaddi World Cup

short by Ram Kumar / 01:21 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Kenya outplayed USA to register a 74-19 victory and keep their hopes of reaching the semi-finals intact in the Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Kenyan captain David Mosambayi scored 12 points to keep the Americans winless in the tournament. Kenya's fate in the competition will depend on the last Group B encounter between Thailand and Japan on Wednesday.

short by Ram Kumar / 01:21 am on 19 Oct

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IOC may move some Tokyo 2020 events to South Korea

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:04 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

The International Olympic Committee may shift some of the events of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics to South Korea in an attempt to reportedly cut costs involved in hosting the event. The South Korean city of Chungju, one of the venues for the 2014 Asian Games, is being considered for hosting the rowing and canoeing events of the 2020 Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:04 am on 19 Oct

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Delhi Dynamos draw 3-3 with Mumbai City in ISL

short by Ram Kumar / 12:53 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Delhi Dynamos came from two goals down to draw 3-3 with Mumbai City in the Indian Super League at Delhi on Tuesday. Marcelinho scored the final goal of the game during the 81st minute from a penalty to maintain Delhi's unbeaten run. Following the game, Mumbai retained their second spot in the table, while Delhi are at third place.

short by Ram Kumar / 12:53 am on 19 Oct

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ATP asks Kyrgios to visit a psychologist

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:31 am on 19 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Tennis-governing body ATP has asked Australia's Nick Kyrgios to see a psychologist, if he wants his eight-week ban to be reduced to three weeks. Kyrgios has agreed to "enter a plan of care under the direction of a sports psychologist," as directed by the federation. The ban was enforced after he was found guilty of misconduct at the Shanghai Masters.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:31 am on 19 Oct

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Tripura govt to widen roads near Dipa's house

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:42 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Following Dipa Karmakar's decision to return the BMW presented to her by the Hyderabad District Badminton Association, the Tripura government has announced plans to widen the roads around the gymnast's house. Dipa had said she would return the car as she wouldn't be able to deal with the maintenance costs of running the vehicle on the roads.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:42 pm on 18 Oct

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India reaches Kabaddi World Cup semifinals

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:13 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

India progressed to the semifinal of the Kabaddi World Cup 2016, after registering a 69-18 win over England in their final group match at Ahmedabad on Tuesday. India are the third team to confirm a semifinal spot, beside South Korea and Iran. The semifinals will be held on October 21, while the final is scheduled a day later.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:13 pm on 18 Oct

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Lodha Panel trying to run cricket in country: BCCI

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:54 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

BCCI on Tuesday alleged in the Supreme Court that the Lodha Panel is trying to run cricket in the country. It argued that by giving directions regarding match schedules and setting conditions for awarding of tenders, the Committee was going beyond its jurisdiction. The SC bench replied that BCCI can approach the Court if the committee exceeds its jurisdiction.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:54 pm on 18 Oct

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Don't have 36 ka aankda: Sehwag to Sodhi on 36th b'day

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:23 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

On the occasion of former cricketer Reetinder Singh Sodhi's 36th birthday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "India ke Prime Minister-Modi, Dilli ka best garden-Lodi , Aaj ka Birthday Boy-Sodhi. Hpy 36th Bday @ReetinderSodhi Don't have 36 ka aankda." Sodhi was the captain in India's U-15 World Cup win, and Vice Captain of India's U-19 World Cup winning team.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:23 pm on 18 Oct

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Saina appointed member of IOC's Athletes' Commission

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:08 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Shuttler Saina Nehwal has been appointed as a member of the International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission. She received a letter to the effect from the IOC President Thomas Bach on Monday, stating that her candidature during the Rio Olympics had been accepted. The Commission is chaired by American athlete Angela Ruggiero and comprises nine vice presidents and 10 other members.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:08 pm on 18 Oct

Clarke names Shane Warne captain of his Test 12

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:05 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Ex-Australian captain Michael Clarke named former teammate Shane Warne captain of his Dream Test 12. The team also included Sachin Tendulkar, Brian Lara, and his former teammate and skipper Ricky Ponting. Clarke also picked Michael Slater, Matthew Hayden, Jacques Kallis, Adam Gilchrist, Mitchell Johnson, Dale Steyn, Glenn McGrath and Muttiah Muralitharan in his team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:05 pm on 18 Oct

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Cristiano better than Messi, Neymar: Brazil's Ronaldo

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:01 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former Brazilian footballer Luis Ronaldo has said his Portuguese namesake Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Argentine forward Lionel Messi and compatriot Neymar Jr. "They are three great players. I would also include Luis Suarez as he is playing very well," added the former Real Madrid forward on being asked about his favourite player in the current generation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:01 pm on 18 Oct

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CBI registers case in Narsingh doping scandal

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:10 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The CBI has registered a case in the doping scandal involving wrestler Narsingh Yadav, prior to the Rio Olympics. Narsingh had accused a co-wrestler of spiking his food and drinks with banned substances to stop his participation in the Games. The case has been registered under Section 120 B (criminal conspiracy), 328 (poisoning) and 506 of the Indian Penal Code.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:10 pm on 18 Oct

Suresh Raina to miss 2nd ODI against New Zealand

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:29 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina will miss the second ODI against New Zealand at Delhi on Thursday. Raina, who is suffering from viral fever and needs more time to recover, missed the first ODI at Dharamshala as well because of the illness. No replacement has been named for the 29-year-old all-rounder yet.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:29 pm on 18 Oct

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Kohli gifted his mentor a car on Teachers' Day

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:29 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

A recent book on Indian Test captain Virat Kohli, titled 'Driven', has revealed that Kohli gifted his mentor Raj Kumar Sharma a Skoda Rapid car as a Teacher's Day gift in 2014. Kohli, who was on a tour at that time, sent his brother, Vikas, to deliver the gift to Sharma, and wished him over the phone.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:29 pm on 18 Oct

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Messi presented with customised Chicago Bulls jersey

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:27 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has been presented with a customised jersey by the NBA basketball team Chicago Bulls. The NBA outfit posted a picture of Messi with the jersey on their official Twitter account. The jersey features Argentina football team captain's number ten alongside his name on the back.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:27 pm on 18 Oct

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We should have no ties with Pakistan: Gambhir

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:21 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Cricketer Gautam Gambhir has said that he endorses the opinion of cutting all ties with Pakistan until cross-border terrorism stops. "I totally endorse that until the time we don't secure our own Indians, our own countrymen, all other things can be kept aside…we should not have any relationship with Pakistan until cross-border terrorism is over," said Gambhir.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:21 pm on 18 Oct

Cricket board asks mythological questions in membership test

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:18 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The Jharkhand State Cricket Association conducted a membership test on Sunday which featured questions like "Which Indian goddess is the counterpart of Greek Athena and Roman Minerva?" The test, taken by 941 applicants, included 40 questions on cricket, other sports and general knowledge. The highest score in the test was 17, while 300 failed to open their account.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:18 pm on 18 Oct

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US lifter sets powerlifting record with 456 kg raw squat

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:15 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

American weightlifter Ray Williams became the first person to squat above 1,000 lbs in powerlifting, completing a 456 kg (1,005.3 lbs) raw squat at the USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals in Georgia. Williams attempted the squat wearing a weightlifting belt and knee sleeves without a squat suit, which complies with the "raw" standards of the International Powerlifting Federation.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:15 pm on 18 Oct

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Warne praises Ashwin and Yasir on recent performances

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former Australian leg-spinner Shane Warne praised Ravichandran Ashwin and Yasir Shah for their recent performances. Warne's congratulatory tweet read, "Congrats @Shah64Y & @ashwinravi99 on your records. I hope this form continues on all surfaces around the world as I love watching u guys". "@ShaneWarne thank you so much, this wish from you means the world to me", Ashwin replied.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 18 Oct

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Athlete becomes coach 10 yrs after failing gender test

short by Daisy Mowke / 02:53 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Tamil Nadu-based athlete Santhi Soundarajan, who was stripped of her silver medal after failing a gender test at the Asian Games in 2006 has been appointed as a state-level coach in a permanent capacity. She was working on a contractual basis before this and had to take recourse to working as a daily wage labourer to earn her living.

short by Daisy Mowke / 02:53 pm on 18 Oct

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Jharkhand to introduce pension for sportspersons

short by Rini Kapoor / 12:15 pm on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Jharkhand's Chief Secretary Rajbala Verma has issued a directive to prepare a sportsperson pension scheme for the players who have brought laurels to the state or the country, but are still working as daily wagers. The secretary also issued a directive for preparing a list of sportspersons who participated in Olympics/Asian/National Games so that they could be recruited as coaches.

short by Rini Kapoor / 12:15 pm on 18 Oct

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Pakistan defeats West Indies by 56 runs in its 400th Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:45 am on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Pakistan defeated West Indies by 56 runs in the side's 400th Test match on Monday. Chasing a total of 346 on the final day, the West Indies side was spurred on by Darren Bravo's 249-ball 116, which proved to be insufficient. Pakistan's Azhar Ali was adjudged the Man of the Match for his triple-ton in the first innings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:45 am on 18 Oct

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Few Australian Test players were like a tumour: Clarke

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:02 am on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former Australian cricket team captain Michael Clarke claims that a few of his teammates have been "like a tumour" on the sport. The 35-year-old, also clarified that he had never called former teammate Shane Watson a "cancer", but accepted that the player was a part of the faction which Clarke had termed to be a tumour on the sport.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:02 am on 18 Oct

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Ashwin makes peace with Bhajji, calls him an inspiration

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:02 am on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin put to rest the rift with fellow spinner Harbhajan Singh by calling Harbhajan the inspiration behind him starting to bowl off-spin. The 30-year-old spinner also condemned the "unhealthy" banter going on in social media. Harbhajan had earlier stated that he would have had more wickets if he had played on turning tracks like Indore among others.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:02 am on 18 Oct

Brazil hosted the Junior South American Cricket Championship

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:01 am on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Brazil hosted the Junior South American Cricket Championship's 2016 edition, which saw participant teams from Chile, Argentina, and Peru. The J-SAC tournament, as known in the Latin American nations, witnessed both under-13 and under-17 cricket teams compete to be crowned the cricket champions of the South American continent.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:01 am on 18 Oct

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Match-fixing was at its peak in 1996: Shoaib Akhtar

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:01 am on 18 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar claims that match-fixing was its peak in 1996, but he himself refrained from indulging in such activities. "The atmosphere of the Pakistan dressing room was very strange. Trust me it was the worst possible dressing room," Akhtar said during an interview. Earlier former Pakistani cricketer Javed Miandad had accused Shahid Afridi of match-fixing.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:01 am on 18 Oct

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Serena Williams withdraws from year-end WTA Finals

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:43 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

American tennis star Serena Williams has withdrawn from the year-end WTA Finals tournament in Singapore, as she is recovering from a shoulder injury. The former world number one, who has won the year-end tournament five times in the past, is aiming to make a return at next year's ASB Classic tournament in Auckland.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:43 pm on 17 Oct

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Australia scarred after ODI hammering in SA: Du Plessis

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

South African captain Faf du Plessis believes that the Australian team has been mentally scarred following their ODI series whitewash by the Proteas. The player claims that the Australians will be scared heading into next month's three-Test long series against the South African team. The series loss against South Africa was Australia's first ever 5-0 ODI series whitewash.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 17 Oct

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Bravo first West Indian to score a ton in Day-Night Tests

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:37 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

West Indian batsman Darren Bravo became the side's first-ever player to score a ton in a Day-Night Test match, after reaching the landmark figure on the fifth day of the first Test against Pakistan on Monday. Bravo is only the second player to have scored a ton in a Day-Night Test, following Azhar Ali's triple century in the same Test.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:37 pm on 17 Oct

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Pune City held to a 1-1 draw by Kerala Blasters

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:35 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian Super League side Pune City FC were held to a 1-1 draw by the visiting club Kerala Blasters, in their league match on Monday. Cédric Hengbart opened the scoring for the visitors in the third minute of the match, before former Liverpool player Mohamed Sissoko equalised in the 68th minute. Notably, this was the tournament's third straight 1-1 draw.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:35 pm on 17 Oct

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Shahid Afridi to release his autobiography in 2017

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:58 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi has the announced plans to reveal his autobiography next year, titled 'Shahid Afridi: An Autobiography'. Afridi said, "In the book, I've opened up about my rivalries and my alliances, particularly those with India, as well as my infatuation with the military and my take on politics." The book is co-authored by Pakistani journalist Wajahat S Khan.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:58 pm on 17 Oct

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Anil Kumble started career as a medium-pace bowler

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:57 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian spinner Anil Kumble started off as a medium-pace bowler, but eventually switched over to leg spin when he was in school. Unlike his contemporaries, Kumble was not known to be a big turner of the ball and relied on accuracy for his wickets. Kumble, who is India's most successful bowler with 956 wickets across formats, turned 46 on Monday.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:57 pm on 17 Oct

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SC asks BCCI to set deadline for Lodha implementation

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order against the BCCI and asked the Board to give a time-frame within which the Lodha Panel recommendations would be implemented. BCCI President Anurag Thakur also submitted an affidavit in the Court on Monday, stating that he didn't seek ICC's intervention to block the reforms, on grounds that they amounted to "government interference".

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 17 Oct

Video: Bishoo picks up eight against Pakistan

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

West Indies spinner Devendra Bishoo produced a career-best performance of 8-49 against Pakistan in the ongoing day-night Test between the sides on Sunday. The 30-year-old spinner, who was introduced early in the attack, produced the best ever bowling figures by a visiting bowler in Asia and the fifth best bowling figures ever by a leg-spinner in Tests.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 17 Oct

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Aussies were verbally over the top in 2014: ABD

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:44 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

South African cricketer AB de Villiers claims that the sledging he witnessed during SA's three-match Test series against Australia in 2014 was "personal and over the top". The series, won 2-1 by Australia, also witnessed a verbal altercation between Michael Clarke and Dale Steyn. He added the sledging by the Australians was the worst he has ever faced.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:44 pm on 17 Oct

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Champion in every sense of the word: Sachin to Kumble

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:31 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

On the occasion of Anil Kumble's 46th birthday, his former teammate Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "A champion in every sense of the word, happy birthday @anilkumble1074! May you lead our country to jumbo victories always!". "Happy Birthday @anilkumble1074 Immortal 1st innings in Indian cricket, hope to see you go one further in the 2nd innings.Have a great day!", tweeted Gautam Gambhir.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:31 pm on 17 Oct

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'Need Lodha approval to award Team India ₹1 cr bonus'

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:30 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said the Board would need the approval of the Lodha Committee to award a ₹1 crore bonus to the Indian cricket team for becoming the world's number one Test side. The Committee had earlier sent written orders to Yes Bank and Bank of Maharashtra, asking them to stop disbursing funds to the cricket Board.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:30 pm on 17 Oct

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Ashwin congratulates Yasir Shah on 100 Test wickets

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin congratulated Pakistan's Yasir Shah on Twitter when the latter overtook him as the fastest Asian to capture 100 Test wickets. "Just a little late I guess, but very well done @Shah64Y. Double it up now," wrote Ashwin. Shah reached the landmark figure in 17 Tests, making him the joint second-fastest bowler to take 100 wickets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 17 Oct

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Sindhu is yet to be a complete player: Gopichand

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand has said Rio Olympics' silver medallist PV Sindhu is yet to be a "complete player". "There are lots of areas in the game that she needs to work on and improve. She has age on her side and will go a long way," said Gopichand, adding that Spain's Carolina Marin deserved the Rio gold medal.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 17 Oct

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FC Goa coach Zico threatens to quit ISL

short by Vinay Sundar / 05:10 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Brazilian legend and FC Goa coach Zico has hit out at the refereeing during his club's 1-1 draw with Atletico de Kolkata on Sunday. Zico claimed his team has suffered due to sub-standard refereeing for the last three years. He further said that he wants to help Indian football grow but will leave if he is not wanted.

short by Vinay Sundar / 05:10 pm on 17 Oct

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Saina receives honorary doctorate from SRM University

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:38 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal received an honorary doctorate in literature from SRM University in Chennai on Sunday. In her acceptance speech, Saina said, "My father will be very proud of me today because he is a scientist, and he always wanted me to be a doctor." Nehwal is the third sportsperson to be conferred a doctorate by the university.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:38 pm on 17 Oct

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Pandya 4th Indian to get Man of the Match on ODI debut

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:35 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

All-rounder Hardik Pandya became the fourth Indian to be named 'Man of the Match' on ODI debut, receiving the award in the Dharamshala ODI against New Zealand on Sunday. Pandya finished with bowling figures of 3/31, the fourth-best for an Indian on debut. Sandeep Patil was the first Indian to achieve the feat when he received the award in 1980.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:35 pm on 17 Oct

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Don't be a Dumbo, Be like JUMBO: Viru on Kumble's b'day

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:30 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

On the occasion of current India coach Anil Kumble's 46th birthday, former cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, "In life don't be a Dumbo, Be like JUMBO. Kumble doesn't do any Jumle. K-U-M-B-L-E is very HUMBLE. Happy Birthday @anilkumble1074 ji." Kumble replied to the tweet, posting, "@virendersehwag thanks Viru for your wishes."

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:30 pm on 17 Oct

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Who is Virat Kohli’s girlfriend, asks Maha school in exam

short by Tarun Khanna / 02:02 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

In a Physical Training (PT) exam for class IX students, Chacha Nehru Hindi High School in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi asked the students ‘Who is cricketer Virat Kohli’s girlfriend’. The school further kept Priyanka, Anushka and Deepika as options in the exam for students to select the right name. The exam was conducted on October 13.

short by Tarun Khanna / 02:02 pm on 17 Oct

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No video footage of Dev's 175* against Zim in 1983 WC

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:33 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

There is no video record of former India captain, Kapil Dev's unbeaten 175-run innings against Zimbabwe in the group stage of the 1983 World Cup, which was the then highest score by a batsman in limited-overs cricket. The BBC was on strike on that day and no professional video camera recorded Kapil Dev's performance.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:33 pm on 17 Oct

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MS Dhoni becomes 2nd most successful ODI captain

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:05 pm on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

MS Dhoni became the second most successful captain in ODI history following India's six-wicket win over New Zealand in the first match of the series at Dharamshala on Sunday. Dhoni surpassed former Australian skipper Allan Border's 107 ODI wins to achieve the milestone. Ricky Ponting's 165-win mark is the current world record for the most ODI wins as a captain.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:05 pm on 17 Oct

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Single-wicket cricket match in UK in 1857 lasted 3 days

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:53 am on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

A single-wicket cricket match was held in Yorkshire, England, which lasted three days and ended on October 17, 1857. Two local cricketers John Grange and James Sadler faced off in the two innings a side game. Grange defeated Sadler by 24 runs, scoring 27(159) and 24(96) in his two innings, compared to Sadler's 24(93) and 3(18).

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:53 am on 17 Oct

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Murray wins Shanghai Open for 5th title of 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:30 am on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Britain's Andy Murray won the Shanghai Masters, his fifth title of 2016, defeating Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut 7-6(7-1), 6-1 on Sunday. World number two Murray won the China Open a week ago, besides winning the men's singles event at the Rio Olympics and Wimbledon earlier this year. He is now 915 points behind top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the ATP rankings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:30 am on 17 Oct

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Thailand defeat USA 69-22 in Kabaddi World Cup

short by Rajdeep Puri / 02:07 am on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Thailand defeated USA 69-22 in their Group B encounter of the Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Thai skipper Khomsan Thongkham scored 14 points, while USA managed three points in the first half. Thailand are now second in Group B with 15 points from four matches, while USA remain winless after four games and are last in the group.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 02:07 am on 17 Oct

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Better if prize money was put in training: Malik

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:13 am on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

Rio Olympics bronze medalist Sakshi Malik, has said India's results could've been better if the prize money athletes are being awarded now was used to improve facilities. "Many girls have asked me to urge authorities to provide them with better equipment, wrestling mats and boxing rings. I see girls in torn T-shirts, without proper gear...they're all so talented," said Sakshi.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:13 am on 17 Oct

In Pictures: India's first ODI against NZ at Dharamsala

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:11 am on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

India began its five-match One Day International series against New Zealand on Sunday, at Dharamshala's Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium. The stadium, situated at an altitude of 4,780 feet above sea level, has hosted three ODIs, with the first being hosted in 2013. India have won two ODIs at the stadium, including their six-wicket win over New Zealand on Sunday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:11 am on 17 Oct

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Umesh Yadav takes diving catch to dismiss Anderson

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:04 am on 17 Oct 2016,Monday

India's Umesh Yadav took a diving catch to dismiss New Zealand's Corey Anderson off Hardik Pandya's bowling in the first ODI at Dharamshala on Sunday. New Zealand were at 43/3 at 10.4 overs when Anderson played a shot towards mid-off where Yadav was fielding. Yadav leapt to his right, with commentator Ravi Shastri calling the dive "timed to perfection".

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:04 am on 17 Oct

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Virat reacts to his doppelgänger in the stands

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:47 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

A video shows how Indian cricketer Virat Kohli reacted after seeing his lookalike, who was spotted in the stands during the Indore Test against New Zealand. During the Test, while Virat was seated in the dressing room, the cameras zoomed in on to his lookalike in the stands, with whom people were clicking selfies. Virat was shown laughing and clapping.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:47 pm on 16 Oct

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Sakshi Malik gets engaged to wrestler boyfriend

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:40 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Rio Olympics' bronze medalist Sakshi Malik got engaged to her boyfriend, wrestler Satyawart Kadian, in Rohtak on Sunday. Satyawart, 22, is two years younger to Sakshi and won his first bronze medal at the 2010 Youth Olympics. Malik's father said the engagement had been decided long ago, but the wedding date is yet to be confirmed.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:40 pm on 16 Oct

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Ajay Jayaram loses in Dutch Open final

short by Srikant Kannoth Kombra / 11:32 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Defending champion Ajay Jayaram failed to clinch his third successive Dutch Open title as he lost to Chinese Taipei's Tzu Wei Wang 10-21, 21-17, 18-21 in the final on Sunday. The top-seeded Indian shuttler, who had beaten Tzu in their previous two meetings, lost out to him in the tournament's final, which lasted 55 minutes.

short by Srikant Kannoth Kombra / 11:32 pm on 16 Oct

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FC Goa salvage late 1-1 draw against Atletico de Kolkata

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 11:27 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Atletico de Kolkata and FC Goa played out a 1-1 draw, as Goa earned its first points of the season on Sunday. Kolkata's Sameehg Doutie's 6th-minute volley opened the scoring, while Joffre equalized from the penalty spot in the 77th minute. The match's second half witnessed two red cards in the form of Kolkata's Stephen Pearson and Goa's Sanjay Balmuchu.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 11:27 pm on 16 Oct

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Dhoni, Kohli, Rahane support 'Nayi Soch' campaign

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:01 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian ODI players Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli and captain MS Dhoni are supporting the Star Plus' 'Nayi Soch' campaign, which aims to question various societal stereotypes that hold women back. The campaign, released during the team's series against New Zealand, features the players wearing jerseys with names of their mothers on the back instead of their own names.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:01 pm on 16 Oct

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Tyson Gay's 15-yr-old daughter fatally shot in Kentucky

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:50 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Trinity Gay, the 15-year-old daughter of former American Olympic sprinter Tyson Gay, was fatally shot at a Kentucky restaurant in the US early on Sunday. Trinity, a track athlete herself, was shot in the neck when gunfire was exchanged between two vehicles near the eatery. Trinity was not in either of the vehicles and was reportedly a bystander.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:50 pm on 16 Oct

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Sehwag congratulates Kohli on his match-winning innings

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:47 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag congratulated Virat Kohli on his match-winning innings for India, with his tweet, which read, "Haazme ki goli, Rangon ki holi, Aur batting me kohli Poore India ko pasand hain". Virat's unbeaten 85-run innings from 81 balls included nine fours and a lone six, helping India reach the total in 33 overs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:47 pm on 16 Oct

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'India won 500th Test vs NZ, India won 900th ODI vs NZ'

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:45 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Reacting to India winning its 900th One Day International, a user tweeted, "India won the 500th Test vs NZ. India won the 900th ODI vs NZ". Others reacted with tweets like, "If the NZ batsmen spent more time watching the ball and less time gazing at the mountains" and, "Dhoni now acting in his sequel, MS Dhoni -the much-told story".

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:45 pm on 16 Oct

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Sehwag wishes 'Jhakkas' Kallis on his birthday

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

On the occasion of former South African cricketer Jacques Kallis' 41st birthday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Happy Birthday Jhakkas Kallis. @jacqueskallis75 . Feel like asking: Array Oh Kallis, Kitne saal ke ho gaye! #LegendKallis." Kallis, with 13,289 runs, is the third highest run-getter of all time in Tests, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 16 Oct

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Pant youngest keeper to score first-class triple hundred

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:57 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Delhi batsman Rishabh Pant became the world's youngest wicketkeeper to score a first-class triple century, making 308 aged 19 years 12 days, in the recently-concluded Maharashtra-Delhi match. He is now also the third youngest Indian to score a first-class triple century, behind Wasim Jaffer and Abhinav Mukund. Jaffer scored his first triple hundred in 1996, aged 18 years 265 days.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:57 pm on 16 Oct

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Shah overtakes Ashwin as fastest Asian to 100 Test wickets

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:46 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Pakistani spinner Yasir Shah overtook India's Ravichandran Ashwin as the fastest Asian Test bowler to reach 100 Test wickets, after reaching the landmark in his 17th Test match on Sunday. The bowler became the overall second fastest to reach the figure in Test cricket. Ashwin and Pakistani spinner Saeed Ajmal reached the 100-wicket landmark in 18 and 19 Tests respectively.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:46 pm on 16 Oct

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What if the chunk off Rahane's bat had hit the stumps?

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:44 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

During India-New Zealand's ODI on Sunday, a Doug Bracewell delivery broke Ajinkya Rahane's bat, with a chip flying off. Rahane would've been out hit wicket had the chunk dislodged the bails. MCC laws state a batsman is out if he "puts his wicket down by his bat or his body, with 'body' including the clothes and equipment of the batsman."

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:44 pm on 16 Oct

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India take 1-0 lead in ODI series against New Zealand

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:04 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

India registered a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI of the five-match series, in Dharamshala on Sunday. Winning the toss and chasing, India achieved the 191-run target with 16.5 overs to spare. Virat Kohli top-scored for the hosts, scoring 85* off 81 balls, while bowlers Amit Mishra and debutant Hardik Pandya both grabbed three wickets each.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:04 pm on 16 Oct

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Still half-expecting a text from Phil Hughes: Clarke

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:57 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has revealed in his autobiography that he still "half-expects a text" from late cricketer Phil Hughes, who died after being struck by a bouncer in November 2014. "I never gave myself time to grieve for my mate. I'm thinking about Hughesy 24x7. I'm still half-expecting a text…He"s still there in my mind," wrote Clarke.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:57 pm on 16 Oct

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Shahid Afridi and Javed Miandad end war of words

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:11 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Pakistan captains Shahid Afridi and Javed Miandad have ended their war of words which erupted after the latter had accused the former of fixing matches. “Things are said in the heat of the moment and I also said some inappropriate things in the heat of the moment. I take them back,” Miandad said referring to his allegations against Afridi.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:11 pm on 16 Oct

Ronaldinho fails to show up on 1st day as FCB ambassador

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:43 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Ronaldinho failed to show up on his first day as the ambassador of the Catalan club. Ronaldinho, who was supposed to show up during the club's match against Deportivo, posted a picture of him enjoying a trip to the beach. Ronaldinho spent five years at Barcelona, scoring 94 goals in 207 matches for the club.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:43 pm on 16 Oct

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Tennis court dried by setting it on fire

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:23 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

The tennis court at the ATP Challenger event in Casablanca, Morocco was set on fire to dry it for the event. Instead of waiting for sunlight to take dry the clay court, the support staff and crew doused sections of the court with fuel and threw fiery rags on the ignitor. The crew later dusted the precipitate off the court.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:23 pm on 16 Oct

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Wankhede match 1st Ranji game with three 250+ scores

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:14 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

The Maharashtra vs Delhi match at the Wankhede stadium which concluded on Sunday, is the first Ranji Trophy game to feature three 250-plus scores. Maharashtra captain Swapnil Gugale was the highest scorer of the match, making 351*, while teammate Ankit Bawne scored 258*. Delhi's Rishabh Pant scored a career-best 308 to bring up the second triple century of the match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:14 pm on 16 Oct

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Lionel Messi is not better than Cristiano Ronaldo: Maradona

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Argentinian captain Diego Maradona claims that compatriot Lionel Messi is not better than Cristiano Ronaldo and nor is the other way round. On being asked about former Brazilian captain Neymar Jr, Maradona said, "Ronaldo and Messi are no longer in a two-horse race, there are three (including Neymar) running to win".

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 16 Oct

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Sachin became highest run scorer in ODIs on Oct 16, 2000

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:31 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar became the highest run scorer in One Day International cricket after surpassing compatriot Mohammad Azharuddin's tally of 9,378 runs on October 16, 2000. Sachin went to amass 18,426 runs in ODI cricket, in addition to 15,921 runs in Test cricket, becoming the highest run-scorer in both formats of the game.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:31 pm on 16 Oct

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Mishra fastest Indian spinner to take 50 ODI wickets

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:24 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Amit Mishra has become the fastest Indian spinner to claim 50 ODI wickets, picking up three in the first ODI against NZ at Dharamshala on Sunday. Mishra achieved the feat in his 32nd ODI, making him the fourth-fastest Indian bowler overall to take 50 ODI wickets. Former pacer Ajit Agarkar is the quickest Indian bowler to take 50 ODI wickets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:24 pm on 16 Oct

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Latham becomes 10th ODI player to 'carry his bat’

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:04 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

New Zealand opener Tom Latham became the 10th player in ODI history to 'carry his bat', during the first ODI against India at Dharamshala on Sunday. 'Carrying the bat' refers to an opener not losing his wicket when the other ten wickets have fallen. No Indian has achieved the feat, while Zimbabwe's Grant Flower was the first to do it.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:04 pm on 16 Oct

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Kapil Dev made his Test debut on October 16, 1978

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:55 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev made his Test debut at the age of 19, on October 16, 1978. The all-rounder led India to its maiden World Cup title in 1983. Kapil went on to register 5,248 runs and 434 wickets to become the only Test player with over 4,000 runs and over 400 wickets.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:55 pm on 16 Oct

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Pakistan became a Test playing nation on Oct 16, 1952

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:48 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Pakistan became the seventh Test-playing nation after taking the field in their first ever Test against India in Delhi on October 16, 1952. While the Green Army lost that match by an innings and 70 runs, they registered their first ever Test win in the next match of the same series. The series eventually ended at 2-1 in India's favour.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:48 pm on 16 Oct

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India's Sourabh Varma wins Chinese Taipei Masters

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:56 pm on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian shuttler Sourabh Varma won the Chinese Taipei Masters Grand Prix title after his opponent Malaysia's Daren Liew retired hurt in the final in Taipei City on Sunday. Liew, ranked 106th worldwide, was trailing 10-12, 10-12, 3-3 to world number 82 Sourabh when he quit the game. This is Sourabh's fifth international title overall and his first Grand Prix win.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:56 pm on 16 Oct

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India becomes first team to play 900 ODIs

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:47 am on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

India's ODI against New Zealand at Dharamshala on Sunday is the team's 900th, making it the world's first side to achieve the milestone. Out of the 899 ODIs, India has won 454, lost 399, tied seven, while 39 were abandoned. Australia, which has played 888 ODIs, is next on the list of most ODIs, while Pakistan is third with 866.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:47 am on 16 Oct

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Isco brace helps Madrid register a 6-1 win over Real Betis

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:18 am on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

A brace from Spanish midfielder Isco helped Real Madrid remain joint first in the La Liga, following a 6-1 win over 15th placed Real Betis on Saturday. Raphaël Varane, Karim Benzema, Marcelo, and Cristiano Ronaldo, all scored a goal each for the Los Blancos. With the win, Real Madrid have extended their unbeaten streak to 22 matches in all competitions.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:18 am on 16 Oct

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Respect govt decision to end sporting ties with Pak: Bindra

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:02 am on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra has said the government's decision to end sporting ties with Pakistan needs to be respected. "At the end of the day, it is the decision of the government…It is a nice thought to separate sports from politics because that is the Olympic value as well…but in reality, it doesn't happen sometimes," said Abhinav.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:02 am on 16 Oct

Canadian biker wins Red Bull’s mountain biking event

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:04 am on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Canadian mountain biker Brandon Semenuk won the Rampage 2016, the 11th edition of Red Bull's annual mountain biking event, in Utah on Friday. The event saw participation from 21 invited athletes who were judged on the basis of skill by former competitors. Semenuk's stunts included backflips and flatspins across an uneven mountain terrain.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:04 am on 16 Oct

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Clarify bouncer laws, court tells Hughes inquest

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:06 am on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

The coronial inquest investigating cricketer Phil Hughes' death has been asked to clarify the definition of "unfair bowling" from cricket's lawmakers, following an analysis by ICC umpires' training manager Simon Taufel. Taufel revealed 20 of 23 short balls bowled on the day of Hughes' death were directed at the cricketer, but didn't meet the definition of a "fast short-pitched delivery".

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:06 am on 16 Oct

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BCCI to oppose Lodha reforms at next SC hearing

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:06 am on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

BCCI has refused to comply with the Lodha Panel reforms it calls "contentious" at the next Supreme Court hearing scheduled on Monday. The decision was made at a meeting of its full members' representatives on Saturday, with the BCCI making it clear that 'one state one vote', 'one person one post', age cap and the cooling-off period remain unacceptable issues.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:06 am on 16 Oct

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Premier League footballer plays kabaddi as challenge

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:02 am on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

English Premier League side Crystal Palace uploaded a video of their striker Christian Benteke playing kabaddi as part of an 'eight second challenge'. Benteke, who scored the fastest-ever goal in international football history in a World Cup qualifier recently, was challenged to win a one-on-one eight-second kabaddi game. Benteke completed the challenge within three seconds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:02 am on 16 Oct

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Pig toys thrown in football match in protest against owners

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:02 am on 16 Oct 2016,Sunday

Football fans of the Charlton Athletic and Coventry City football clubs launched small pig toys onto the pitch to protest against the clubs' owners during their League One match on Saturday. The supporters of both the clubs held a collective march before the game in order to protest against the club owners, under whom the clubs are reportedly suffering mismanagement.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:02 am on 16 Oct

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India's Ajay Jayaram reaches Dutch Open final

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:36 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Indian shuttler and defending champion Ajay Jayaram progressed to the final of the Dutch Open after a 21-18, 13-21, 21-13 win over Denmark's Anders Antonsen in the semifinal on Saturday. Tournament top seed Jayaram, who has clinched the Dutch Open title three times in his career, will face the winner of the Tzu Wei Wang-Emil Holstfifth clash in Sunday's final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:36 pm on 15 Oct

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Indian defeats top seed in Chinese Taipei Masters semis

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:38 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Indian shuttler Sourabh Verma, ranked 82nd worldwide, defeated rank 22 and top seed Hsu Jen Hao of China to enter the Chinese Taipei Masters' final on Saturday. The Indian shuttler defeated Hao 11-4, 11-7, 11-9 in the 33-minute long semifinal. Verma will now meet the winner between Malaysia's Daren Liew and fifth seed Lin Yu Hsien, in Sunday's final.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:38 pm on 15 Oct

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Barcelona thrash Deportivo de La Coruña 4-0

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:53 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Barcelona thrashed Deportivo de La Coruña 4-0 in their La Liga fixture at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Rafinha scored a brace for the Catalan side, opening the scoring in the 21st minute, before doubling the lead in the 36th minute. Lionel Messi scored a minute after coming onto the pitch in the 57th minute, after Luis Suarez's 43rd-minute goal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:53 pm on 15 Oct

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Ten-man Arsenal get past Swansea with a 3-2 win

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 10:58 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Ten-man Arsenal relied on a brace from Theo Walcott and a Mesut Ozil goal to get past Swansea City, following Granit Xhaka's red card in the second half of their Premier League match on Saturday. Gylfi Sigurdsson and Borja Baston were on the scoresheet for Swansea, as they twice halved a two-goal deficit, but failed to register a win.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 10:58 pm on 15 Oct

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Manchester City held to a 1-1 draw by Everton

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 10:51 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Nolito's 72nd-minute goal salvaged a point for table-toppers Manchester City after they had gone behind with Romelu Lukaku's 64th-minute strike for Everton. Everton goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg saved two penalties, one from Kevin De Bruyne in the first half while the other from Sergio Aguero in the 70th minute. With the draw, City are still the table toppers with 19 points.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 10:51 pm on 15 Oct

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India register their biggest Kabaddi World Cup win

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:29 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Indian Kabaddi team secured a 74-20 win over Argentina in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup on Saturday, registering their largest margin of victory in the history of the tournament. India, who have 16 points in Group A after winning three of their four matches, will face England in their final group game on Tuesday to earn a semifinal spot.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:29 pm on 15 Oct

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BCCI Prez Thakur included in ICC's finance committee

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:58 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur officially became a part of ICC's Finance and Commercial Affairs committee, at the Board's meeting in Cape Town on Friday. BCCI had earlier expressed reservations about not having a representative in the committee, which approves all revenue-related decisions. Thakur was made Chairman of ICC's Development Committee, after which he became a part of the F&CA panel.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:58 pm on 15 Oct

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Djokovic loses temper during Shanghai Masters semi-final

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:00 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Serbian world number one Novak Djokovic lost his temper during the semi-final of the Shanghai Masters event against Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday. The world number one smashed his racket after losing the first set and ripped his shirt open during another point. The Serbian lost the match 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 48 minutes.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:00 pm on 15 Oct

Usain Bolt statue to be installed in Jamaica

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:56 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Sprinter Usain Bolt's statue will be installed outside the National Stadium in a park in Kingston, Jamaica. Bolt's statue will join other famous Jamaicans' statues that have been placed in the park, including singer Bob Marley and Jamaican athlete Merlene Ottey. Bolt had earlier announced that June's Racers Grand Prix will be his final tournament on his home soil.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:56 pm on 15 Oct

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Polish mountaineer falls to death in Uttarkashi

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:54 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Polish mountaineer Lukasz Jan Chrzanowski, on an expedition to the Shivlinga peak in Uttarkashi, fell into a gorge and died while descending to lower altitudes. Lukasz was accompanied by compatriot Michael Kukurowski, who is yet to be located. The mountaineers reportedly fell sick at an altitude of 5,000 feet and were trying to locate search teams when the mishap happened.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:54 pm on 15 Oct

I have started using Virat's brain more now: Dhoni

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:53 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

India's limited-overs captain MS Dhoni has said he's started seeking more advice from Test captain Virat Kohli during matches now. "I have already started using him more. If you witness a match you will see I have more interactions with him on the field because two individuals of course will conduct in different ways," said Dhoni.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:53 pm on 15 Oct

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Pole dance federation aims for it to become an Olympic sport

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:48 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

The International Pole Sports Federation (IPSF) is aiming to get the sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee. The IPSF's Olympic Sub-Committee had earlier been officially confirmed as a signatory of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Code. The federation had established the World Pole Sports Championships in 2012 in order to increase the sport's awareness across the globe.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:48 pm on 15 Oct

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'India will have a pro boxing world champion in 4 yrs'

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:52 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

World Boxing Council's Asia Secretary General Patrick Cusick has said that India will produce a professional boxing world champion within four years. "I'm confident because of the weight of numbers…The structure is in place and now the progress will be fast," said Cusick, who is supervising the WBC welterweight Asia title contest between India's Neeraj Goyat and Australian Ben Kite.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:52 pm on 15 Oct

Chelsea players pay tribute to Willian's late mother

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:49 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

The Chelsea football players including goalscorers Diego Costa and Eden Hazard paid tribute to teammate Willian's mother, who passed away this week, by making a 'W' during their goal celebrations against Leicester City. Willian did not feature in the Chelsea lineup against the Premier League defending champions on Saturday as a result of the personal tragedy.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:49 pm on 15 Oct

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Late for Sushil to join WWE: Khali

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Following reports that Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar might join the WWE, India's former WWE wrestler The Great Khali said it's "a bit late for Sushil" to join the wrestling entertainment company. "One has to join at an early age and the chances of success increase. WWE is very difficult…I'd personally like to see someone in WWE after me," said Khali.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 15 Oct

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Leicester suffer 4th PL defeat of the season

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 08:02 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Defending champions Leicester City suffered their fourth Premier League defeat of the season in eight matches, losing 0-3 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Chelsea striker Diego Costa opened the scoring seven minutes into the game, while Eden Hazard doubled the lead in the 33rd minute. Winger Victor Moses sealed the scoreline at 3-0 for Chelsea shortly before full-time.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 08:02 pm on 15 Oct

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Thailand to move World Cup qualifier after king's death

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:36 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

The Thailand Football Association is seeking to move the home World Cup qualifier against Australia on November 15 out of the country amid mourning following the passing away of the Thai monarch Bhumibol Adulyadej. A number of domestic sports competitions have been canceled out of respect for the monarch who died on Thursday in Bangkok at the age of 88.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:36 pm on 15 Oct

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God bless you with running between wickets, tweets Yuvi

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

On Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir's 35th birthday, Yuvraj Singh tweeted, "Many happy returns of the day @GautamGambhir! God bless you with running between the wickets and a smiley. Keep going GG!". "@YUVSTRONG12 tks bro best wishes ever. I guess with your marriage round the corner you too can do wid some sharp running between d kitchen & bedroom!", replied Gambhir.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 15 Oct

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Holly Holm wins Guinness World Record Trophy

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:49 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Mixed martial arts fighter Holly Holm won the Guinness World Record Trophy as she is the only professional boxer and mixed martial artist to capture world championships in both sports. The 19-time boxing champion won the UFC belt in November 2015, when she knocked out former champion Ronda Rousey with a high left head kick at the UFC 193.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:49 pm on 15 Oct

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'Samurai' Amma is the oldest practitioner of Kalaripayattu

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:49 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Meenakshi Raghavan Gurukkal, widely known as Samurai Amma, is reportedly the oldest female practitioner of the ancient Indian martial art form of Kalaripayattu. The 74-year-old, who also teaches the martial art to students of a local school, was first introduced to the sport which originated in southwest Kerala at the age of seven by her father.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:49 pm on 15 Oct

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'Wasn’t aware we were 30 runs short of world record'

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:34 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Maharashtra captain Swapnil Gugale, who was involved in a Ranji Trophy record 594-run stand with Ankit Bawne, has said he wasn't aware they missed out on the world record by 30 runs. "If I had known, we would have gone for it," said Gugale. The all-time record is Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara's 624-run stand against South Africa in 2006.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:34 pm on 15 Oct

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Liverpool, Man Utd warn fans ahead of league clash

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 05:20 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Ahead of the Manchester United-Liverpool clash on Monday, the two clubs have released a joint statement warning their fans against indulging in 'offensive or discriminatory' behaviour. Supporters going against the warning "will be immediately removed from the stadium, risk arrest, prosecution and be reported in accordance with the club's ground regulations", the clubs said in the joint statement.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 05:20 pm on 15 Oct

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Usain Bolt to retire after 2017 World Championships

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has confirmed that he will retire after the 2017 World Championships in London in August. Bolt also informed that the Racers Grand Prix later this year will be his last race in Jamaica. Bolt, who is the world recorder holder in 100-metre and 200-metre sprints, is expected to participate in both the races at the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 15 Oct

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ICC sets up special assistance fund for PCB

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:26 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

The ICC has set up a special assistance fund for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), following a request from the latter stating that they suffered financial losses because nations refused to tour the country. The international body also allocated ₹3.3 crore each to Ireland and Afghanistan, and ₹1.6 crore to other associate members to host more ODIs and T20Is.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:26 pm on 15 Oct

ICC to carry out DRS presentation for BCCI

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:08 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

ICC General Manager Geoff Allardice will make a presentation on the Decision Review System (DRS) before the BCCI next week. Allardice is likely to highlight a Massachusetts Institute of Technology research, which points at how DRS has become more reliable. India is the only country not using the DRS, despite being the first nation to test it in 2008.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:08 pm on 15 Oct

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Wrestler Sushil Kumar likely to join WWE: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:14 pm on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar is reportedly planning to join wrestling entertainment firm WWE. Sushil's management team was quoted as saying, "we're planning on introducing Sushil to Pro Wrestling in late 2017, and are also talking to various organisations including WWE to open a franchise in Delhi." Sushil was overlooked by the wrestling federation for the Rio Olympics this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:14 pm on 15 Oct

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Poland defeat USA by record margin in Kabaddi WC

short by Ram Kumar / 01:50 am on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Poland registered their maiden victory in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, defeating USA 75-29 in Ahmedabad on Friday, which is the biggest margin of defeat in the tournament. Following the result, Poland rank fourth in Group B, while USA are at the bottom at sixth place. Both teams are out of contention for the semi-finals.

short by Ram Kumar / 01:50 am on 15 Oct

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Prefer watching hockey over cricket: Gambhir

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:48 am on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Cricketer Gautam Gambhir has said he prefers watching hockey over cricket or football on television. "I am very passionate about Indian hockey. I watched all their games at the Olympics. They played reasonably well and though they didn't win a medal, the graph is going upwards. I hope India can go to the same level of the 1980's," said Gambhir.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:48 am on 15 Oct

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WWE sends event tickets to fan with Down’s Syndrome

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:48 am on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

WWE sent their event tickets to Jesse Fullerton, an 11-year-old Australian fan suffering from Down's Syndrome, after his wrestling figurines were stolen. The local police got in touch with the wrestling entertainment firm, who supplied the boy with more figurines and tickets to an NXT event on Gold Coast. According to Jesse's mother, he physically wrestles with the figurines.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:48 am on 15 Oct

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Olympics not the end of world: Jitu Rai

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:48 am on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Shooter Jitu Rai, who finished eighth in men's 10-metre air pistol at the Rio Olympics, has said "Olympics aren't the end of the world". "I've got everything I asked for in preparation from the Army. It was not my day in Rio, you give your best and it doesn't show...The disappointment is huge, but I couldn't sit crying," said Jitu.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:48 am on 15 Oct

Dilshan gives tutorial of his 'Dilscoop' shot

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:47 am on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan has shared a video of himself giving a tutorial of his famous 'Dilscoop' shot. The shot involves the batsman going down on their knees to scoop the ball to the boundary over the wicketkeeper. The video, shared by ICC's Twitter account, shows Dilshan telling fans how short and fuller balls should be dealt with.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:47 am on 15 Oct

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ICC announces 1st exclusive women's World T20 in 2020

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:46 am on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

ICC has announced that the 2020 women's World T20 will be held separately from the men's tournament for the first time. The proposal was put forward by Cricket Australia, hosts for the edition, and accepted at the ICC meeting in Cape Town on Friday. The move is intended to promote the tournament "away from the shadow of the men's game".

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:46 am on 15 Oct

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Ali becomes Pakistan's 4th triple centurion in Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:46 am on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Opener Azhar Ali became the fourth cricketer from Pakistan to score a Test triple hundred, making 302*(469) in the first Test against West Indies in Dubai on Friday. The triple hundred also makes Ali the first batsman to score 300 in day-night Tests. Ali completed 4,000 Test runs in the process, becoming the 10th Pakistani to do so.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:46 am on 15 Oct

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Andy Murray’s private match notes leaked on TV

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:45 am on 15 Oct 2016,Saturday

Tennis player Andy Murray has hit out at TV crew, after cameras zoomed in inside his kit bag to reveal tactical match notes during the China Open final last week. "I just asked this week... I don't mind the camera being on me at the change of ends but just not be right inside my bag, if possible," said Murray.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:45 am on 15 Oct

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India's Mairaj finishes 4th at ISSF Shotgun World Cup

short by Rajdeep Puri / 11:41 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Indian skeet shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan missed out on the bronze medal, finishing 4th at the International Shooting Sport Federation Shotgun World Cup finals in Italy on Thursday. He lost to Azmy Mehelba of Egypt 15-14 in the bronze medal match. Earlier this year, Mairaj had won a silver medal at the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro .

short by Rajdeep Puri / 11:41 pm on 14 Oct

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Kerala Blasters defeat Mumbai for 1st ISL 2016 win

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 11:31 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Kerala Blasters ended Mumbai City's unbeaten run in ISL 2016, with a 1-0 win over the latter in Kochi on Friday. Kerala forward Michael Chopra scored his first-ever ISL goal, and the first for Kerala this season, in the 58th minute to give the hosts a lead, which they sustained till full time. Kerala is now at sixth place.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 11:31 pm on 14 Oct

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Argentina suffer 3rd straight defeat in Kabaddi WC

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 11:18 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Argentina suffered their third straight defeat of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, losing 68-28 to England in Ahmedabad on Friday. England's Tope Adewalure scored 19 points in the must-win match, which they dominated with five all outs. With the win, England move to 3rd place in Group A with 10 points, while Argentina remain at the bottom of the group.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 11:18 pm on 14 Oct

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Nico Hülkenberg to leave Force India for Renault

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:25 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

German driver Nico Hülkenberg will leave the Sahara Force India Formula 1 Team at the end of the season to join Renault. Hülkenberg drove for Force India for five years across two spells, in 2011 and again in 2014. The German has reportedly signed a $20 million two-year deal with Renault, and will race as their primary driver.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:25 pm on 14 Oct

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Romanian lifting medalist fails Rio Olympics drug test

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:07 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Romania's Gabriel Sincraian, who won bronze in the men's 85 kg category in the Rio Olympics, has tested positive for excess testosterone. The International Olympic Committee is yet to decide whether Sincraian's medal will be passed to fourth-placed Denis Ulanov of Kazakhstan. The lifter has already served a two-year ban for a past offence, and risks a lifetime suspension now.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:07 pm on 14 Oct

Azhar Ali 1st to score a double ton in day-night Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Pakistan's Azhar Ali has become the first player to score a double century in day-night Tests, bringing up his 200 during the first Test against West Indies in Dubai. Earlier, Ali's century was the first instance of a hundred in a day-night Test. The ongoing Pakistan-West Indies Test is the second day-night game in Test cricket history.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 14 Oct

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Bihar's connection with martial art very old: Nitish

short by Jatan Desai / 09:06 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

At the inauguration of Sub Junior Judo Championship, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday said that Bihar's connection with martial art was very old as it had started during Buddha period. "To help bicycle riding girls meet the change from rowdy elements, the state government decided to arm them with martial art and judo karate," he added.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:06 pm on 14 Oct

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Yengkhom 1st Indian to win gold in World Junior Wushu C'ship

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:01 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Manipur's Jason Yengkhom has become the first Indian to win a gold medal in the World Junior Wushu Championships. Yengkhom won in the boys' 52 kg Sanshou event at the 6th edition of the Championships in Bulgaria, beating China's Jun Yang. India's Thoudam Malemnganbi and Roshibina Naorem won a silver and a bronze respectively in their events at the Championships.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:01 pm on 14 Oct

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Buddhist monk is playing for Japan at Kabaddi World Cup

short by Jatan Desai / 07:55 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

A Buddhist monk, Takamitsu Kono is representing Japan at the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad. A third generation monk, Kono first read about kabaddi on the website of Taisho University, from where he has a degree in Buddhism. "I like the fact that the sport is all about teamwork. Personally, it has helped me build my personality," said Kono.

short by Jatan Desai / 07:55 pm on 14 Oct

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Twitter wishes Gambhir on his 35th b'day

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:30 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

On the occasion of cricketer Gautam Gambhir's 35th birthday, Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "Wishing a wonderful birthday and a wonderful life ahead. Hope the coming days bring in a lot of happiness @GautamGambhir!" Virender Sehwag posted, "Many Many happy returns of the day Gautam Gambir," to which Gambhir replied, "I was expecting a wish in your commentary style bhai."

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:30 pm on 14 Oct

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Gambhir only Indian to make 100s in 5 straight Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:28 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Gautam Gambhir is the only Indian to score centuries in five consecutive Tests. Starting with India's Test against New Zealand at Napier in March 2009 in which Gambhir scored 137, Gambhir's century streak continued till January 2010 in Chittagong, with consecutive scores of 167, 114, 167 and 116. The longest Test century streak is of six hundreds, by Don Bradman.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:28 pm on 14 Oct

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Gambhir once gave his Man of the Match award to Kohli

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:06 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Gautam Gambhir gave his Man of the Match award to Virat Kohli in an ODI against Sri Lanka in 2009, when Kohli scored his first ODI century. The pair had put up a third-wicket stand of 224 to help India chase target of 316, with Gambhir scoring an unbeaten 150. Gautam Gambhir turned 35 on Friday.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:06 pm on 14 Oct

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Rio Olympics gold medalist to run Delhi Half Marathon

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, who won gold in the 2016 Rio Olympics' men's marathon, will participate in the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon on November 20. Kipchoge has a winning streak of seven successive marathons, and is unbeaten in the full 42 km version in three years. He has a personal best of 59:25 in half marathons, with Delhi's record being 59:06.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 14 Oct

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Maha duo break 70-yr-old record of highest Ranji partnership

short by Jatan Desai / 06:28 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Maharashtra's Swapnil Gugale and Ankit Bawne broke the 70-year-old record of the highest partnership in Ranji trophy with their unbeaten stand of 594 runs. The previous best stand was 577 runs between Vijay Hazare and Gul Mohammed in 1946/47. Maharashtra declared their innings leaving the duo 30 runs short of the highest ever partnership in cricket history.

short by Jatan Desai / 06:28 pm on 14 Oct

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Kohli shares a video of his hotel room in Dharamshala

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:41 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Cricketer Virat Kohli shared a video on Twitter of his "beautiful, little" room in a wooden lodge in Dharamshala. Captioning the video, "Love coming here always. Being close to the nature is so peaceful", Kohli showed snippets of his accommodation in the hill station. India plays New Zealand in the first ODI of the five-match series in Dharamshala on Sunday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:41 pm on 14 Oct

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Will use BMW money to attend tournaments: Dipa's coach

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:39 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar's coach Bisheshwar Nandi has said they'll be using the money they get instead of the BMW, to attend international events. "We will buy a relatively cheaper car, and use rest of the funds for Dipa's travel expenses for events, and other expenses like physiotherapy," said Nandi. Dipa had returned the Tendulkar-presented car and asked for cash instead.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:39 pm on 14 Oct

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Gambhir was top-scorer for India in 2 World Cup finals

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:38 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Gautam Gambhir was the leading run scorer for India in the 2007 World T20 and the 2011 World Cup finals. In the T20 final, the opener scored 75 off 54 balls against Pakistan, while he made 97 off 122 balls in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka, with India winning both the matches. Gambhir turned 35 on Friday.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:38 pm on 14 Oct

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India win 2 more medals at World Powerlifting Championship

short by Jatan Desai / 03:38 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

The Indian squad won two more medals on the second day of the World Powerlifting Championship, taking the total medals tally to six. Vaibhav Rana took the silver medal in the 125kg Raw category while Kanwardeep bagged bronze in the 110kg Raw event. India now has two gold medals, three silver, and a bronze to its name.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:38 pm on 14 Oct

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Phil Hughes' family walks out on final day of inquest

short by Jatan Desai / 01:39 pm on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

The family of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes walked out of an inquest into his death on Friday, after a submission from the lawyer for Cricket Australia that the batsman hadn't been subjected to threatening language. Hughes died two days after being hit on the back of the neck by a rising delivery in a domestic match on November 25, 2014.

short by Jatan Desai / 01:39 pm on 14 Oct

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Sachin ran 353 km between wickets for his 17,000 runs

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:38 am on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Sachin Tendulkar has run at least 353 km between wickets for his international runs, excluding boundaries. Sachin ran 7,275 Test runs, 9,192 ODI runs and 1,087 T20 runs between wickets, which corresponds to running 147 km, 185 km and 21 km respectively. The total figure of 353 km excludes the runs he ran for his batting partners' runs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:38 am on 14 Oct

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FA drafting rules for 'walking football'

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:36 am on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

The English Football Association is drafting a rulebook for 'walking football', five years after the sport was invented. Played by almost 800 clubs, the sport comprises teams of five to seven players, with the standard rule being one foot on the ground at all times. The game is mostly adopted by older footballers, or those unfit to play regular football.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:36 am on 14 Oct

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Thailand thrash Kenya 53-21 in Kabaddi World Cup

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 01:08 am on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Thailand defeated Kenya in a Group B encounter of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup by a 53-21 scoreline on Thursday. Thailand's captain Khomsan Thongkham scored 14 points to lead his team to victory. The result pushes Thailand up to third in Group B with 10 points in three games, with Kenya in fourth with six points.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 01:08 am on 14 Oct

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India exit BRICS U-17 Cup with 1-3 defeat to Brazil

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 01:03 am on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

India suffered their fourth consecutive defeat and crashed out of the BRICS U-17 Cup after losing 1-3 to Brazil on Thursday. Brenner Silva, Marcos Antonio and Vinicius de Oliveira scored one goal each for the Brazilian side, while Komal Thatal scored India's only goal with a solo effort. Notably, this was the first goal Brazil conceded in the tournament.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 01:03 am on 14 Oct

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Azhar Ali becomes 1st centurion in day-night Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:40 am on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Pakistani opener Azhar Ali became the first player to hit a century in day-night Tests, scoring a hundred in the first Test against West Indies in UAE on Thursday. The Pakistan-West Indies match is the second day-night Test in history, after the Australia-New Zealand game at Adelaide in November 2015. Three players had scored half-centuries in the first day-night Test.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:40 am on 14 Oct

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Kyrgios fined ₹11 lakh for "lack of best effort" in match

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:08 am on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been handed a ₹11 lakh fine by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for his behaviour and lack of effort during his second round Shanghai Masters match. During the match, Kyrgios gave up a point by walking towards his chair after sending a service across the net without even waiting for his opponent's return.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:08 am on 14 Oct

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Officials ask team to fix crooked field after 30 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:00 am on 14 Oct 2016,Friday

Argentine Football Association has ordered the Buenos Aires-based Liniers club to fix its crooked home ground, 30 years after the team started using it. Officials realised that the field was crooked after seeing aerial shots of the stadium on Google Maps. A Liniers player said they always knew the field was crooked and would joke about it with rival teams.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:00 am on 14 Oct

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Yuvraj scores unbeaten 164 in Ranji match

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:54 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Punjab captain Yuvraj Singh scored an unbeaten 164*(241) on the first day of the team's Ranji Trophy match against Madhya Pradesh on Thursday. Yuvraj's ton, which was his 25th first-class hundred, helped Punjab post a record 347/3, the highest first-day score at Lahli, surpassing Haryana's 339/7 against Rajasthan during the last edition of the tournament.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:54 pm on 13 Oct

NBA player throws shoe at opponent during game

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:50 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

NBA team LA Clippers' player Blake Griffin threw a shoe at his opponent Cory Joseph of Toronto Raptors during their pre-season game in Los Angeles. During the game, Clippers' player Jamal Crawford's shoe came off, which Griffin picked up. Later, when the ball was passed back to Griffin, he threw the shoe towards Joseph, which hit him on his face.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:50 pm on 13 Oct

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Fury's license suspended following cocaine admission

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:49 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Boxer Tyson Fury's license was suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control, following investigation of anti-doping and medical issues. Fury, who surrendered his two world titles on the same day, was accused of cocaine intake after a letter from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency was leaked. He had announced his decision to retire last week but reversed it hours later.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:49 pm on 13 Oct

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Parupalli Kashyap, Ajay Jayaram progress at Dutch Open

short by Rajdeep Puri / 10:32 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Indian shuttlers Parupalli Kashyap and Ajay Jayaram have entered the third round of their respective Dutch Open campaign after registering second round victories on Wednesday. Two-time defending champion and top seed Jayaram won his tie in straight sets. Meanwhile, other Indian shuttlers, Ruthvika Shivani Gadde and Siril Verma, ended their campaign after losing their first round matchup.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 10:32 pm on 13 Oct

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Ronaldinho names Maradona, Pelé as greatest of all time

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:51 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

In a recent interview, Ronaldinho has named Maradona and Pelé as the two best footballers of all time. "In the history of football I only look at Maradona and Pelé", he said. The Brazilian legend further said that he is backing his former Barcelona teammate and Argentina captain Lionel Messi to win this year's Ballon d'Or.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:51 pm on 13 Oct

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Chennaiyin beat Goa 2-0 to earn their 1st ISL 2016 win

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:36 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Chennaiyin FC came out on top in the repeat of last year's final against FC Goa, defeating them 2-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Thursday. Hans Mulder gave Chennaiyin the lead in the 15th minute, which was doubled by Mehrajuddin Wadoo with a deflected strike in the 26th minute. FC Goa remain bottom of the table with zero points.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:36 pm on 13 Oct

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Pakistani woman footballer passes away in car accident

short by Rajdeep Puri / 09:34 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Pakistan women's football team striker Shahlyla Ahmadzai Baloch met with a fatal car accident in Karachi. According to reports, the 20-year-old was sitting in the passenger seat of the car when the accident took place. In 2014, Shahlyla, then aged 18, represented her country at the SAFF Women Football Championship, which was Pakistan's last international for the women's side.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 09:34 pm on 13 Oct

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'Will try to convince Zlatan to come to India'

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:12 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Gianluca Zambrotta, ISL franchise Delhi Dynamos' head coach, has said, "I will definitely try and convince Zlatan Ibrahimović to play for Delhi Dynamos". "Given his fan following in India, I think Zlatan would want to come and end his career here", he added. The duo were teammates in Juventus from 2004 to 2006, where they won one Serie A title.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:12 pm on 13 Oct

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Maradona picks up fight in Pope's 'Match for Peace'

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:48 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Argentina's Diego Maradona got into a clash with ex-Manchester United player Juan Sebastian Veron at Pope Francis' 'Match for Peace and Solidarity' in Rome on Wednesday. Maradona had to be restrained by security personnel, with former Brazil captain Cafu intervening to diffuse the situation. The match saw the La Liga XI register 4-3 victory over Maradona's World XI.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:48 pm on 13 Oct

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India win 2 golds on World Powerlifting C'ship's Day 1

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:03 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

India won four medals, two golds and two silvers, on Day 1 of the World Powerlifting Championship in England. Mukesh Singh Gehlot and Gaurav Sharma won golds in the 125 kg and 140 kg categories respectively, while Vaibhav Rana and Kanwardeep Singh got silvers in 125 kg and 110 kg respectively. Kanwardeep had won silver in the last edition too.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:03 pm on 13 Oct

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Over 40% Indian schools have no playground: Survey

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:01 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

According to a survey by the District Information System for Education (DISE), over 40% schools in India don't have playgrounds in their campuses. Bihar ranks last with less than one-third schools having a playground, while Punjab is on top with 97% schools including a play area. The survey covered 1.5 million primary schools in 680 districts with 19 crore children.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:01 pm on 13 Oct

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Iraq misses 4-on-one chance in World Cup qualifier

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:46 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Iraq missed a four-on-one chance during their World Cup qualifier against Thailand in Tehran on Tuesday. Leading 2-0 at that point, four Iraqi players scrambled towards the goal, with a mistimed pass and a stumble leading to the missed scoring opportunity. Iraq eventually won the game 4-0, with striker Mohannad Abdul-Raheem scoring all the four goals.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:46 pm on 13 Oct

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Brazil-Venezuela WC qualifier interrupted by power cut

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:42 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

The World Cup 2018 qualifier match between Brazil and Venezuela in the Venezuelan city of Merida on Tuesday night, was interrupted due to a power cut in the stadium. Brazil led the match 2-0 till the 74th minute when the floodlights went out. The match had to be stopped for 22 minutes and witnessed anti-government slogans by the crowd.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:42 pm on 13 Oct

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Can't even think of returning gift presented by Sachin: Dipa

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:42 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who finished fourth in Rio, has said that she cannot even think of returning the BMW car that was presented to her by Sachin Tendulkar. Due to unavailability of BMW service centres in Tripura, Dipa's coach asked Hyderabad Badminton Association members to give her cash price for buying a car whose service is available in Tripura.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:42 pm on 13 Oct

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Hughes family unhappy with physiotherapist's testimony

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

The family members of late Australian batsman Phillip Hughes are unhappy with the testimony given by Alex Kountouris, the physiotherapist of Cricket Australia, during the inquest into the death of the batsman. Kountouris said that Hughes' ignorance of the bowling tactics was partly responsible for the fatal blow during the Sheffield Shield match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 13 Oct

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Bindra to open high-performance centre for athletes

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:36 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra will reportedly launch a high-performance training centre in Chandigarh, which will provide free training facilities to athletes. The centre is said to open in collaboration with Technobody, an Italian company, on October 20. The facilities at the centre will be similar to those used by Bindra during his Rio Olympics' preparation.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:36 pm on 13 Oct

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2nd most economical 10-over ODI spell on Oct 13, 1999

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:20 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

West Indies' Curtly Ambrose delivered ODI's second-most economical 10-over spell, registering figures of five maidens, five runs, and one wicket against Sri Lanka in the first match of Champions Trophy 1999 in Sharjah on October 13. Ambrose's figures were only second to compatriot Phil Simmons' figures of 10-8-3-4 against Pakistan in 1992.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:20 pm on 13 Oct

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Raina out of first NZ ODI due to viral fever

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:00 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Indian middle-order batsman Suresh Raina has been ruled out of the first ODI against New Zealand due to viral fever. The BCCI has not yet named a replacement for the batsman. Raina, who last played an ODI for India in October 2015, had been recalled for the first three matches of the five-ODI series against New Zealand.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:00 pm on 13 Oct

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Para-cyclist asked to remove prosthetic leg at airport

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:53 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Indian para-cyclist and silver medallist at the Asian Para games 2013, Aditya Mehta was forced to remove his prosthetic leg at the Bengaluru airport on Tuesday. The process led to bleeding from his leg. This comes two months after a similar incident where the Hyderabad-based cyclist was strip-searched twice within the span of days at the Delhi and Bangalore airports.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:53 pm on 13 Oct

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Ashwin's strike rate best among spinners in 100 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:28 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Ravichandran Ashwin's strike rate of 49.4 is the best among spinners in the last 100 years, and the third-best overall for spin bowlers. Muttiah Muralitharan and Shane Warne, the top wicket-takers in Tests, are at fifth and sixth spot respectively. Sri Lanka's Rangana Herath and Australia's Nathan Lyon are the only other active spinners besides Ashwin in the top 10.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:28 pm on 13 Oct

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Tatenda Taibu to take up the role of a sports administrator

short by Rajdeep Puri / 02:02 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu has accepted the role of Zimbabwe Cricket's convener of selectors and development officer. His primary task will be the installation of floodlights at Zimbabwe's Harare Sports Club. Taibu, who retired in 2012 at the age of 28 to focus on working with the church, represented Zimbabwe in two cricket World Cups.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 02:02 pm on 13 Oct

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Dimitrov tends to injured ball boy at Shanghai Masters

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:01 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Bulgarian tennis player Grigor Dimitrov tended to an injured ball boy at the ongoing Shanghai Masters 2016 tournament. The 25-year-old world number 18 was receiving a service in his second-round clash against Vasek Pospisil, when the wide serve hit a ballboy, who began crying. Dimitrov then handed his pink wristband to the ballboy and patted his head.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:01 pm on 13 Oct

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Man who invented googly was born on Oct 13, 1877

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:01 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

England's Bernard Bosanquet, the man credited with inventing the 'googly' in cricket, was born on October 13, 1877. It is said Bosanquet invented the delivery while playing billiards with some friends. The googly's first ever use is said to have been in Australia in 1903-04, when Bosanquet's delivery took out Victor Trumper's middle stump.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:01 pm on 13 Oct

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Tyson Fury gives up WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles

short by Rajdeep Puri / 01:59 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Tyson Fury has voluntarily vacated his WBO and WBA titles to fully focus on his medical treatment and recovery. The professional boxer has not fought since beating Wladimir Klitschko in November 2015 to win his two titles and has admitted taking cocaine to battle depression. The 28-year-old had twice called off his fight against Klitschko in July due to injury.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 01:59 pm on 13 Oct

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Gianluigi Buffon wins 2016 Golden Foot award

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:17 pm on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Italian football team skipper Gianluigi Buffon won 2016's Golden Foot award at a ceremony in Monaco. The 38-year-old goalkeeper, who was also voted the best player of 2003's UEFA Champions League in Monaco, said, "Now I'm thinking about winning other awards". The Golden Foot award, won by Samuel Eto'o last year, is given in recognition of a player's athletic achievements.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:17 pm on 13 Oct

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Australia 1st world champions to be whitewashed in 2 formats

short by Jatan Desai / 07:41 am on 13 Oct 2016,Thursday

Australia have become the first world champions to be whitewashed in two formats of the game. Reigning ODI world cup champions, Australia were number one in ODIs before suffering their first ever 0-5 ODI whitewash by South Africa on Wednesday. They also held the ICC Test Championship Mace before suffering a test series whitewash by Sri Lanka earlier this year.

short by Jatan Desai / 07:41 am on 13 Oct

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Algeria coach resigns after just 2 games in charge

short by Rajdeep Puri / 11:08 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Algeria's head coach Milovan Rajevac has decided to resign after being in charge of the national football team for only two games. Rajevac met Algeria Football Federation president Mohamed Raouraoua after his side drew 1-1 against Cameroon on Sunday in the World Cup qualifiers. Their next world cup qualifier is against Nigeria on November 12.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 11:08 pm on 12 Oct

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England wrap series with 4-wicket win in 3rd ODI

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:43 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

England wrapped up the three-match series against Bangladesh by registering a four-wicket win in the third ODI on Wednesday. Batting first Bangladesh set a target of 277, with Adil Rashid registering figures of 4/43. In reply, half-centuries from Ben Duckett and Sam Billings helped England pull off the highest ever chase in Chittagong, with 13 balls and four wickets remaining.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:43 pm on 12 Oct

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IOC confident of giving free internet at Beijing 2022

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:25 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has stated it is confident that China will guarantee "free and uncensored" internet during the 2022 Winter Games to be held in Beijing. Social media sites like Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and Facebook are inaccessible in China. Notably, China had committed to providing media with the same freedom to report during the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:25 pm on 12 Oct

Football club starts selling wedding dress merchandise

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:16 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Portuguese football club Benfica has started selling wedding dresses, in addition to the club merchandise. It has been selling other items including nappies, bath towels and dog beds. The wedding dress collection consists of 24 dresses starting at $11,000. "Our goal is to accompany the life cycle of our fans and supporters," said Benfica's licensing and merchandising manager.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:16 pm on 12 Oct

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Sachin to be part of Coldplay's Mumbai concert

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:10 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Sachin Tendulkar will be part of the Global Citizen India Movement concert, which will be headlined by Coldplay, Jay Z and several Bollywood actors, and will be held on November 19 in Mumbai. Shah Rukh Khan, Sakshi Malik and Vijender Singh among others will join Sachin. The inaugural Global Citizen India Movement will focus on education, gender equality and sanitation.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:10 pm on 12 Oct

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Nick Kyrgios booed off court after meltdown

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:55 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was booed off the court at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday, following a mid-match meltdown against German qualifier Mischa Zverev. The world number 14 later admitted that he did not put enough effort in the match and that he doesn't owe his fans anything. Krygios eventually lost the 48-minute long second round match 3-6, 1-6.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:55 pm on 12 Oct

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Dipa could miss tournament due to lack of teammates

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Olympic gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who is scheduled to participate in the Challenger Cup in Germany, might miss the tournament since the Gymnastics Federation of India cannot form a full Indian team. Reportedly, the Federation wanted to form a six-member Indian contingent since it "didn't make financial sense to send Dipa alone", but has been able to finalise only three gymnasts.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 12 Oct

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India to play junior hockey tournament in Spain

short by Rajdeep Puri / 09:31 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

The Indian junior hockey men's team will participate in a four-nation international junior hockey tournament in Spain from October 24-30. The team will be led by Harjeet Singh while Dipsan Tirkey will be the vice-captain. They will play their first match against the 2013 junior world champions Germany on October 24, followed by Belgium and the hosts Spain.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 09:31 pm on 12 Oct

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Footballer helps save opponent's life on pitch

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Ivory Coast's Serge Aurier helped save Malian midfielder Moussa Doumbia's life during a World Cup qualifier match between the West African rivals on Saturday. Doumbia collapsed on the pitch after colliding with an opponent and appeared to have started swallowing his tongue, which was pulled out by Aurier. Aurier later visited Doumbia in the hospital as well.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 pm on 12 Oct

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Goldberg announces WWE return after 12-year absence

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Wrestler Goldberg has announced he will return to the WWE following a 12-year absence after he was challenged to a rematch with Brock Lesnar. "Booking my flight to answer that big mouth @HeymanHustle's challenge next week in person on #MondayNightRaw #WhosNext? #seeyathere @WWE", tweeted Goldberg. Goldberg and Brock last faced each other in 2004, with Goldberg coming out on top.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 pm on 12 Oct

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Pune to get new 5-a-side corporate football league

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 08:44 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Groundwala, an online sports venue and facility booking service, is organising a new five-a-side corporate football league in Pune, on October 22 and 23. The league will take place at the Reboot Arena, in Pune's IT hub, Hinjewadi. The two days will also witness coaching and physio sessions apart from the competitive matches.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 08:44 pm on 12 Oct

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Nadal crashes out of Shanghai Masters in 2nd round

short by Rajdeep Puri / 08:29 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion and fourth seed Rafael Nadal was defeated by unseeded Serbian Viktor Troicki in his second round matchup at the Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. Troicki overcame his Spanish counterpart in straight sets, defeating him 6-3, 7-6. This was Troicki's first ever win over Nadal, having already played five matches starting from 2008 Australian Open.

short by Rajdeep Puri / 08:29 pm on 12 Oct

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Raid de Himalaya called off after rider's death

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

The Raid de Himalaya, a 2,500-km motorsport rally raid currently being held in Himachal Pradesh, was called off on Tuesday after a rider died in an accident during the race. Kolkata's Subhamoy Paul reportedly lost control of his motorcycle, a KTM 500 EXC, over the Kunzum pass and died on the spot after suffering a head injury.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 12 Oct

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Sehwag gets trolled by his wife on Twitter

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:01 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Former Indian cricketer, Virender Sehwag was trolled by his wife, Aarti Sehwag, after his tweet congratulating Ravichandran Ashwin mentioned the urgency of a married man going home early. Ashwin's wife responded with a tweet that claimed that she didn't do much, in response to which Sehwag's wife also tweeted, "Neither did I. Both in a hurry as always @ashwinravi99 @virendersehwag".

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:01 pm on 12 Oct

Kohli responds to Bhajji's tweet on friendly pitches

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:48 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has responded to Harbhajan Singh's recent tweet saying that present-day pitches were made spin-friendly. Virat said, "Even if it is a turning pitch, you have to bowl well... When we lost to New Zealand in the World Cup... suddenly their spinners were quality bowlers. The same spinners did not pick up wickets in this series."

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:48 pm on 12 Oct

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Virat Kohli lookalike spotted during 3rd NZ Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:19 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Indian Test team captain Virat Kohli's lookalike was spotted in the stands at Indore's Holkar Stadium during the day two of the third Test against New Zealand. The lookalike, who sported a beard similar to Kohli's, was confused to be the cricketer by commentator Sanjay Manjrekar, who commended Kohli's gesture of meeting the fans right after his double hundred.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:19 pm on 12 Oct

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Sean Abbott reveals details about Phillip Hughes tragedy

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

New South Wales' bowler Sean Abbott, whose short-pitched delivery struck late Australian batsman Phillip Hughes fatally in the neck, has revealed details about the tragedy. Abbott said he tried to comfort Hughes by holding his head's right side after being struck by the ball. Abbott also claimed that he felt tired, dazed and confused for days after the incident.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 12 Oct

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India has never lost an int'l match at Holkar stadium

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Following the Indian cricket team's 321-run victory over New Zealand in the third Test on Tuesday, India successfully maintained its winning run while playing international cricket at Indore's Holkar Stadium. Over the duration of the past ten years, the Indian team has won all the five international cricket matches that have been held at the venue, including four ODIs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 12 Oct

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Ex-chess champion wins human rights case against Russia

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Russia for detaining Garry Kasparov, the former world chess champion and political activist, ahead of an opposition rally in 2007. Kasparov was detained at a Moscow airport in May 2007, preventing him from boarding a flight to Samara, Russia to attend a rally at an EU-Russian summit.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 12 Oct

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Had no clue Shami's daughter was in the ICU: Kohli

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:28 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has said he was unaware that Mohammed Shami's 14-month-old daughter was in the ICU during the second New Zealand Test at Kolkata. "Whatever might be happening with him, we won't know. I had no clue that his daughter was in the hospital. He told us after," said Kohli. Shami took six wickets in that match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:28 pm on 12 Oct

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India must win abroad to be real number 1: Ganguly

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:21 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Following India's rise to become the top-ranked Test team, former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly said that for the Indian team to be real number one, they must win abroad. "Wherever India go, to England, Australia, South Africa, that will be the tough time. These numbers will only be held in high esteem once the numbers overseas go up", added Ganguly.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:21 pm on 12 Oct

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Dipa Karmakar may get cash in lieu of BMW

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:10 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Olympic gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who is planning to return the BMW X1 presented to her by the Hyderabad District Badminton Association, has requested for cash in lieu of the car. "V Chamundeshwarnath (President, HDBA) agreed to deposit money equal to the car cost... We would be happy with whatever amount they give," said Dipa. The car costs around ₹30 lakh.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:10 pm on 12 Oct

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11-yr-old Indian chess prodigy beats Grandmaster in 18 moves

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:07 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Tamil Nadu's 11-year-old chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa took only 18 moves to defeat Paraguayan Grandmaster Axel Bachmann at the Masters' section of the Isle of Man chess championships recently held at Villa Marina. Praggnanandhaa had earlier created history by becoming the youngest ever International Master at the age of 10 years, 10 months, and 19 days.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:07 pm on 12 Oct

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Tamim Iqbal 1st Bangladeshi to reach 5,000 ODI runs

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Bangladeshi batsman Tamim Iqbal became the country's first player to register 5,000 runs in One Day International cricket, after reaching the landmark in the third ODI against England on Wednesday. The 27-year-old left-hander is also Bangladesh's leading run-scorer in the other two formats of the sport. Notably, only Ian Bell and Paul Collingwood have managed the feat for England.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 pm on 12 Oct

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Real Madrid to begin $440 million revamp of Bernabéu

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 05:47 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Real Madrid is set to begin a $440 million revamp of their home ground Santiago Bernabéu after the plans for the same were approved. The plans, which were initially submitted in 2014, include a retractable roof and a light show display on the arena's exterior surface. The stadium was last renovated in 1982 for the World Cup.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 05:47 pm on 12 Oct

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Construction worker uses scaffolding as workout frame

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:06 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

A 23-year-old Chinese construction worker practices self-taught fitness routines on construction sites, using bricks as dumbbells and scaffolding for high bars. Shi Shenwei posts his videos on a Chinese app called Kuaishou, where he has around 11 lakh followers. He said, "I saw a workout video on the internet, and I thought the routine was great."

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:06 pm on 12 Oct

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Ashwin reclaims top spot in ICC Test bowler rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who took 27 wickets in the recently concluded Test series against New Zealand, reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowler rankings on Wednesday. Ranked third before the final Test, Ashwin leapfrogged pacers, James Anderson and Dale Steyn, to reach a career-best rating of 900 points. Notably, Ashwin is also the top-ranked Test all-rounder.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 12 Oct

Kabaddi WC venue is India's 1st convertible stadium

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:37 am on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

The Arena by TransStadia in Ahmedabad, venue of the ongoing Kabaddi World Cup, is India's first convertible stadium. The ₹550 crore project converts an outdoor stadium into an indoor arena in 6 minutes at a touch of a button. The facility has a seating capacity of 20,000 and can house 14 sports which include football but not cricket.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:37 am on 12 Oct

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Not concerned about trophies or no. 1 rank: Djokovic

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:58 am on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Tennis player Novak Djokovic has said he's no longer concerned about Grand Slam records or his number one rank, since the "must-win mindset is not working for me any more". "I play partly because I enjoy being successful and seeing the results of my work. But...that comes second," said Djokovic, who admitted to having "private issues" earlier this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:58 am on 12 Oct

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Iran supporters asked to mourn at World Cup qualifier

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:54 am on 12 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Fans were asked by religious leaders to mourn at Iran's FIFA World Cup qualifier against South Korea on Tuesday, since the game coincided with the festival of mourning, Ashura. Clerics warned that the spirit at the game "be one of Ashura and Karbala", with the stadium being covered in black and 'Ya Hussein' be chanted, instead of clapping.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:54 am on 12 Oct

Ronchi was someone I wanted to get out pretty badly: Ashwin

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:49 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Ravichandran Ashwin has said New Zealand's Luke Ronchi was someone whom he wanted to get out "pretty badly". "Ronchi hit me through the covers throughout the series quite frequently, so much that it took a hit on my pride and ego," said Ashwin, while dissecting his seven-wicket haul. He finished with a career-best 7/59 in the final Test at Indore.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:49 pm on 11 Oct

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Gavaskar credits Ravi Shastri for Ashwin's rise

short by Ram Kumar / 11:45 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has attributed the improvement in Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's game during the last couple of years to former team director Ravi Shastri. Gavaskar pointed out the difference in Ashwin's approach since the 2014-15 Australian tour while giving his assessment and felt that Shastri's input from behind the scenes played a key role in Ashwin's transformation.

short by Ram Kumar / 11:45 pm on 11 Oct

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FIR filed against Sakshi Dhoni for unpaid dues: Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:44 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Reportedly, an FIR has been filed against Sakshi Dhoni, wife of MS Dhoni, following unpaid dues over shares bought in a private firm. Gurgaon-based Dennis Arora filed a multi-crore fraud case against Sakshi and co-directors of Rhiti MSD Almode, alleging that they bought shares in his company, Sportsfit World Private Limited, but paid only ₹2.25 crores instead of ₹11 crores.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:44 pm on 11 Oct

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Maria Sharapova makes Tennis return in charity event

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:28 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Maria Sharapova returned to the Tennis court for the first time since her drug ban, playing two exhibition matches at the World Team Tennis "Smash Hits" event. The former world number one, whose two-year doping ban was cut to 15 months, can return to professional tennis in April 2017, one month before the French Open.

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:28 pm on 11 Oct

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'Politicians don't care about sport as it doesn't get votes'

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:21 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Hockey India President Narinder Batra has said sports are ignored by politicians as it does not fetch them enough votes. "State governments, except for a few, do not provide enough support and that results in a lack of funds... Federations need to take responsibility for their condition... Blaming the Sports Authority of India will not get us anywhere," added Batra.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:21 pm on 11 Oct

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Ronaldinho to play friendly celebrity match in Japan

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 11:11 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho has announced that he will play in a celebrity friendly match in Japan on December 10. The 36-year-old last played professionally for Brazilian club Fluminense in September 2015. The friendly match in Japan will feature Japanese television actors and top players from the country's top division football league J-League.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 11:11 pm on 11 Oct

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Sehwag wishes Ashwin on record 7th Man of the Series

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:04 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Virender Sehwag tweeted to Ravichandran Ashwin on the latter winning a record seventh Man of The Series title in the recently-concluded New Zealand Test series. Sehwag posted, "Congrats @ashwinravi99 for an incredible 7th Man of the series. Only a married man can understand d urgency of going home early. #FamilyTime." Ashwin finished with 27 wickets in the three-match series.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:04 pm on 11 Oct

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India beat Bangladesh for 2nd win at Kabaddi World Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:57 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

India registered their second win at the ongoing 2016 Kabaddi World Cup, defeating Bangladesh 57-20 in a must-win game in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. India, who had earlier defeated Australia but lost against South Korea in the opener, now top Group A with 11 points. The hosts will face Argentina in their next encounter on October 15.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:57 pm on 11 Oct

Italy officially withdraws its bid to host 2024 Games

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 10:42 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Italy's Olympic Committee has officially withdrawn its bid to stage the 2024 Olympic Games in Rome after the city council voted to oppose the project, the committee Chief said on Tuesday. Rome's Mayor Virginia Raggi had earlier said the city has more pressing ways to spend money and staging the Games would bury the city under huge debt.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 10:42 pm on 11 Oct

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41-yr-old wins women's road world c'ship time trial in Doha

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:15 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Amber Neben, a 41-year-old veteran cyclist from the United States, won gold in the women's time trial at the UCI Road World Championships in Doha on Tuesday. Neben registered a timing of 36 minutes and 37.04 seconds in the 28.9 kilometres long race. Holland's Ellen van Dijk was second, while Australia's Katrin Garfoot was placed third in the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:15 pm on 11 Oct

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We represent the nation, you protect the nation: Sachin

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:13 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Speaking at a book launch, Sachin, who is an honorary Group Captain of Indian Air force, said that the armed forces protect the nation, while sportsmen just represent the nation. Being a part of the Indian Air Force, Sachin was also present to attend the 84th-anniversary celebration of the Indian Air Force.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:13 pm on 11 Oct

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Ind-NZ series records most LBWs in the subcontinent

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The India-New Zealand Test series recorded 32 LBW dismissals, the most in a three-match series in the subcontinent, overtaking the previous best of 24 LBWs against South Africa in 1996. While Indians registered 21 LBWs, NZ bowlers caught 11 Indian batsmen leg before. The second Test at Kolkata saw 15 LBW dismissals, the most for a single Test in India.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 pm on 11 Oct

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Atletico de Kolkata grab 1-1 draw against Mumbai City

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:42 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Mumbai City FC dropped their first points of the 2016 Indian Super League, as Atletico de Kolkata scored late to grab a 1-1 draw. Matías Defederico's 26th-minute strike gave Mumbai the lead going into the break. Mumbai's Pronay Halder was sent off in the 71st minute followed by Javi Lara's deflected effort that equalised for Kolkata in the 82nd minute.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:42 pm on 11 Oct

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India suffer 0-1 defeat to China in BRICS U-17 Cup

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:16 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

India's U-17 side suffered their third straight loss in the 2016 BRICS U-17 Football Cup, going down 0-1 against China. Chinese forward Huang Cong scored in the sixth minute of injury time to give his side the three points. With the loss, India remained at the bottom of the table, while China is at the second-last position.

short by Sunaadh Sagar / 09:16 pm on 11 Oct

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World Conker Championships take place in UK

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:58 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The World Conker Championships took place in the United Kingdom on Sunday, with participants swinging a conker (horse chestnut) threaded to a string towards their opponent's conker to smash it. Tom Dryden and Lorna Clarke were crowned King and Queen Conker this year. The championships have raised £400,000 (nearly ₹3.2 crore) for blind and visually impaired charities till date.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:58 pm on 11 Oct

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Bhajji, don’t be Kejriwal of cricket, tweets user

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:57 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Spinner Harbhajan Singh got trolled on Twitter, after he tweeted about pitches being made to aid bowlers. A user tweeted, "@harbhajan_singh bhai don't be @ArvindKejriwal of cricket plz. aap apni respect kum kar rahe ho." Other tweets read, "Sir taste karke batana yeh angoor khatte hain ya meethe," and, "Kumble hs nvr complained, u see the diff?"

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:57 pm on 11 Oct

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18-year-old female defeats male wrestling champion

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:56 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Neha Tomar, an 18-year-old female wrestler from Dehradun, defeated a male champion, Nawaab, in a wrestling bout in Bareilly on Monday. This was the second instance of Neha defeating a male wrestler, having won a bout in the same competition against an Uttarakhand wrestler in 2014. The 58 kg wrestler, nicknamed 'Sultan', has been wrestling since she was 11.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:56 pm on 11 Oct

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India's only para-climber has won 11 medals with no funding

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:55 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Manikandan Kumar, India's only para-climber, who has won a total of eleven medals at the international level, has reportedly never received financial support from the government or corporate sources. The 29-year-old climber, who is yet to be considered eligible for the Ekalavya award, had polio at the age of five leaving his right leg weaker than his left.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:55 pm on 11 Oct

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India presented ICC mace for being number 1 Test team

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:05 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli was presented with the ICC Test mace for being the number one-ranked Test side, at the end of the Indore Test against New Zealand on Tuesday. The team had guaranteed the number one spot, overtaking Pakistan following their victory over NZ in the Kolkata Test. India had entered the series trailing Pakistan by one point.

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Indians used to doing whitewash before Diwali, tweets user

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:41 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Reacting to India's 3-0 whitewash of New Zealand on Tuesday, a user tweeted, "Indians are used to doing a whitewash before Diwali. #INDvsNZ". Other users reacted with tweets like, "#HappyDussehra Let's celebrate the triumph of Rama over Ravana, Durga over Mahishasura, and now, India over NZ" and "Fabulous attack by @ashwinravi99, 27 wickets in this series.Congratulations world No-1 team INDIA".

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:41 pm on 11 Oct

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Boyce only int'l cricketer to have died on his birthday

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:35 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former West Indies all-rounder Keith Boyce, whose 73rd birth anniversary was on Tuesday, is the only international cricketer to have died on his birthday. The cricketer, who featured in 21 Tests and eight ODIs for the West Indies team, was born on October 11, 1943, and passed away at the age of 53 on October 11, 1996.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:35 pm on 11 Oct

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Ojha and Ashwin have dismissed Williamson 5 times each

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:40 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

After dismissing Kane Williamson for the fifth time in his career, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin joined Pragyan Ojha in having dismissed New Zealand captain Kane Williamson more times than any other bowler in Test cricket. Both the spinners have dismissed the Kiwi batsman five times each in their career.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:40 pm on 11 Oct

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What is relay catching in cricket

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:28 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Relay catching in cricket is when a lofted shot, sailing towards the boundary, is caught by a fielder who leaps to catch the ball and then throws it mid-air to a fellow fielder, before crossing the boundary. Australia's Glenn Maxwell affected a similar relay catch by leaping and sending the ball into play, before Rob Quiney took the catch.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:28 pm on 11 Oct

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Ashwin has most wickets after 39 Tests

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:42 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

With 220 scalps so far, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has the most number of wickets after having played in 39 Test matches. The spinner, who registered figures of 13/140 in the third Test, is followed by former pacers Waqar Younis (208) and Dennis Lillee (206). Notably, Ashwin was also the second fastest bowler to reach 200 wickets in Test cricket.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:42 pm on 11 Oct

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India's 321-run win over NZ, their 2nd biggest by runs

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:40 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

India's 321-run win over New Zealand at Indore on Tuesday is their second-biggest in terms of runs, surpassing their 320-run win over Australia at Mohali in 2008. Captain Virat Kohli scored a career-best 211, while Ravichandran Ashwin took his career's 21st five-for at Indore. India's biggest win by runs was a 337-run victory over South Africa in Delhi in 2015.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:40 pm on 11 Oct

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Ashwin 2nd Indian to pick two 10-fors in a Test series

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:31 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Ravichandran Ashwin became only the second Indian to take two ten-wicket hauls in a Test series. He registered his career's sixth 10-for, finishing with match figures of 13/140 in the final Test against New Zealand, besides taking a ten-wicket haul in the Kanpur Test. Harbhajan Singh was the first to achieve the feat, taking two 10-fors against Australia in 2001.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:31 pm on 11 Oct

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Aditi 1st Indian golfer to record 3 straight top-10 spots

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:56 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Golfer Aditi Ashok became the first Indian woman to register her third straight top-10 European Tour finish, ranking ninth at the Handa Ladies European Masters in Germany on Tuesday. Last year, Aditi won the Ladies British amateur championship in England, and finished second at the European Women's Amateur Championship. She is ranked 34th on the Ladies European Tour rankings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:56 pm on 11 Oct

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Benteke scores fastest goal in competitive internationals

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:59 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Belgian forward Christian Benteke scored the fastest goal recorded in competitive internationals, scoring after only 8.1 seconds in Belgium's 6-0 win over Gibraltar in their World Cup qualifier match on Monday. The forward stole the ball after a miscalculated pass from an opponent after the match's kickoff, and rounded a defender before scoring past the goalkeeper.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:59 pm on 11 Oct

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Pogba scores long ranger against Netherlands in WC qualifier

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

French midfielder Paul Pogba scored with a 30th minute right-footed long-range shot from 35 yards out against the Netherlands in France's World Cup 2018 qualifier match on Tuesday. Pogba received the ball from Dimitri Payet, before unleashing a right-footed swerving shot past a diving Maarten Stekelenburg into the right corner of the goal, giving France the match-winning 1-0 lead.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 11 Oct

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India complete 3-0 whitewash over NZ in Test series

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:49 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

India completed a 3-0 whitewash over New Zealand in the three-match Test series after winning the final Test by 321 runs at Indore on Tuesday. Ravichandran Ashwin registered his Test career's sixth 10-for in a match and 21st five-wicket haul, in NZ's second innings. India is now unbeaten in 14 straight Test matches at home, their third-longest unbeaten run.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:49 pm on 11 Oct

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Australian state reverses greyhound racing ban

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:14 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

New South Wales in Australia on Tuesday reversed its plans to ban greyhound racing, a competitive sport wherein the dog breed races around a track. The ban had come after an inquiry found evidence of mass killings of greyhounds. The reversal comes after public backlash and a fall in the approval ratings of New South Wales premier Mike Baird.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:14 pm on 11 Oct

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Dipa to return BMW presented by Sachin: Reports

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:43 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who finished fourth at the Rio Olympics in August, is reportedly set to return the BMW car she was presented with by former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar. Difficulty to use and maintain the luxury car in her hometown of Agartala is reportedly the reason behind the 23-year-old returning the car.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:43 pm on 11 Oct

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Rajasthan imports 28 synthetic pitches from UK

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:35 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The Rajasthan Cricket Association has imported 28 synthetic pitches from the United Kingdom in order to make quality wickets accessible in the remotest parts of the state. The synthetic roll-out pitches, which cost the association ₹1.8 lakh apiece, are sturdy enough to last five-six years with minimum maintenance, claims an association official.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:35 pm on 11 Oct

Ashwin 4th Indian to take 20 five-wicket hauls

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:35 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin became the fourth Indian bowler to claim twenty or more five-fors in Test cricket, after registering figures of 6/81 in the third Test against New Zealand. Only Anil Kumble, Harbhajan Singh, and Kapil Dev have more five-fors. Ashwin took his wickets' tally to 213, averaging at 24.81, the highest for any bowler in 39 Tests.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:35 pm on 11 Oct

ICC to present Test mace to Kohli after Indore Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:19 pm on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The International Cricket Council is set to present the Test mace to Indian Test captain Virat Kohli after the end of the third and final Test against New Zealand. On behalf of the ICC, Sunil Gavaskar will present the mace as India will officially replace Pakistan as the top-ranked Test team at the end of the series.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:19 pm on 11 Oct

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In pictures: 'World's first bionic Olympics' Cybathlon

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:00 am on 11 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The Cybathlon, dubbed as the world's first bionic Olympics, was held in Switzerland, featuring 66 teams of developers, technologists and competitors. The competitors used assistive technologies like robotic legs, bionic arms, powered exoskeletons and brain-controlled computer interfaces, to perform everyday tasks. Switzerland and Iceland were the best performers, winning three medals each.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:00 am on 11 Oct

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Stephen Fleming teaches Haka dance to kabaddi players

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:41 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming demonstrated his home country's traditional Haka dance to the Indian kabaddi players. He also played kabaddi with Indian player Rakesh Kumar. The Haka, which is done in a group with vigorous movements and rhythmical shouts, is usually performed by New Zealand's national sports teams, with the tradition beginning from the 1888-89 native rugby team.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:41 pm on 10 Oct

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Why New Zealand were given 5 extra runs in 1st innings

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:12 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

NZ began their first innings at 5/0, as India were handed a five-run penalty after Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja repeatedly ran over the pitch's protected area. The Law 42 of the MCC states that if a batsman damages the pitch's protected area, a five-run penalty is awarded to the batting side along with returning the batsmen to their original ends.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:12 pm on 10 Oct

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Burns survivor completes 'world's toughest triathlon'

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:51 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Australian Turia Pitt, who received burns to 65% of her body in 2011 and was told she would never run again, recently completed the 226 km Ironman World Championship, believed to be the world's toughest triathlon. She was operated on 200 times and spent 864 days in hospital after being trapped by a bushfire during a 2011 ultra-marathon in Australia.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:51 pm on 10 Oct

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FIFA sued over Qatar migrant workers

short by Yash Kumar / 08:26 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

FIFA is facing legal action in Swiss courts over its alleged involvement in mistreating migrant workers in Qatar ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This comes while Qatar faces criticism for the plight of 17 lakh migrants who are building the infrastructure required for the tournament. The courts maintained the World Cup should not have been awarded to Qatar.

short by Yash Kumar / 08:26 pm on 10 Oct

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Gambhir forced to retire hurt after shoulder injury

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:47 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian opening batsman Gautam Gambhir was forced to retire hurt on 6 runs due to a left shoulder injury he sustained while fielding on the third day of the third Test against New Zealand on Monday. The southpaw, who was dismissed for 29 in the first innings, is featuring for the Indian Test team after a gap of two years.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:47 pm on 10 Oct

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Federer, Nadal both out of top 4 for the 1st time in 13 yrs

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:32 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Former world number one Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are out of the top four of the men's singles rankings for the first time in 13 years. The Spaniard is ranked fifth in the world while Federer is placed seventh. The rivals, who have 31 Grand Slam titles between them, have cumulatively held the number one ranking for 443 weeks.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:32 pm on 10 Oct

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First ever green card awarded in league football

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:29 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Football's first ever official green card was awarded to Vicenza attacker Cristian Galano in Italy's Serie B on Tuesday. The card, awarded for fair play, was given after Galano admitted that no opponent had touched the ball when the referee had incorrectly given a corner kick. The player with most green cards will be rewarded at end of the season.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:29 pm on 10 Oct

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Ashwin's reflexes force run-out dismissal

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:18 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Bowling to New Zealand's Luke Ronchi on the third day of the third Test on Monday, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin showed his reflexes to effect the dismissal of Martin Guptill. Ashwin bowled a full ball, to which Ronchi played a straight drive, on which Ashwin got his hands in time and deflected it to the non-striker's stumps, running Guptill out.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:18 pm on 10 Oct

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Inquest into Hughes' death examines tactics, sledging

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

New South Wales Coroner's inquest into the death of Phillip Hughes has been opened, almost two years after the Australian cricketer passed away after getting struck by a ball during a domestic match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. The inquest took into account the short-bowling tactics and allegations of sledging by the opposition, which could have led to the incident.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 10 Oct

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Is pakdam pakdai ur 2nd fav sport?, tweets Viru about Kaif

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:45 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Virender Sehwag wished cricketer Mohammad Kaif on completing 10,000 runs in first-class cricket. Sehwag's tweet read, "Congrats @MohammadKaif ji,on 10,000 first-class runs.9000 to Daud Daud ke hi bhaage honge.Is pakdam pakdai ur 2nd fav sport?#MehnatiBatsman". "Hahaha,thanks Viru. Aapki tarah Chauke Chakke Se 80% run banana, aur chakke Se 300 karna to kisi ke bas ki nahi hai", read Kaif's reply.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:45 pm on 10 Oct

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Jitu Rai awarded 'Champion of Champions' title by ISSF

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:45 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian shooter Jitu Rai has been awarded the 'Champion of Champions' title for pistol shooting in 2016, by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF). The shooter, who had five podium positions and nine top-eight finishes, including two World Cup titles in Bangkok and Maribor, has been awarded the honour for his exceptional performances on the international circuit.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:45 pm on 10 Oct

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Afridi to send notice to Miandad over match-fixer remark

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:32 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Ex-Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is set to send a legal notice to former Pakistan captain and coach Javed Miandad after the latter had accused the former of match-fixing while speaking to a news channel. Miandad had said that the whole Pakistan team fixed matches and that he wouldn't have left the team if he had money related issues.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:32 pm on 10 Oct

‘Football-vale guruji’ teaching football in Maoist-hit areas

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:21 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Seventy-year-old Dilip Basurai, widely known as the “football vale guruji” in the Maoist-stricken areas of Bastar, Chhattisgarh has been teaching football to school-age children of the 130 villages in the area. Basurai, who has often used his pension allowance to buy footballs for the tribal children, says, “I urge the government to take steps to promote football in this area".

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:21 pm on 10 Oct

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Seven Bengaluru schoolboys scale Mt Kilimanjaro

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:36 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Seven schoolboys from the Indus International School, Bengaluru scaled Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro. The students, belonging to grade 9 and 10, scaled the 5,895-metre high peak on September 29 after a 36 kilometres long trek as a part of the ten-day long 'Peak to Lead' expedition. Notably, Mount Kilimanjaro is the tallest free-standing mountain in the world.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:36 pm on 10 Oct

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Jadeja fined 50% match fee, receives 3 demerit points

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:34 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been fined 50% of his match fee and has been given three demerit points for breaching ICC's Code of Conduct during the third Test against New Zealand on Sunday. The all-rounder was found repeatedly running on the protected part of the pitch, which also resulted in a five-run penalty for team India.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:34 pm on 10 Oct

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MCA accepts Sachin's 14-a-side suggestion for school cricket

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:33 pm on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

The Mumbai Cricket Association has accepted Sachin Tendulkar's suggestion to have 14 players in a side during inter-school tournaments. While only 11 players will field at any point in a match, the new rule allows for the players in the squad to be used for batting and bowling through rolling substitutions. The rule will be implemented from the upcoming season.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:33 pm on 10 Oct

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Hayden hit then record 380 in a Test on Oct 10, 2003

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 am on 10 Oct 2016,Monday

Former Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden broke Brian Lara's then 375-run world record for the highest individual Test score, after scoring 380(437) against Zimbabwe on October 10, 2003. The southpaw struck 38 fours and 11 sixes in his ten-hour long stay on the pitch. Lara, who congratulated Hayden on the feat, broke the world record again after six months.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 am on 10 Oct

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Wife-carrying competition gives beer, cash to winners

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:29 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Elliot and Giana Storey from the US state of Maine were awarded 11 cases of Oktoberfest beer and $665 after winning this year's North American Wife Carrying Championship. The couple completed the 278-yard obstacle course in 59.18 seconds, beating 43 other couples. The prizes awarded were the wife's weight in beer and five times that value in cash.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:29 pm on 09 Oct

Bangladesh level 3-match series vs Eng with 34-run win

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:02 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Bangladesh came out on top against England in the second ODI at Dhaka by 34 runs on Sunday to level the three-match series 1-1. Batting first, Bangladesh posted a total of 238 riding on Mahmudullah's 75-run knock. Later, England's lineup, despite skipper Jos Buttler's 57(57), got dismissed at 204 in 44.4 overs, as Mashrafe Mortaza finished with the figures 4/29.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:02 pm on 09 Oct

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Video: Glenn Maxwell takes catch right on the ropes

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:43 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Playing for the Victorian Bushrangers in the Matador Cup at Perth on Saturday, Glenn Maxwell reacted by taking a diving catch on the boundary. Western Australia's batsman, D'Arcy Short hit a lofted shot towards the long-off boundary, where Maxwell waited for the ball, saved a six, and set up the catch for teammate Rob Quiney.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:43 pm on 09 Oct

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India wins two golds, one silver at Russian Open

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:26 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

India's 19-year-old shuttler Ruthvika Shivani Gadde won the women's singles title at the Russian Open in Vladivostok on Sunday. Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy added to India's tally by winning the mixed doubles title at the event. Meanwhile, 17-year-old Siril Verma lost out on the gold medal after a three-set defeat to the top-seeded Malaysian Zulfadli Zulkiffli.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:26 pm on 09 Oct

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Kerala, Delhi play out goalless draw in 2016 ISL

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:12 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Kerala Blasters FC and Delhi Dynamos FC played out a goalless draw at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Kochi in the Indian Super League (ISL). The match was the first goalless draw of the league's 2016 edition. The next league match will be played between Mumbai City FC and Atlético de Kolkata on Tuesday.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:12 pm on 09 Oct

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Murray wins China Open to secure 5th title of the year

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:33 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Top-ranked British tennis player Andy Murray defeated Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 7-6 on Sunday to win his fifth title of the year at the China Open. With the win, Murray took his season's record to 59-9. Earlier, British number one and newly instated world number 10 Johanna Konta was beaten 6-4, 6-2 by Agnieszka Radwanska in the women's final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:33 pm on 09 Oct

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Sachin & Laxman must be happy today, tweets user

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:59 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Reacting to Ajinkya Rahane and Virat Kohli's 365-run stand in the third Test against New Zealand, former cricketer Aakash Chopra tweeted, "Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane seem like the perfect no.4 & no.5 for India. Sachin & Laxman must be happy today". Cricket commentator Dean Jones' tweet read, "Just letting you all know the bleeding obvious...that @imVkohli can play!! #bygodhecanplay".

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:59 pm on 09 Oct

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Srikanth ruled out of European circuit due to ankle injury

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:32 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian badminton player Kidambi Srikanth has been ruled out of the European badminton circuit after the player suffered an ankle injury during the Japan Super Series last month. The European badminton circuit includes two major tournaments, the Denmark Open and the French Open. The current tenth ranked Indian shuttler had won the China Open in 2014 after defeating Lin Dan.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:32 pm on 09 Oct

Srikanth ruled out of European circuit due to ankle injury

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian badminton player Kidambi Srikanth has been ruled out of the European badminton circuit after the player suffered an ankle injury during the Japan Super Series last month. The European badminton circuit includes two major tournaments, the Denmark Open and the French Open. The current tenth ranked Indian shuttler had won the China Open in 2014 after defeating Lin Dan.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 09 Oct

Kohli's double ton takes India to 557/5d on day 2

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:46 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli scored his second double century to help India put on 557/5 before declaring on the second day of the third Test against New Zealand on Sunday. Continuing from the first day, Kohli and Rahane scored 211 and 188 respectively, to put on a 365-run stand, the highest fourth wicket partnership for India in Tests.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:46 pm on 09 Oct

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Gambhir, Kohli dined together after IPL fight: Report

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian batsmen Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli had dined together after the two were involved in an altercation in an IPL 2013 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, according to a friend of Gambhir. The Delhi duo had a heated exchange during the match, which was then mediated by fellow Delhi Ranji team player Rajat Bhatia.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 09 Oct

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India handed 5-run penalty after Jadeja runs on pitch

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:10 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

The Indian team was handed a five-run penalty after Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja repeatedly ran over the protected area of the pitch during the second day of the third Test against New Zealand on Sunday. The five runs which were penalised were added to New Zealand's total before the start of their innings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:10 pm on 09 Oct

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Wrestler Bajrang Punia wins Mayor’s Trophy gold for India

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia won the gold medal for India at the Mayor’s Trophy International Invitational Wrestling competition in Pune on Saturday. Punia defeated Mongolia’s Batchuluun Batmagnai 6-4 in the Men’s 65-kg category's final. Wrestlers Nitin and Jitender settled for silver medals in the 57-kg and 74-kg categories respectively at the event, which saw participation from eight nations.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 09 Oct

Gambhir averaged 57.28 in 1st 50 innings, 28.21 in last 50

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:41 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian opening batsman Gautam Gambhir averaged 57.28, with nine centuries and ten half-centuries to his name, in his first 50 Test innings. While, the Delhi batsman averaged only 28.21, including no tons and 11 half centuries in his last 50 innings. Notably, Gambhir is playing in his first Test for the Indian team since August 2014.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:41 pm on 09 Oct

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Kohli, Rahane post India's highest 4th wicket stand in Tests

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:10 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian top-order batsmen Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane posted India's highest ever 4th wicket partnership after the duo crossed the 353-run mark in the third Test against New Zealand on Sunday. The duo surpassed the previous highest stand of 353 runs, set by Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman against Australia in 2004.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:10 pm on 09 Oct

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Kohli 1st Indian to score 2 Test double centuries as captain

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:01 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

India's Virat Kohli became the first Indian Test captain to score two double centuries after scoring his first double hundred on home soil on the second day of the third Test against New Zealand on Sunday. Kohli also became the fifth Indian to score two double centuries in a year after Vinod Kambli, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:01 pm on 09 Oct

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Mercedes' Rosberg wins Japanese Grand Prix

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:44 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Mercedes' German Formula One driver Nico Rosberg won the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on Saturday. Starting on the pole position, Rosberg won his maiden Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen and teammate Lewis Hamilton. With the win, Rosberg now holds a 33 point advantage over teammate Lewis Hamilton in the drivers' championship standings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:44 pm on 09 Oct

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Ajinkya Rahane hits his maiden 150 in Test cricket

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:43 pm on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian top-order batsman Ajinkya Rahane reached his highest individual Test score after crossing the 150-run mark for the first time in his Test career against New Zealand on Sunday. The 28-year-old surpassed his previous highest score of 147, scored against Australia in 2014. Rahane and Kohli became the second Indian number 4 and 5 to score 150+ in an innings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:43 pm on 09 Oct

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India lost to Aus in 1987 by closest margin in WC history

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:05 am on 09 Oct 2016,Sunday

Then defending champions, India lost a World Cup group match to Australia by one run on October 9, 1987, registering the narrowest margin of defeat in World Cup history. Interestingly, the Australian side's total was increased by two to 270 during the innings break, as Indian skipper Kapil Dev had agreed to a controversial four being called a six.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:05 am on 09 Oct

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Footballer chased by police at WC qualifier

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:34 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Ecuador's Enner Valencia, who plays for Premier League side Everton, was chased by police who arrived during the country's World Cup qualifier against Chile on Friday. Valencia, who was substituted in the 82nd minute, was being carried off on a medical buggy when the police appeared to have chased him. Valencia is involved in a dispute over child maintenance payments.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:34 pm on 08 Oct

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SA eves lose 5 wickets without scoring a single run

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:28 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

South Africa's women's team lost five wickets without scoring a single run against New Zealand at the ICC Women's Championship on Saturday. Chasing a total of 128, the South African team had reached 115/5 in 37.4 overs, after which the team was dismissed in 4.4 overs. South Africa had also lost their first three wickets without troubling the scorers.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:28 pm on 08 Oct

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India registers first win in Kabaddi WC 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:26 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

India defeated Australia 54-20 in the group stage of the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad on Saturday, to register their first win of the tournament. India, who are the defending champions, had lost their first match against South Korea on Friday. India dedicated their win to the Armed Forces, standing in a salute at the end of the game.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:26 pm on 08 Oct

Pune defeats Goa to register 1st win in ISL 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:08 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

FC Pune beat FC Goa 2-1 in the Indian Super League at Goa on Saturday, to register their first win this season. Pune's Arata Izumi opened the scoring with a 25th-minute goal, which was equalised shortly after by Brazilian Goa striker Rafael Coelho Luiz. Pune substitute Momar Ndoye scored in the 90th minute to seal the scoreline at 2-1.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:08 pm on 08 Oct

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'I Love Damascus' marathon rally held in Syria

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:44 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Thousands of Syrians participated in an 'I Love Damascus' marathon rally held in the capital of Syria on Friday. The participants of the marathon, conducted by the Damascus Youth Voluntary Team and Damascus Governorate, said Syria would achieve victory over terrorism. The event was held on the occasion of the 43rd anniversary of the Tishreen Liberation War.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:44 pm on 08 Oct

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Indian beats world number 1 in int'l chess tournament

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:16 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

India's Harika Dronavalli defeated China's Hou Yifan, ranked first among women players globally, at the Isle of Man International Chess tournament in Douglas on Friday. Harika, ranked 10th worldwide, registered her fourth win in the championship and is now 1.5 points behind the leader Eljanov Pavel. Indian chess great Vishwanathan Anand tweeted congratulatory messages for Harika following her win.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:16 pm on 08 Oct

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IOC asks WADA to come up with new drug-testing body

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:11 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has asked the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to set up an independent body for testing athletes, and also promised 'substantial additional powers' to WADA. A meeting of world sports leaders was held at the IOC headquarters in Switzerland on Saturday, calling for a "more robust, more efficient, more transparent and more harmonised" anti-doping system.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:11 pm on 08 Oct

'No sense in an int'l retirement game for Afridi'

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:01 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Ex-Pakistani skipper Aamir Sohail has said there is "no sense in an international retirement game for Shahid Afridi". "Afridi has announced his intention to retire on a number of occasions which doesn't help his case," said Sohail, adding players prefer to play retirement matches at home, which is unlikely in Afridi's case because of Pakistan's inability to host international matches.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:01 pm on 08 Oct

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Tendulkar 1st sportsman to be made 'Group Captain' of IAF

short by Vani Vivek / 07:50 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Sachin Tendulkar in 2010, became the first sportsperson to be conferred with the Indian Air Force's honorary rank of Group Captain for his cricketing achievements and contribution to the country. He was also the first personality with no aviation background to be honoured with this rank. The Indian Air Force is celebrating the 84th anniversary of its inception on Saturday.

short by Vani Vivek / 07:50 pm on 08 Oct

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PV Sindhu new brand ambassador of Vizag Steel

short by Mansha Mahajan / 07:40 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

The corporate entity of Vizag Steel, Rashtriya Ispat Nigam, has roped in badminton ace and Rio silver medallist PV Sindhu as its brand ambassador. The deal will make Vizag Steel Sindhu's major endorsement partner. "An association from a trusted brand certainly helps me concentrate on my game and relieves me of all the off-court concerns," Sindhu said on the association.

short by Mansha Mahajan / 07:40 pm on 08 Oct

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Butt, Asif named in PSL 2017 players' draft

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:51 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Former Pakistan players Salman Butt and Mohammad Asif, who were implicated in the 2010 spot-fixing scandal, have been named in the Pakistan Super League 2017's players' draft. Both the players had been ignored for the first edition of the T20 tournament, which featured international players, including Eoin Morgan, Alex Hales, Sunil Narine and Kieran Pollard among others.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:51 pm on 08 Oct

Referee forgets to send off player after 2nd yellow

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:51 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Referee El Fadil Mohamed forgot to send off Uganda's Nicholas Wadada after showing him a second yellow card in Uganda's World Cup 2018 qualifier match against Ghana on Friday. The Ugandan team's coach, Milutin Sredojevic replaced the player almost seven minutes after the incident and secured a draw for the team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:51 pm on 08 Oct

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Tendulkar attends Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Sachin Tendulkar, who is an Honorary Captain in the Indian Air Force, attended the IAF's 84th-anniversary celebrations at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad on Saturday. Sachin was joined by Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha and Army Chief General Dalbir Suhag. Tendulkar, the first sportsperson to be given an IAF honorary rank, has attended past Air Force Day celebrations as well.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 08 Oct

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Wakeboarder cruises across flooded Australian vineyard

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Ryland Willis, an Australian wakeboarder, boarded across a flooded vineyard in the Southern Australian town of Langhorne Creek. South Australia had been hit by storms, which caused flooding in areas throughout the state. Willis' friends brought a tractor to pull him along the flooded vineyards, and captured the feat using a drone camera.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 08 Oct

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Kohli's century takes India to 267/3 on Day 1 of 3rd Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:57 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

A century by Indian captain Virat Kohli, his first in 18 innings at home, took India to 267/3 at stumps on the first day of the third Test against New Zealand in Indore on Saturday. Batting first after winning the toss, India were led by Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane's 167-run unbeaten fourth-wicket stand, highest for any wicket in this series.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:57 pm on 08 Oct

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Indore is hosting MP's 1st ever international Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Indore's Holkar Stadium is hosting Madhya Pradesh's first ever international Test, featuring India and New Zealand in the series' third and final match. On the occasion, the organisers have put cricket memorabilia on display in the stadium alongside ties and other souvenirs for both the teams' members. They will also distribute caps to all the spectators on the first day.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 08 Oct

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CSK to remain banned after SC dismisses petition

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:04 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Former Indian Premier League side Chennai Super Kings will remain banned after the Supreme Court quashed BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's petition asking for dismissal of the ban imposed on the side. CSK, alongside Rajasthan Royals, had been banned for a period of two years following their involvement in the 2013 spot-fixing scandal and not featured in the tournament since.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:04 pm on 08 Oct

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Chinese football fans protest after losing to Syria

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:04 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Chinese football fans took to the streets and demanded the resignation of the president of China’s football association after the 78th ranked national side slumped to a 1-0 defeat to the 114th ranked Syrian team on Thursday. Following the result, China now has a solitary point in the qualification points table, after having played three matches.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:04 pm on 08 Oct

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Virat Kohli scores first century of the Ind-NZ series

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:55 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Indian skipper Virat Kohli became the first batsman to score a century in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand, after scoring 103*(191) in the third Test at Indore on Saturday. The batsman, whose last century was a double hundred against West Indies in July, surpassed Cheteshwar Pujara's previous highest score of 87(219) in the second Test.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:55 pm on 08 Oct

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South Korea defeat India in Kabaddi WC opener

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:37 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Defending champions India were defeated by South Korea in the opening match of the Kabaddi World Cup on Friday. The Koreans, who were trailing by seven points at one stage, won the game 34-32, scoring in the last 30 seconds to break a 32-32 tie. India will face Australia in their next game on Saturday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:37 pm on 08 Oct

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Italian player sent home for refusing handshake with coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:29 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Italian international Graziano Pellè was removed from the squad and sent home after he refused to shake hands with the national coach Giampiero Ventura in Italy's World Cup qualifier match against Spain on Friday. The 31-year-old, who was "angry" after being substituted on the hour mark, later posted an apology on Instagram.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:29 pm on 08 Oct

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Ronaldo scores four in Portugal's 6-0 win over Andorra

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:45 pm on 08 Oct 2016,Saturday

Cristiano Ronaldo scored four goals in Portugal's 6-0 win over Andorra in their World Cup 2018 qualifier match on Friday. The Real Madrid forward scored two goals in the first four minutes, before adding two more after the half time mark. This was Ronaldo's first four-goal haul and his fourth hat-trick for Portugal, taking his international tally to 65 goals.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:45 pm on 08 Oct

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Coach wants Ronaldo, Zlatan's sperms to make new team

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:00 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

Toftesund, manager of Norwegian football club Nordstranda, has posted a video on Facebook asking Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic to donate their sperms so he can create the 'world's best team'. Tofte said in the video that he was tired of his "bad players" and would "make the team's girlfriends pregnant" if somebody could help him reach Zlatan and Ronaldo.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:00 pm on 07 Oct

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BCCI objects to Lodha calling IPL an 'extravaganza'

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:30 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

In a letter to BCCI members, President Anurag Thakur has objected to the Lodha Panel calling the IPL an 'extravaganza'. "The IPL seems to be a lesser priority event ("extravaganza") compared to other national and international events," wrote Thakur. He also mentioned the IPL is the most-watched cricket league globally and the sixth most popular sports league in the world.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:30 pm on 07 Oct

Kabaddi World Cup begins in Ahmedabad

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:51 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

The 2016 Kabaddi World Cup kicked off in Ahmedabad, with India taking on South Korea in the opening game of the tournament. The 12-nation tournament, featuring teams like USA, England, Australia and Iran, will conclude on October 22. This is the third edition of the tournament, with India having won both the earlier titles, besides seven Asiad golds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:51 pm on 07 Oct

Longest usable golf club measures 8.56 metre

short by Sanira Mediratta / 08:03 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

The longest usable golf club is 8.56 metre long (28 ft 1 inch) which was used by Michael Furrh from the United States, according to the Guinness World Records. Furrh, who broke his own record for the third time, achieved the feat on September 12, 2016, after hitting the ball a distance of nearly 54 metres.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 08:03 pm on 07 Oct

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Thakur the original fixer, Shukla a crook: Lalit Modi

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:01 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

Former IPL Chairman Lalit Modi has called BCCI President Anurag Thakur 'the original fixer' and senior BCCI official and IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla 'the original crook' and 'dalal'. The tweets were posted on Thursday, after the Supreme Court asked BCCI to "unconditionally accept" all Lodha Panel recommendations. Modi also voiced his support for the Lodha Panel on Twitter.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:01 pm on 07 Oct

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Tendulkar to be face of 2017 New Delhi Marathon

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:21 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be the face of the 2017 New Delhi Marathon, scheduled to be held on February 26, 2017 in the national capital. The marathon, in its second edition, will feature a 42.2 km full and 21.1 km half marathon, and a 5 km Swacch Bharat Run. Differently-abled athletes will also take part in the marathon.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:21 pm on 07 Oct

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India has won all the Kabaddi World Cups

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:05 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

India has won all the Kabaddi World Cups that have ever been held. The men's team have won seven World Cup titles while the women's team have won three titles so far. India hosted the first Kabaddi World Cup in 2004 and defeated Iran 55-27, to be crowned the inaugural kabaddi world champions.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:05 pm on 07 Oct

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Police chase footballer off pitch over unpaid alimony

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:00 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

Everton striker Enner Valencia was chased off the pitch by police during a World Cup qualifier match for Ecuador after he was wanted for questioning over alleged unpaid alimony to his ex-wife. The player was followed by the authorities after he was being escorted off the pitch following complaints of altitude sickness. Valencia’s whereabouts are currently unknown.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:00 pm on 07 Oct

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Happy Birthday Gyan Baba: Sehwag to Zaheer

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:45 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

On the occasion of former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan's 38th birthday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Happy Birthday Gyan Baba. Most popular love story- Ranjha & Heer, The cleverest bowler ever @ImZaheer. Heer nahi asli Heera hai Zaheer." Zaheer announced his retirement from international and first-class cricket in October 2015, after playing 92 Tests, 200 ODIs and 17 T20Is for India.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:45 pm on 07 Oct

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Is BCCI chief qualified to hold the position: CJI

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:55 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

The Chief Justice of India, TS Thakur enquired about BCCI chief Anurag Thakur and whether the board members were professionally qualified to hold positions on the board. BCCI representative Kapil Sibal said that the BCCI chief had played cricket at the Ranji-trophy level, to which Thakur replied that even he is the captain of the Supreme Court cricket team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:55 pm on 07 Oct

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Gambhir in India’s playing XI for Indore Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:40 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

Opener Gautam Gambhir will play the third Test against New Zealand starting on Saturday at Indore, Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has announced. Gambhir will play after Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out following a fractured thumb. Gambhir last played a Test for India in England in 2014, and was selected in the current squad after the Duleep Trophy this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:40 pm on 07 Oct

Khali's Gurgaon show cancelled for 'security reasons'

short by Rini Sinha / 05:30 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

Due to security reasons, The Great Khali's wrestling event, scheduled to be held in Gurgaon on October 8, was cancelled. Officials revealed that the event venue is being prepared to host Haryana's Golden Jubilee celebrations scheduled for November 1, which PM Narendra Modi will attend. However, Khali cited visa issues of international wrestlers and low tickets' sale for the cancellation.

short by Rini Sinha / 05:30 pm on 07 Oct

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Athlete competed in Rio despite positive cocaine test

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:18 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber was allowed to participate in Rio Olympics despite being tested positive for cocaine, which he inadvertently ingested during an encounter with a woman he met on the personals site Craigslist. Barber testified in front of Canada's Sport Dispute Resolution Centre that he did not realise that there was any potential to ingest drugs by kissing.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:18 pm on 07 Oct

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SC bars BCCI from releasing funds to state boards

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:16 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

The Supreme Court has barred BCCI from releasing funds to state cricket associations until all the recommendations suggested by the Lodha Panel have been implemented. In cases where money has already been distributed, the state affiliates cannot use it until an affidavit to implement the Lodha reforms is filed. The SC has postponed the next hearing till October 17.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:16 pm on 07 Oct

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Haryana refers Narsingh Yadav's doping case to CBI

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:27 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

The Haryana government on Thursday referred Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav's doping case to the CBI for further investigation. The case had ruled out Yadav from participating in the 74-kg freestyle event at the Rio Olympics following the Court of Arbitration for Sports' (CAS) four-year ban on the wrestler in August.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:27 pm on 07 Oct

All Rio 2016 boxing referees sidelined pending probe

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:42 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

All the 36 boxing referees who officiated at the Rio Olympics have been sidelined from any involvement in the sport until an investigation into the scoring procedures used at the event has concluded. The International Boxing Association had also dropped a number of officials during the competition, after finding that some of the reviewed decisions did not meet expectations.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:42 pm on 07 Oct

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IOC must redeem itself after Rio failure: iNADO

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:32 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organisations (iNADO) has said that the International Olympics Committee must redeem itself at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games after having “failed the clean athletes” at the Rio Olympics in August. The IOC had resisted calls for a blanket ban on Russians competing in Rio and had left the decision to ban athletes on sporting associations.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:32 pm on 07 Oct

Wimbledon 2016 match being investigated for fixing

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU), the agency that detects corruption in tennis, is investigating a Wimbledon 2016 match after reports of match fixing. The agency had received alerts from regulators and betting organisations, one of which was regarding a Wimbledon match, while another was concerning a US Open 2016 first-round match between Vitalia Diatchenko and Timea Bacsinszky.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 07 Oct

PCB should push to isolate India: Ex-ICC head

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:55 am on 07 Oct 2016,Friday

Former ICC President Ehsan Mani has asked the Pakistan Cricket Board to push for India to be stripped off hosting ICC events at the upcoming ICC executive board meeting in Cape Town. He also demanded BCCI President Anurag Thakur should explain his statements on Pakistan. Mani added he had been advising the PCB to stop playing India at ICC events.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:55 am on 07 Oct

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B'desh army stages war game at stadium for Eng team

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:31 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Bangladesh's army commandos staged a security drill at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Thursday, to assure the visiting England cricket team of security arrangements in the country. More than a dozen commandos scaled down ropes from helicopters at the ground, with England's security chief expressing his satisfaction with the arrangements. The series starts with the first ODI on Friday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:31 pm on 06 Oct

Man runs 401 marathons in 401 days in fundraiser

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:01 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

UK's Ben Smith ran 401 marathons in 401 days to raise awareness and funds about bullying. Smith, who confessed to having been bullied at school, began his runs on September 1, 2015 and ran 10,506 miles, the equivalent of running from London to Sydney. He raised more than £250,000, which will be donated to two anti-bullying charities, Stonewall and Kidscape.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:01 pm on 06 Oct

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MS Dhoni mentoring Jharkhand’s Ranji Trophy team

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:00 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

India's limited-overs captain MS Dhoni is mentoring the Ranji Trophy team of Jharkand, his home state. Dhoni attended the team's training session on Wednesday and shared tips with the players. "I won't be playing this Ranji Trophy game but will be around... I don't want to take the place of a youngster who will benefit by playing here," he said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:00 pm on 06 Oct

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Delhi begin ISL campaign with win over Chennaiyin FC

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:37 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Delhi Dynamos got off to a winning start in the Indian Super League (ISL), defeating defending champions Chennaiyin FC 3-1 in Chennai on Thursday. Delhi's Marcelinho, playing his first ISL match, scored from the penalty spot in the 26th minute. Chennai's Dudu equalised soon after, but Delhi's lead was restored with Marcelinho's second and Badara Badji's 84th-minute header.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:37 pm on 06 Oct

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BCCI releases list of 'reforms' under President Thakur

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:24 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

BCCI has released a list of 'reforms' on Twitter under President Anurag Thakur, who was elected in May 2016. Among the reforms are "efficient organisation" of the World T20 and IPL, funds for disability cricket, and promotion of Test and women's cricket. The tweets were posted after the Supreme Court gave the Board a day to accept the Lodha reforms.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:24 pm on 06 Oct

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Telecom company accuses Dhoni of misleading court

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Telecom firm Maxx Mobilink has accused MS Dhoni of "wilfully" misleading the Delhi High Court, following his complaint that the firm was using his name to sell their products, disobeying the court's November 2014 order. The court order had asked the firm, of which Dhoni was the brand ambassador, to stop using his name following the contract's expiration in 2012.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 06 Oct

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BCCI asking for their suspension by SC: Chief Justice

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Chief Justice of India TS Thakur has said the BCCI is forcing a situation where the Board could be suspended by the Supreme Court. Thakur made the remarks after the Board released ₹400 crore to state associations on September 29, defying Lodha guidelines. The recommendations state the BCCI can only clear past dues but not make plans for the future.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 06 Oct

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8 of 10 highest successful ODI chases are against Aus

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:35 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Australia has been the losing team in 8 of the 10 highest successful run chases in ODI history. The highest successful chase was by South Africa against the Aussies in Johannesburg in 2006, when they chased 435. On Wednesday, the Proteas recorded ODI's second-highest successful chase, also against Australia, when they made 372 at Durban to win by four wickets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:35 pm on 06 Oct

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Bhuvneshwar ruled out of 3rd Test following injury

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:47 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been ruled out of the third Test against New Zealand, following a back injury. He reportedly sustained the injury during the second Test in which he took his career's fourth five-wicket haul, finishing with match figures of 6/76. Newcomer Shardul Thakur has been named as Kumar's replacement for the third Test, which starts on October 8.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:47 pm on 06 Oct

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Raina back in Indian ODI squad after a year

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:20 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina has made a comeback to the Indian team after a year, being named in the squad for the first three ODIs against New Zealand starting October 16. MS Dhoni will lead the team, which includes ODI debutantes Mandeep Singh and Jayant Yadav. Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami have been rested for the three matches.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:20 pm on 06 Oct

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Dhoni, Sushant visit the cricketer's New Delhi home

short by Daisy Mowke / 07:19 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

A promotional video for the biopic 'M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story' shows cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni and actor Sushant Singh Rajput visiting the house in New Delhi, which was Dhoni's till 2012. Located in Air India Colony, it was the house where Dhoni celebrated India's 2011 World Cup win. The house was also his point of departure to marry Sakshi Singh.

short by Daisy Mowke / 07:19 pm on 06 Oct

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BCCI given 1 day to accept all Lodha recommendations

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:14 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

The Supreme Court has given BCCI time until Friday to submit an undertaking that it will "unconditionally" implement all Lodha recommendations. Failure to do so will lead the Court to pass an order to replace the Board's office bearers with a panel of administrators. BCCI has asked for more time, but the Court said it should "stop wasting [their] time."

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:14 pm on 06 Oct

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15 yrs since Beckham's free kick in World Cup qualifier

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:44 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Then England captain David Beckham scored a 93rd-minute free kick against Greece in a World Cup qualifier at Old Trafford on October 6, 2001, to send England to the 2002 World Cup. England, needing at least a draw to qualify, were trailing 1-2 till the last minute in the injury time, when the skipper scored the 30-yard stunner.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:44 pm on 06 Oct

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Jitu Rai wins silver at ISSF World Cup in Italy

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:40 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Shooter Jitu Rai won a silver medal in the men's 50-metre air pistol event, at the 2016 ISSF World Cup in Italy on Thursday. Rai had failed to qualify for the finals of the same event at the Rio Olympics in August. The shooter had won silver at the ISSF World Cup in Azerbaijan in June in 10-metre air pistol.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:40 pm on 06 Oct

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Disabled woman cricketer selected in Chhattisgarh team

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:31 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Shradha Vaishnav, an 18-year-old speech and hearing impaired girl, has become the first Indian disabled woman cricketer to be selected in a regular team. Vaishnav, a leg-break bowler who started off as a medium pacer, was named in Chhattisgarh's 15-member women's state team last week. The cricketer was born with an incurable 90% speech and hearing impairment.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:31 pm on 06 Oct

read more at India Today

'Done lots of cocaine, don't want to live anymore'

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:29 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has admitted he's done "lots of cocaine" and "doesn't want to live anymore". A Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency report recently revealed the boxer had tested positive for the drug, after he'd pulled out of his title defence match citing "mental health". He, however, said he's stopped taking the drug and is "getting right with God".

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:29 pm on 06 Oct

read more at The Guardian

Azam records most runs ever in 3-match ODI series

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:28 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Pakistan's Babar Azam scored 360 runs, most by a player in a three-match ODI series, in the Pakistan-West Indies series which concluded in UAE on Wednesday. Azam surpassed South Africa's Quinton de Kock, who scored 342 runs against India in 2013. Azam became the second cricketer after de Kock to score centuries in each game of a three-match ODI series.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:28 pm on 06 Oct

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Deepa Malik complains of ill-treatment on flight

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:04 pm on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Paralympic silver medalist Deepa Malik tweeted and lodged a formal complaint against Air Vistara, for "poor handling" of wheelchair-bound passengers and "ill-mannered" crew. Deepa, a paraplegic, said the airline staff was not trained to shift a person from a seat to a cabin chair and allegedly said "Sweetheart, chill" to her when she was on a call before the flight.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:04 pm on 06 Oct

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'Indian shooting over-achieved at Rio Olympics'

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:11 am on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

The National Rifle Association of India-appointed committee, which reviewed India's shooting show at the Rio Olympics, has said India 'over-achieved' at the Games. The Abhinav Bindra-led panel, evaluated individual performances. While four-time Olympian Gagan Narang was blamed for being unfit, Jitu Rai's inability to maintain a relationship with his coach was cited as the reason for the debacle.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:11 am on 06 Oct

Pandita 1st Indian to sign junior La Liga contract

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:07 am on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Ishan Pandita, an 18-year-old from Bengaluru, has become the first Indian to sign a contract with a junior professional side in Spain's La Liga. Pandita will be joining the U-19 side of CD Leganes, and will play in Spain's top division for U-19 players. He was previously selected for Getafe's junior team, but didn't join as the team got relegated.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:07 am on 06 Oct

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South Africa complete 2nd highest successful ODI run chase

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 am on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

South Africa defeated Australia by four wickets at Durban on Wednesday, to complete the second-highest successful run chase of all time. Chasing 371, SA achieved the target with four balls remaining, led by David Miller's 118*(79). The record for the highest ODI chase is also held by the Proteas when they chased down 434 against Australia at Johannesburg in 2006.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 am on 06 Oct

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Indian climber scales world's 6th highest peak

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:34 am on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

Mountaineer Arjun Vajpai scaled the 8,201-metre Cho Oyu, the world's sixth-highest peak, at the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday. This was the climber's second attempt, after he suffered a paralytic attack during his first in 2011. Vajpai has now climbed five of the 14 highest mountains in the world, and is the third-youngest Indian to summit Mount Everest at 16 years.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:34 am on 06 Oct

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15-year-old Indian girl wins U-16 World Chess C'ships

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:33 am on 06 Oct 2016,Thursday

India's Aakanksha Hagawane won the girls' U-16 title at the World Youth Chess Championships in Russia. The 15-year-old, who won gold in the U-16 Commonwealth Championships earlier this year, finished with nine points from 11 games, winning eight matches, losing one and drawing two. Aakanksha, a wholesale vegetable seller's daughter, has been trained by a former national player.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:33 am on 06 Oct

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Djokovic shows the wall he would practice on as a kid

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:29 pm on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Tennis player Novak Djokovic went live on Facebook while trekking in Serbia, showcasing the wall he would practice tennis on during the 1990s Yugoslav Wars. The wall, near a tennis club run by Djokovic's parents, was described by Djokovic as "bearing the marks of shots and bombings". He also played a few shots on the wall along with his wife.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:29 pm on 05 Oct

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Players to train with women's team after sexist remark

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:27 pm on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Czech club Sparta Prague's players Lukas Vacha and Tomas Koubek have been asked to train with the women's team after they made sexist remarks at a female assistant referee. Following a wrongly-awarded goal, Vacha tweeted the referee's photo with a caption reading "To the cooker", while Koubek said, "women should stay at the stove and not officiate men's football".

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:27 pm on 05 Oct

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Tendulkar to charge no money for his biopic: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:43 pm on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is reportedly not charging any fee for his upcoming biopic 'Sachin: A Billion Dreams'. The film is being produced by the cricketer's friend Ravi Bhagchandka's production house 200 Not Out, and directed by Emmy award winner James Erskine. Tendulkar will play himself in the movie, while his son Arjun will play the cricketer's younger version.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:43 pm on 05 Oct

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Champions Trophy unaffected by recommendations: Lodha

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:40 pm on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Justice RM Lodha, Lodha committee's Chairman, has clarified India's participation in the 2017 Champions Trophy won't be affected by the Panel's recommendations. "Champions Trophy remains unaffected because the schedule was prepared before we submitted our report," said Lodha. The recommendation calls for a 15-day window between the IPL and the international calendar, which isn't the case in 2017.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:40 pm on 05 Oct

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Pakistan excluded from Kabaddi World Cup in India

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:40 pm on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday

International Kabaddi Federation chief Deoraj Chaturvedi has said Pakistan won't participate in the Kabaddi World Cup in India, since it's "not the right time to engage" with the country. Pakistan replied saying both nations should've been excluded if there were security concerns. "We were hoping to win the World Cup in India by beating India," said Pakistan's captain Nasir Ali.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:40 pm on 05 Oct

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Shami's daughter was in ICU during Kolkata Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:40 pm on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday

During the recently-concluded Kolkata Test against New Zealand which India won by 178 runs, bowler Mohammed Shami's 14-month old daughter was admitted to the ICU of a city hospital. Shami, who bowled the highest number of overs in the first innings and ended the match with figures of 6/116, would rush to the hospital at the end of day's play.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:40 pm on 05 Oct

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Sachin, Sehwag engage in Twitter banter

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:55 pm on 05 Oct 2016,Wednesday

Following India reclaiming the number one rank in Tests, Sachin Tendulkar posted a congratulatory message for the team, which was picked on by his former opening partner Virender Sehwag. "Oh God ji, kabhi kabhi Commentators ko bhi encourage kar diya kijiye. Thoda Motivation mil jaayega," posted Sehwag. "Jiyo mere Lala….Tathaaaastuuuuu!!!" replied Tendulkar, followed by a series of tweets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:55 pm on 05 Oct

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Bravo lashes out at WICB over coach sacking

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:52 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

West Indies' Dwayne Bravo has lashed out at the West Indies Cricket Board, for its decision to sack the team's former coach, Phil Simmons. "It's very difficult for a bunch of guys…to go play when on the day of travelling, they find out their head coach was fired. Which organisation in the world would do things like that?" said Bravo.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:52 pm on 04 Oct

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I’m coming back soon and I can't wait: Sharapova

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:51 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Following the Court of Arbitration for Sport's order reducing Maria Sharapova's doping ban, the tennis player posted a message on Facebook. "I've gone from one of the toughest days of my career last March... to now, one of my happiest days... I'm coming back soon and I can't wait," wrote Sharapova, who is now eligible to play from April 2017.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:51 pm on 04 Oct

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There can’t be any tournament without money: BCCI Prez

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:48 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Following reports that the India-New Zealand ongoing series might be cancelled after the Lodha Panel asked banks to freeze BCCI's accounts on Monday, BCCI President Anurag Thakur said, "there can't be any tournament without money." "We don't take money from the government. We are not allowed to make payments. I can't say anything about the India-New Zealand series," Thakur added.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:48 pm on 04 Oct

Dhoni's friend who taught him helicopter shot died at 32

short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:47 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Cricketer MS Dhoni's friend Santosh Lal, who is said to have taught the cricketer the helicopter shot, died at the age of 32 in 2013. In the recently released biopic, 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story', Sushant Singh Rajput while portraying 'Dhoni' is shown learning this shot as a youngster. Santosh is said to have called the shot the 'Thappad Shot'.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:47 pm on 04 Oct

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NorthEast United defeat Goa for 2nd straight ISL win

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:23 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

NorthEast United won their second match of the Indian Super League, defeating FC Goa 2-0 in Guwahati on Tuesday. Uruguayan striker Emiliano Alfaro scored a brace, scoring his first goal of the game in the 20th minute, and following it up with another in the 62nd minute. With the win, NorthEast United are now on top of the ISL table.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:23 pm on 04 Oct

Bhuvneshwar best swing bowler in India now: Zaheer

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:55 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan has said Bhuvneshwar Kumar is currently the best swing bowler in India. "The pitches in India are not conducive for swing bowling. Kumar has been able to move the ball in both the ways with a perfect balance," added Zaheer. Bhuvneshwar took his career's third five-wicket haul in India's victory over New Zealand at Kolkata.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:55 pm on 04 Oct

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Notice to BCCI over Chhattisgarh Ranji team selection

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:49 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The Chhattisgarh High Court issued a notice to the BCCI and Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh on Monday, following a PIL which alleged bias and nepotism in the selection of the state's Ranji Trophy team. The petition named three players who were reportedly inducted into the team without trials, adding that rules of selection are not available on the association's website.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:49 pm on 04 Oct

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Overage Indian shuttlers to miss Asian Junior C’ship

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:58 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Five Indian players will miss the upcoming U-15 and U-17 Badminton Asia Junior Championships in Indonesia after they were found to be overage for the events. The U-17 national badminton doubles champion Mithula UK is also among the ineligible players. Badminton Association of India president Akhilesh Das Gupta has said the body will not interfere with the medical board's findings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:58 pm on 04 Oct

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FIFA Prez suggests making World Cup a 48-team event

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:37 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested expanding the football World Cup to 48 teams, from the existing 32-team format. As per the new format, 16 teams would be eliminated in a one-match knockout, and the remaining 32 will play according to the existing format. A final decision on the proposal would be taken at a FIFA Council meeting in January.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:37 pm on 04 Oct

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Freezing of accounts ruined BCCI's reputation: Prez

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:17 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said the Lodha Panel's order to banks to 'block BCCI accounts' ruined the Board's reputation. "Is this how you treat the world's richest cricket body which has run the sport so efficiently? It has completely destroyed our hard-earned reputation," said Thakur, adding, a final decision on the ongoing India-NZ series will be taken on Tuesday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:17 pm on 04 Oct

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'Haven't blocked BCCI accounts, series can continue'

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:07 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Justice RM Lodha has clarified the committee hasn't asked banks to block BCCI's bank accounts but asked to stop the disbursement of funds to state associations. Further, the committee clarified the BCCI is free to carry out its routine affairs, which includes conducting matches. Earlier, BCCI had threatened to cancel the ongoing India-New Zealand series, citing blocked bank accounts.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:07 pm on 04 Oct

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Lodha interference would kill cricket: Digvijaya

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:07 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh has said Lodha Panel's 'too much interference' would kill cricket. "Why should you object to BCCI giving funds to State Boards which are the Nurseries of Cricket? No doubt BCCI functioning needed to be looked into but with due respect to Justice Lodha his too much interference would kill Cricket," Singh tweeted.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:07 pm on 04 Oct

BCCI to cancel NZ series over blocked funds: Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:07 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The BCCI is reportedly threatening to cancel the ongoing India-New Zealand series, after the Lodha Panel wrote a letter to banks asking them not to release funds to the Board. "We have no option... How can we function and make payments? An international team is here, there is so much at stake," a BCCI official was quoted as saying.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:07 pm on 04 Oct

Your mother was molested: Mary Kom to her sons

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:27 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Indian boxer Mary Kom has penned an open letter to her sons as part of 'Let's talk about rape' initiative, wherein she wrote, "[Y]our mother was molested." Telling her sons that 'chinky' is a slur, Kom added, "My country has given me fame and recognition but I'm not recognised by each person... but I don't deserve to be called 'chinky'."

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:27 pm on 04 Oct

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Every Pak kid ready for war, martyrdom: Miandad

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:02 pm on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

Former Pakistan cricketer Javed Miandad has reacted to India's surgical strikes along the LoC and said that every kid in Pakistan is ready for war with India and martyrdom. Calling Indians "laaton ke bhoot", Miandad said, "We should just kill them." He further called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "rotten egg" who "doesn't know about his father or mother".

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:02 pm on 04 Oct

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Eden Test sets record for most LBWs in a Test in India

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:29 am on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The India-New Zealand Test at Kolkata, which India won by 178 runs on Monday, saw 15 LBW dismissals, most in a Test in India. The previous record was of 13 LBWs, against South Africa at Ahmedabad in 1996. There have been 25 LBW dismissals in the ongoing India-NZ series, most for a three-match series in India, with one Test remaining.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:29 am on 04 Oct

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Pakistan demand postponement of Kabaddi World Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:29 am on 04 Oct 2016,Tuesday

The Pakistan Kabaddi Federation has requested the sport's international governing body to postpone the upcoming Kabaddi World Cup in India, after they weren't allowed to participate in the tournament. The country has also requested a change in venue, following escalating political tension between India and Pakistan. Pakistan are six-time runners-up of the tournament.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:29 am on 04 Oct

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Not as inclusive as we should be: ECB disability chief

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:58 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

Ian Martin, England's disability cricket chief, said the ICC needs to do more for disability sports, and added, "we're not as inclusive as we should be". "A global governing body should be able to evidence what it is doing to enable participation for disabled communities," said Martin, who aims to host a T20 Disability World Championship in England in 2019.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:58 pm on 03 Oct

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Mumbai open their ISL campaign with 1-0 win over Pune

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:54 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

Mumbai City FC defeated FC Pune City 1-0 in their opening match of the Indian Super League (ISL) campaign on Monday. Mumbai's Argentine winger Matías Defederico scored the lone goal of the match in the 69th minute, assisted by their marquee player Diego Forlán. NorthEast United face off with FC Goa in the tournament's next match on Tuesday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:54 pm on 03 Oct

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Tendulkar felicitates India's Paralympic medalists

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:27 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

India's Rio Paralympic medalists, Devendra Jhajharia, Mariyappan Thangavelu, Deepa Malik and Varun Singh Bhati, were felicitated by Sachin Tendulkar and other celebrities at an event in Mumbai on Monday. Each medal winner received a cheque of ₹15 lakh, contributed by a number of industrialists and celebrities. India's Paralympic medalists from previous editions will also receive the same amount.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:27 pm on 03 Oct

Will not fight against any Pakistani wrestler: Dutt

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:55 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

Olympic medal-winning wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt has said he will not compete against any Pakistani wrestler until the tension between the two countries is resolved. "Indian Army is the sole reason me and my family sleep in peace at night...If a country attacks India killing our actual heroes, the Army, I will not fight against wrestlers from that country," said Dutt.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:55 pm on 03 Oct

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BCCI willing to reconsider use of DRS: BCCI President

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:47 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said India is open to using the Decision Review System (DRS), depending upon the latest technology's trials. Thakur said he will attend an ICC meet in Cape Town this month, where they will revaluate the system and take a decision after consulting the coach and captain. India is the only Test-playing nation to oppose DRS.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:47 pm on 03 Oct

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Nair named Dhawan’s replacement for 3rd NZ Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:25 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

Karnataka batsman Karun Nair has been named in the Indian squad for the third Test against New Zealand starting October 8, after Shikhar Dhawan was ruled out with a fractured thumb. Nair is yet to make his Test debut for India, having played two ODIs. Earlier, KL Rahul was also ruled out, with Gautam Gambhir being named as his replacement.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:25 pm on 03 Oct

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Fury reverses retirement 3 hours after announcing it

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury reversed his retirement, three hours after announcing it on Twitter. Fury had earlier written, "Boxing is the saddest thing I ever took part in..." but later tweeted, "Hahahaha u think you will get rid of the GYPSYKING that easy!!!" Fury pulled out of a match last month and is yet to defend his title.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 03 Oct

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Indian shuttlers seek crowdfunding for Olympics prep

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:58 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

Indian shuttlers Jishnu Sanyal and Shivam Sharma have started a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for their 2020 Olympics qualification. The doubles pair needs ₹10-15 lakh to sponsor their participation in international tournaments, which will help them gain international points. Sanyal, partnering Manu Attri, has previously won International Series titles at Mauritius and Kenya.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:58 pm on 03 Oct

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Golfer shares 'pic of the tournament' from Ryder Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:53 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

American golfer Rickie Fowler shared an image from USA's Ryder Cup victory celebrations, showing the team members celebrating with their wives or girlfriends, with Fowler being the lone person looking at the camera. The picture, which was shared on Instagram with the caption "Squad", has gone viral with followers calling it the 'pic of the tournament'.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:53 pm on 03 Oct

Ronaldo acts as ball boy on his son's football debut

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:49 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo briefly became a ball boy during his son Cristiano Jr.'s debut game for the U-8 team of the football club Pozuelo. Cristiano Jr. scored in the seven-a-side match against Carrascal, in which his team won 4-3. Earlier, in a documentary on the footballer, it was revealed that Ronaldo's son initially wanted to be a goalkeeper.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:49 pm on 03 Oct

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Lodha Panel asks banks not to disburse funds to BCCI

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:27 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

The Lodha panel has written a letter to banks, asking them not to release funds to the BCCI, following the Board's Special General Meeting (SGM) on October 1. The letter, also sent to BCCI top officials, says that since the Board defied deadlines, they're not entitled to receive funding for future business, with violations being reported to the Supreme Court.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:27 pm on 03 Oct

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Surgical strike on the number one spot, tweets user

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:22 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

Reacting to India gaining the number one Test rank with their win over New Zealand, a user tweeted, "Surgical strike on the number one spot in the Test rankings by India". Other tweets read, "That Awkward Moment When Match Is Between India And New Zealand, But Pakistan Is The Loser" and "A clinical performance. A landmark result. A momentous climb!"

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:22 pm on 03 Oct

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'Can't play Champions Trophy if Lodha reforms agreed'

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:33 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said India's participation in next year's Champions Trophy will be doubtful if the Lodha Panel recommendations are followed in totality. "As per Lodha recommendations, you have to give a 15-day window before and after IPL… So BCCI members have to take a call whether they will play IPL or Champions Trophy," Thakur said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:33 pm on 03 Oct

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India set to displace Pak from number one Test ranking

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

India has guaranteed the number one rank in Tests, following its 178-run victory over New Zealand in the second Test at Kolkata on Monday. India will replace Pakistan at the top of the table officially at the end of the three-match series. Earlier in August, India was ranked one for five days, before Pakistan replaced them on the top.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 03 Oct

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India win Test series against New Zealand

short by Jatan Desai / 04:55 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

India defeated New Zealand by 178 runs in the second Test on Monday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Test series. A total of 15 LBW dismissals were registered in the match, the maximum in any of India's Tests at home. With the victory, India regained its status as the world's number one Test team from Pakistan.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:55 pm on 03 Oct

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Barcelona suffer 3-4 away defeat at Celta Vigo

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:30 pm on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

Defending La Liga Champions Barcelona suffered their campaign's second loss as they went down 3-4 away at Celta Vigo on Sunday. Pione Sisto, Iago Aspas and Pablo Hernández were the goal scorers for Celta, with Jérémy Mathieu netting an own goal. For the Catalan giants, Gerard Piqué scored on either side of Neymar's successful spot kick in the second half.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:30 pm on 03 Oct

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Kabaddi is the national game of Bangladesh

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:34 am on 03 Oct 2016,Monday

Kabaddi, which is believed to have originated in ancient India, is the national game of Bangladesh, where its variant, called Ha-Du-Du, is popular in many regions. Bangladesh finished third in the 2004 and 2007 editions of the Kabaddi World Cup, which featured the international format of the sport. Notably, Kabaddi is also one of the national sports of Nepal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:34 am on 03 Oct

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Arsenal defeat Burnley to continue unbeaten run

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:35 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Arsenal defeated newly-promoted side Burnley 1-0 in the Premier League on Sunday to continue their unbeaten run this season. Arsenal were awarded a controversial injury-time goal, with the ball striking defender Laurent Koscielny's arm to land into the net. Arsenal are now at the third place in the PL standings, two points behind leaders Manchester City.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:35 pm on 02 Oct

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India golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar wins Korea Open

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:25 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian golfer Gaganjeet Bhullar won his sixth Asian Tour title, winning the Korea Open in Incheon on Sunday. The 28-year-old, whose last Asian title came in 2013, was awarded a cash prize of $196,000 for the win. Bhullar, an Arjuna awardee, has been a part of India's silver-winning golf team at the 2006 Asian Games in Doha.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:25 pm on 02 Oct

Atlético de Kolkata draw 2-2 with Chennaiyin FC in ISL

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:45 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Atlético de Kolkata played out a 2-2 draw with Chennaiyin FC in the Indian Super League at home on Sunday. Following a goalless first half, South African midfielder Sameehg Doutie gave Kolkata a 59th-minute lead before Chennaiyin's Jayesh Rane and Hans Mulder put the defending champions one up. Later, Iain Hume's 86th-minute penalty ensured a draw between the two sides.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:45 pm on 02 Oct

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Real Madrid draw 3rd straight La Liga game

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:11 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Real Madrid recorded their third straight draw in La Liga after a 16-match winning streak, finishing 1-1 against Eibar at Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Eibar midfielder Fran Rico was the first to score, giving the visitors a sixth-minute lead, which was cancelled out by a 18th-minute header by Gareth Bale. The Los Blancos are now second in the points table.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:11 pm on 02 Oct

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Man City suffer 1st defeat under new boss Guardiola

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:26 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Manchester City suffered their season's first defeat under new manager Pep Guardiola, losing 0-2 to Tottenham at White Hart Lane on Sunday. City defender Aleksandar Kolarov scored an own goal in the ninth minute, with Spurs doubling their lead in the 37th minute through Dele Alli. The Manchester side now leads the PL table by one point, followed by Tottenham.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:26 pm on 02 Oct

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Indian cricketers participate in Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:08 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

On Gandhi Jayanti, the Indian cricket team participated in a Swachh Bharat Abhiyan drive at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. Led by captain Virat Kohli and coach Anil Kumble, the cricketers wielded brooms and cleaned the stands at the behest of PM Narendra Modi. They were joined by BCCI President Anurag Thakur, who later tweeted pictures of the drive.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:08 pm on 02 Oct

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Hamilton's car catches fire during F1 Malaysian GP

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:03 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton was forced to abandon the race as his car caught fire during the Malaysian Grand Prix at Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Hamilton, the current world champion, was leading till the 41st lap when the fire erupted. A win in Malaysia would've seen Hamilton regain the top spot in the drivers' rankings, currently held by teammate Nico Rosberg.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:03 pm on 02 Oct

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Gopichand biopic to be made in 3 languages: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:39 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

According to reports, former badminton champion Pullela Gopichand's biopic will be made in three languages, namely Telugu, Hindi and English. The movie, to be directed by Telugu filmmaker Praveen Sattaru, will see Sudheer Babu, who had trained under Gopichand, playing the role of his teacher. Gopichand has coached Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, India's only two Olympic medalists in badminton.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:39 pm on 02 Oct

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India wins bronze medal at World Bridge Games

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:32 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

India won two bronze medals at the recently-concluded World Bridge Games in Poland, to mark the country's first podium finish at the championship since 1988. While Keyzad Anklesaria and Sunit Chokshi won a bronze medal in the Open Pairs event, another Indian pair, Alok Sadhu and Badal Das, also won bronze in the Seniors Pairs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:32 pm on 02 Oct

Man United draw 1-1 with Stoke City in Premier League

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:43 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Manchester United drew 1-1 with Stoke City in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Sunday. United forward Anthony Martial opened the scoring in the 70th minute with a top-corner shot, but the lead was cancelled with an 83rd-minute equaliser by Joe Allen. This is the first time in 36 years that Stoke have avoided defeat at Old Trafford.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:43 pm on 02 Oct

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Red Bull's Ricciardo registers his 1st F1 win in 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:32 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo registered his first Formula One victory of the season, winning the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday ahead of teammate Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Nico Rosberg, who finished second and third respectively. Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton had started at pole but crashed out due to an engine failure. Ricciardo is at third place in the overall drivers' standings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:32 pm on 02 Oct

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India end Day 3 at 227/8, lead NZ by 339 runs

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:54 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

India finished at 227/8 at stumps on the third day of the second Test against New Zealand at Kolkata, to register a 339-run lead over the Kiwis. Following a jittery start in the second innings, Rohit Sharma's 82(132) helped stabilise India's scoring. Earlier, Mohammed Shami's three-wicket haul and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 5/48 wrapped up the NZ innings at 204.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:54 pm on 02 Oct

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Bangladesh registers 6th consecutive ODI series win

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:51 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan 2-1 in a three-match series, to register their sixth straight ODI series win. Opener Tamim Iqbal recorded his seventh ODI century, most for any Bangladeshi player, to guide the hosts to a 141-run victory in the series' last match. Bangladesh's winning streak started in November 2014 and included a quarter-final finish at the 2015 World Cup.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:51 pm on 02 Oct

Four men claim to be Sakshi Malik's coach

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:36 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Four men have claimed to be Rio Olympics' bronze medalist Sakshi Malik's coach, demanding the ₹10 lakh prize money the Haryana Government announced for the wrestler's mentor. State sports minister Anil Vij has said the money will be given to the person Sakshi declares in writing. The wrestler has named two people, Ishwar Dahiya and Mandeep Singh, in her affidavit.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:36 pm on 02 Oct

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Sport combines rounds of chess with boxing

short by Vani Vivek / 03:13 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Chess-boxing, a hybrid sport that combines chess and boxing, is played in many countries including India. It is fought in 11 alternating rounds of chess and boxing of three minutes each. The contest can be decided by either a checkmate or exceeding the time limit in the chess rounds, or by a knock-out or referee decision in the boxing rounds.

short by Vani Vivek / 03:13 pm on 02 Oct

India's 1st ever Test series win came against Pakistan

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:03 pm on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Indian cricket team's first ever Test series win came against Pakistan in 1952, more than 20 years after becoming a Test playing nation. India had won the five-match series 2-1, with Pakistan's only win of the series being their first ever Test match victory. The Men in Blue are currently playing their 250th home Test in Kolkata against New Zealand.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:03 pm on 02 Oct

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Dsouza 1st Indian to complete 'world's toughest race'

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Bengaluru's Kieren Dsouza has become the first Indian to complete the Spartathlon, widely described as the "world's toughest race". The 23-year old completed the 246.6 km distance in the 2016 edition on Saturday, in 33 hours, one minute and 38 seconds. The Spartathlon is an annual run between Athens and Sparta in Greece, with a reported success rate of 50%.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 02 Oct

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Mahatma Gandhi founded 3 football clubs in South Africa

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:47 am on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Mahatma Gandhi helped establish three football clubs, all named 'Passive Resisters Soccer Club' in the 1900s during his stay in South Africa. Gandhi used football for his fight against racial discrimination and would talk to the teams at half-time about the principles of nonviolent resistance and distributed pamphlets to spectators addressing the issue. October 2 is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:47 am on 02 Oct

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Highest last wicket partnership to win a Test is 57 runs

short by Jatan Desai / 06:42 am on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

On October 2, 1994, Pakistan were struggling at 258/9 against Australia before Inzamam-ul-Haq and Mushtaq Ahmed combined for 57 runs, registering the highest last-wicket partnership ever to win a Test. Interestingly, when Pakistan needed 3 runs to win Australian wicket-keeper Ian Healy missed a stumping chance and the ball went for four byes, thus giving Pakistan the victory.

short by Jatan Desai / 06:42 am on 02 Oct

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Baseball player makes fan do push-ups for bat

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:17 am on 02 Oct 2016,Sunday

Baseball player Yasiel Puig, who plays for Major League Baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers, made a young fan do push-ups before giving him his bat. The fan was holding a placard saying 'Will do Push-ups 4 a bat!!'. A video shows the fan doing at least 21 push-ups with Puig by his side, with the player later offering him water.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:17 am on 02 Oct

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BCCI partially accepts Lodha Panel recommendations

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:56 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Following a Special General Meeting of the BCCI on Saturday, the Board accepted a couple of the Lodha Panel recommendations, including the formation of an Apex Council and a players' association. However, few guidelines, such as the one-state, one-vote rule, were rejected, with Board President Anurag Thakur saying the Supreme Court would be explained the reasons for the refusal.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:56 pm on 01 Oct

Indian shuttlers to boycott tournament in Pakistan

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:09 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced that no Indian player will take part in the upcoming Pakistan International Series, scheduled to be held in Islamabad from October 18th to 21st. BAI President Dr Akhilesh Das Gupta said the decision has been made "as an act of solidarity... in wake of the ongoing tensions between the two countries."

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:09 pm on 01 Oct

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NorthEast United win opening game of ISL 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:13 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

NorthEast United claimed victory in the opening game of the Indian Super League 2016, defeating visitors Kerala Blasters FC 1-0 in Guwahati on Saturday. A 55th minute goal by Japanese forward Katsumi Yusa put the hosts ahead, who maintained their lead for the rest of the match. Atlético de Kolkata face Chennaiyin FC in the next match on Sunday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:13 pm on 01 Oct

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Sachin, Dhoni, Sindhu attend ISL 2016 opening ceremony

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:05 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

The third edition of the Indian Super League kicked off on Saturday with an opening ceremony at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, Guwahati. The ceremony was attended by Rio Olympics silver medalist PV Sindhu, besides team owners Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham, and other celebrities. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will conclude on December 18.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:05 pm on 01 Oct

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Ashwin got favours from pitch curators, says Harbhajan

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:01 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Harbhajan Singh has accused Ravichandran Ashwin, who recently became the fastest Indian to claim 200 Test wickets, of being assisted by pitch curators. "Skill should be the deciding factor and not the conditions… Alas, had we bowled on such wickets," said Harbhajan. Ashwin reacted by saying that it wasn't the players or the coach who decide the nature of wickets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:01 pm on 01 Oct

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Chelsea register 2-0 win over Hull City

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:39 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Chelsea registered a 2-0 win over Hull City at the KC Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday. The visitors opened the scoring with Willian's curler in the 61st-minute, while Diego Costa doubled the lead in the 67th minute. With the win, Chelsea are now placed sixth in the league points table, with 13 points in seven games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:39 pm on 01 Oct

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IOA to increase grants for states, sports federations

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

The Indian Olympic Association has decided to increase grants for its state units as well as National Sports Federations (NSFs) next year onwards, following an increase in its sponsorship revenue. As per IOA Secretary General Rajeev Mehta, the grants will be utilised to improve facilities. IOA had given a grant of ₹6 lakh to state associations and NSFs last year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 01 Oct

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Twitter terms Pollard catch 'one of the greatest ever'

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:03 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

West Indies' Kieron Pollard took a boundary catch to dismiss Pakistan's Babar Azam during the first ODI at Sharjah on Friday, which Twitter users called "one of the greatest catches ever". Azam struck a Carlos Brathwaite delivery towards the mid-wicket boundary, which Kieron Pollard caught using one arm, threw back to regain his balance, and then caught it again.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:03 pm on 01 Oct

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Henry takes diving catch at boundary to dismiss Shami

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

New Zealand's Matt Henry took a diving catch to dismiss Mohammed Shami, during the second Test against India at Eden Gardens on Saturday. Playing a shot off a Trent Boult bouncer, Shami scooped the ball towards the fine leg boundary, which was caught by Henry, fielding at long leg. The fielder was congratulated by both teams for his effort.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 01 Oct

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Tamim Iqbal becomes Bangladesh's highest century-maker

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:39 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Bangladeshi batsman Tamim Iqbal overtook Shakib Al Hasan to record the most number of ODI hundreds (7) for Bangladesh. He scored his record-breaking ton against Afghanistan on Saturday. The 27-year-old's run-a-ball 118, which included 11 fours and 2 sixes, helped Bangladesh reach 279/8. Tamim Iqbal reached this historic feat in his 156th match for the nation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:39 pm on 01 Oct

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Liverpool score late to win 2-1 against Swansea

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:32 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Liverpool's James Milner converted an 84th-minute penalty to hand Liverpool a 2-1 away win at Swansea City on Saturday. The visitors went a goal down after Leroy Fer scored in the eighth minute, with Liverpool's Roberto Firmino equalising with a header in the 54th minute. Liverpool are now second in the Premier League table with 16 points in 7 games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:32 pm on 01 Oct

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'Heavyweight champion Fury tests positive for cocaine'

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:00 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has tested positive for cocaine, as reported by ESPN. A letter sent by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency to Fury and the British Boxing Board of Control said the boxer's 'A' sample taken on September 22 contained traces of cocaine. Fury pulled out of a rematch with Wladimir Klitschko last week, citing mental health issues.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:00 pm on 01 Oct

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Pakistan overtakes India in overall ODI wins

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:59 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Pakistan overtook India in overall One Day International victories after registering its 455th overall ODI win against the West Indies in its 864th ODI on Friday. Australia has the most number of ODI victories with 547 wins in 884 matches, while India has been pushed down to the third place with 454 wins in 899 ODIs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:59 pm on 01 Oct

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Tripura, Vidarbha first to adopt Lodha recommendations

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:22 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

The Tripura and Vidarbha Cricket Associations became the first full members of the BCCI to adopt the Lodha Committee's recommendations. While the Tripura Cricket Association "unanimously" decided to amend its constitution in a special meeting on September 29, 727 of Vidarbha's 730 members voted in favour of the Lodha recommendations at an SGM on September 30.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:22 pm on 01 Oct

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De Kock what a Knock… Australia Shock: Sehwag

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:57 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Following South African opener Quinton de Kock's century against Australia, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "De Kock what a Knock. @QuinnyDeKock69 ka dhamaakedaar Knock, Australia Shock." De Kock scored a career-best 178 of 113 balls in SA's six-wicket victory over Australia at Centurion on Friday. It is the fourth-highest individual score by a batsman while chasing.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:57 pm on 01 Oct

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Bhuvneshwar's 5-for restricts NZ to 128/7 on Day 2

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:54 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar took his career's third five-wicket haul in Tests to restrict New Zealand to 128/7 on day two of the second Test in Kolkata on Saturday. NZ now trail India by 188 runs, with the hosts wrapping up their innings at 316 in the first session. Bhuvneshwar's figures of 5/33 are his best at home.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:54 pm on 01 Oct

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Indian para climber wins gold in IFSC Para Climbing Cup

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:36 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Bengaluru-born para climber Manikandan Kumar won the gold medal in the IFSC Para Climbing Cup, organised in the United Kingdom. The Indian para climber had also claimed a silver medal in the IFSC Para Climbing World Cup in Italy and a bronze medal in the Para Climbing World Cup in Austria.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:36 pm on 01 Oct

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BCCI doubles Indian players' test match fees

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:11 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

BCCI chief Anurag Thakur announced that the test match fees of Indian players will be doubled to make the format financially attractive. The cricketers were receiving ₹7 lakh for a Test, but will now earn ₹15 lakh. "If we need to keep the players' interest in Tests alive, we'll have to ensure that Test players are better paid," mentioned Thakur.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:11 pm on 01 Oct

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De Kock's 178 gives SA win over Aus in 1st ODI

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:08 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Quinton de Kock smashed 178(113) to help South Africa register a six-wicket win over Australia in the first ODI of the five-match series on Friday. Batting first Australia posted 294, driven by George Bailey's 74(90). In reply, de Kock's 178-run innings, the second highest score for SA in ODIs, helped his team chase down the target in 36.2 overs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:08 pm on 01 Oct

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Scottish boxer passes away after bout

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:37 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Scottish boxer Mike Towell passed away after his eliminator fight for the British welterweight title against Dale Evans on Thursday. The 25-year-old had been complaining of migraines before the fight. He suffered severe bleeding and swelling to his brain during the bout. Towell was taken to the hospital where he passed away 12 hours after being taken off life support.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:37 pm on 01 Oct

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Twitter reacts to MS Dhoni's biopic

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:36 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

Reacting to 'M.S.Dhoni: The Untold Story', director Shirish Kunder tweeted, "An actor playing a sportsman never looks convincing. That's why I loved watching @msdhoni play himself. @itsSSR, which role did you play?". "@itsSSR are you for real..had me fooled for a minute. Kudos on an amazing performance. Loved the movie. #MSDhoniTheUntoldStory", read former cricketer Hemang Badani's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:36 pm on 01 Oct

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Mirza-Strycova finish as runners-up in Wuhan Open

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:08 pm on 01 Oct 2016,Saturday

The Indo-Czech pair of Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova finished as the runner-up in the Wuhan Open, after a 1-6, 4-6 loss to fifth-seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova on Saturday. Since Mirza's split with former partner Martina Hingis, she has won three out of the five doubles tournaments she has participated in.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:08 pm on 01 Oct

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Kumble captains Bhogle’s India Test XI, Azhar included

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:10 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Commentator Harsha Bhogle picked his all-time Indian XI, led by current coach and former captain Anil Kumble. The batsmen included Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar, while Zaheer Khan featured as the seamer. Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin was a notable inclusion in the team, which also featured Kapil Dev, VVS Laxman, MS Dhoni and Ravichandran Ashwin.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:10 pm on 30 Sep

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Hijab compulsory for women in 2017 chess event in Iran

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:09 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

The hijab has been made compulsory for all women participants at next year's world chess championships in Iran. Female participants are threatening to withdraw from the tournament over the issue, accusing the World Chess Federation of failing to stand up for women's rights. Reportedly, women face arrest or a public reprimand in Iran if they don't wear the hijab.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:09 pm on 30 Sep

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BCCI asks ICC not to put India, Pakistan in same group

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:08 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Indian cricket board BCCI has asked the ICC to not include India and Pakistan in the same group in future multi-nation tournaments. "If the two countries reach the semi-finals and have to clash at that time, it is another situation which can't be avoided," said the BCCI President. The next multi-nation tournament is the Champions Trophy, scheduled for next year.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:08 pm on 30 Sep

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Obama jokes about the 'Phelps Face' with Olympians

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

US President Barack Obama joked about Michael Phelps' now-famous 'Phelps Face' during the US Olympians' visit to the White House on Thursday. Obama, who was addressing America's Paralympians and Olympians, said, "If I keep on going longer, I'm gonna get, like, Phelps face from you guys." Later, gymnast Simone Biles presented Obama and wife Michelle with a surfboard.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 30 Sep

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Messi donates signed shirt for hit-and-run victim

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:05 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi donated his signed jersey to raise funds for Shaun Whiter, an English amateur footballer, who lost both his legs in a hit-and-run accident in July. Messi was joined by other players including Arda Turan, Wayne Rooney and John Terry who also donated their jerseys. The items will be auctioned at a fundraiser on October 9.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:05 pm on 30 Sep

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Sindhu becomes world no. 8, Srikanth ranked 9th

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:04 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Rio Olympics' silver medalist PV Sindhu rose two places in the latest Badminton World Federation rankings, to be ranked eighth. Former world number one Saina Nehwal, recovering from a knee injury, jumped three places to be ranked fifth. Among the men, Kidambi Srikanth returned to the top ten, ranked ninth, after a quarterfinal finish at the Japan Open.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:04 pm on 30 Sep

BCCI misses 1st deadline to implement Lodha reforms

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:02 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

BCCI missed its first deadline to implement the Lodha Panel recommendations, after it had to postpone its Special General Meeting on Friday. The Friday deadline had required the Board to adopt a new Memorandum of Association and Rules. The meeting has now been put off until Saturday, since some member units turned up without requisite letters of authorisation.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:02 pm on 30 Sep

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Sehwag, Hayden changed definition of Test batting: Ganguly

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:16 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Former captain Sourav Ganguly has said players like Virender Sehwag and Matthew Hayden have redefined batting in modern-day Test cricket. "You look at modern-day openers who are criticised for not scoring quickly. It was all started by Virender Sehwag and Mathew Hayden," said Ganguly. Sehwag said Ganguly was a captain who would strongly back his players.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:16 pm on 30 Sep

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Ashwin fastest to get 1,500 runs, 200 wickets in Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:11 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has become the fastest Indian to complete the double of 200 wickets and 1,500 runs in Tests. Ashwin, who took 38 Tests to achieve the feat, surpassed England's Ian Botham, who completed the double in 41 Tests. Ashwin reached the 1,500-run mark during the second Test against New Zealand. while he had completed 200 wickets earlier.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:11 pm on 30 Sep

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Goel holds Rio review meeting with sports federations

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:47 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Sports Minister Vijay Goel held a review meeting of India's Rio Olympics performance with the country's national sports federations on Thursday. Goel said sportspersons need to be given a key role in decision-making in federations, while the bodies' representatives insisted on increased funding for sports. India won two medals, a silver and a bronze, at the Rio Olympics in August.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:47 pm on 30 Sep

Renault catches fire during F1 practice in Malaysia

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:45 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Renault's Formula One driver Kevin Magnussen was forced to abandon his car after it burst into flames in the pit lane, during the first practice session for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Friday. The session was halted because of the fire, which took 20 minutes to be doused. Reportedly, a leaking fuel breather is believed to have caused the blaze.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:45 pm on 30 Sep

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Kumble, Ganguly, Sehwag pick their favourite Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:31 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Former players Anil Kumble, Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly recently picked their most memorable Test matches at an event in Kolkata. While Ganguly chose the 2001 Kolkata Test against Australia, Kumble said the 2002 Headingley Test "changed the mindset of Indian cricketers". Sehwag picked the 2003 Adelaide Test against Australia as his favourite, which India won by four wickets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:31 pm on 30 Sep

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Eden Gardens is the world's 2nd largest cricket ground

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:30 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Kolkata's Eden Gardens, which is currently hosting India's 250th home Test, is the second-largest cricket ground by capacity. The ground, with a capacity of 66,000, is second only to Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground which can seat almost 90,000 people. However, prior to the Eden Gardens' renovation in 2011, it was the largest cricket ground, with a capacity of around 1,20,000.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:30 pm on 30 Sep

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NZ restrict India to 239/7 on Day 1 of Kolkata Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

New Zealand restricted India to 239/7, on the first day of the second Test in Kolkata on Friday. India won the toss and chose to bat first, losing their top three batsmen for less than 50 runs. NZ pacer Matt Henry ended the day with figures of 3/35, while Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane scored half-centuries for the hosts.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 30 Sep

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Dhoni was run out on his 1st ball in int'l cricket

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:18 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

MS Dhoni was run out on his first ball in international cricket, in his ODI debut against Bangladesh in Chittagong on December 23, 2004. Dhoni came in at number seven, and played a shot towards square leg, which resulted in the run-out. He went on to make his first ODI century in his fifth match, against Pakistan at Visakhapatnam.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:18 pm on 30 Sep

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India wins the Under-18 hockey Asia Cup

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:15 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

India won the Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament on Friday after beating hosts Bangladesh 5-4 in the final. After the scoreline was tied at 4-4, Indian colts scored their fifth goal in the final twenty seconds of the match to clinch the title. The Indian team had beaten Pakistan 3-1 earlier this week to enter the final.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:15 pm on 30 Sep

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Skydivers swing on rope attached to hot air balloons

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:09 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

The Red Bull Skydive Team attempted to set a world record by swinging on a 125-metre-long rope attached to two hot air balloons 1,800 metres above the ground in Austria. The skydivers parachuted to the ground after their 'Mega Swing' stunt. Red Bull said it is waiting to hear whether the stunt had set the record for the longest swing.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:09 pm on 30 Sep

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Man enters Guinness for fastest 50m walk on hands

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:14 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

A Chinese student, Zhang Shuang entered the Guinness World Records on Thursday for the 'fastest 50 m walking on hands with a soccer ball between the legs'. Zhang covered the distance in 26.09 seconds during an attempt at the China West Normal University. Speaking about his achievement, Zhang said: "I feel pleased that my daily training has paid off".

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:14 pm on 30 Sep

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'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' hits the theatres

short by Shipra Sharma / 04:05 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

The Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story' "stays true to every bit of highs in Dhoni's life", wrote India Today. "The film... is not Dhoni's biography, it is his hagiography", Indian Express wrote. Sushant "is every ounce Dhoni in this 'box-office oriented' biopic", said Hindustan Times. It has been rated 3/5 (HT, India Today) and 2/5 (Indian Express).

short by Shipra Sharma / 04:05 pm on 30 Sep

No. 3 can become openers due to Dhawan, tweets user

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:45 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Reacting to Shikhar Dhawan's early dismissal in the second Test, a user tweeted, "Thank you Shikhar Dhawan, because of you even our number 3 batsmen can become competent openers." Another tweet read, "A biopic on Shikhar Dhawan will just be a montage of him wearing pads, going to the field and coming back immediately, played in a loop."

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:45 pm on 30 Sep

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Video: How a Super Sopper dries the cricket field

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:54 pm on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

A three-minute video explains the working of Super Sopper, an invention "that can dry anything from cricket pitches to tennis courts in minutes." The machine has a hollow perforated cylinder with its exterior covered with spongy material to absorb water and a tank to collect water. Indian cricket associations import super soppers from Australia at approximately ₹45 lakhs a unit.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:54 pm on 30 Sep

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NZ’s dairy farmer builds cricket field in his backyard

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:22 am on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Ben McKelvie, a dairy farmer from Manawatu, New Zealand, has built a 13,378 square-metre laser-levelled cricket field behind his house. McKelvie built the field after discussions with the local Bloomfield Club, taking advice from professional groundsmen for the construction. Bloomfield will use the pitch as their home ground, with McKelvie planning to add a scoreboard and pavilion later.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:22 am on 30 Sep

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Zlatan gives Man Utd their 1st Europa League win

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:29 am on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Zlatan Ibrahimović scored in the 69th minute with a close-range header on a Wayne Rooney assist to give Manchester United their first win of the Europa League campaign on Thursday against Ukrainian football team Zorya. The Red Devils, who lost their first match of the campaign, will play Turkish side Fenerbahçe in their next Europa League tie on October 20.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:29 am on 30 Sep

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Rani becomes 1st Indian woman to cross 60m in javelin

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:20 am on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Javelin thrower Annu Rani broke her own national record to become the first Indian woman to cross the 60-metre mark, throwing 60.01 metres at the 56th Open National Athletics Championships in Lucknow on Thursday. Annu, a bronze medal winner at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, bettered her previous record of 59.87 metres, set in July in Hyderabad.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:20 am on 30 Sep

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Twitter compares Arjun Tendulkar to Justin Bieber

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:57 am on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun, who turned 17 recently, is being compared to pop singer Justin Bieber on social media. A user tweeted, "Is it just me or does Arjun Tendulkar have a stunning resemblance to Justin Bieber?" A comment on a picture of Sachin and Arjun on Facebook read, "Why is justin Bieber holding sachin tendulkar like that?"

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:57 am on 30 Sep

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Ganguly gets stuck in 30-yr-old lift at Eden Gardens

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:32 am on 30 Sep 2016,Friday

Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly got stuck in an elevator at the Eden Gardens stadium on Thursday. A stool was lowered to help Ganguly climb out of the 1987-installed lift, with power switchover being cited as the reason for the malfunction. The stadium is set to host India's 250th home Test, which starts on Friday against New Zealand.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:32 am on 30 Sep

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Ronaldo’s private jet crash lands in Barcelona

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:22 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

A private jet belonging to Real Madrid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo crash landed at Barcelona's El Prat airport on Monday, reportedly due to its landing gear breaking on impact. The player or any of his family or friends were not on the plane, while the pilot was treated for minor injuries. Ronaldo bought the Gulfstream G200 in 2015 for £15 million.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:22 pm on 29 Sep

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Kolkata's Eden Gardens gets its own Lord's-like bell

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:26 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Kolkata's Eden Gardens, which is hosting the second India-New Zealand Test starting Friday, has got its own Lord's-like bell installed. The bell will be rung on Friday morning by former captain Kapil Dev to mark the beginning of India's 250th home Test. "It looks better than the bell at Lord's," said Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:26 pm on 29 Sep

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Ronaldo gifts match shirt to Aubameyang's son

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who scored against Borussia Dortmund in Madrid's Champions League group match, gifted his matchday shirt to Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's son. Aubameyang posted a picture of his son posing with Ronaldo's jersey, captioned, "@cristiano you've made my son happy". The clubs will face each other in the reverse fixture on December 8.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 pm on 29 Sep

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Objections raised on Sindhu's Padma nomination: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:11 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Few members of the Padma Awards committee have reportedly objected to Rio silver medalist PV Sindhu's Padma Bhushan nomination by the Sports Ministry. Sindhu was awarded the Padma Shri last year, while rules state there has to be a gap of minimum four years between two Padma awards. All Paralympic and Olympic medalists have been recommended for the Padma awards.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:11 pm on 29 Sep

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Bolt races with actors James Corden and Owen Wilson

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:57 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt competed in a 100-metre race with ‘The Late Late Show’ host James Corden, the show's crew members and actor Owen Wilson in a studio parking lot on Tuesday. The 16-second race saw Bolt winning, Wilson having a false-start and Corden finishing at 21st place. "Number one all day, every day", Bolt boasted after winning.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:57 pm on 29 Sep

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USA-Canada to play 3-match ODI series

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:03 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

The world's oldest cricket rivals, USA and Canada are set to take part in a three-match One-Day International series on October 13, 14 and 16 at the Woodley Park in Los Angeles. The matches will serve as preparation for USA ahead of their participation in the ICC World Cricket League Division Four, which begins in the USA from October 29.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:03 pm on 29 Sep

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Govt announces ₹90 lakh for Paralympic medalists

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:47 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Cash rewards amounting to ₹90 lakh have been announced for the Rio Paralympics medalists by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, under its Awareness Generation and Publicity scheme. Gold winners Mariyappan Thangavelu and Devendra Jhajharia will be awarded ₹30 lakh each, while silver medalist Deepa Malik will receive ₹20 lakh. Bronze winner Varun Bhati will get ₹10 lakh.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:47 pm on 29 Sep

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I don't think there is anything called 'form': Kohli

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has said he doesn't believe in the concept of 'form'. "Cricket is a game where you can only prepare well. Results cannot be in your hand all the time. You get caught to a no-ball and different things happen which are out of control," said Kohli, who has averaged 26 in his last three innings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 29 Sep

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India beat Pakistan 3-1 in U-18 Asia Cup semi-final

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:38 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

The Indian Under-18 hockey team defeated Pakistan 3-1 in the Under-18 Asia Cup tournament at Dhaka's Maulana Bhasani Hockey Stadium on Thursday. India will now face the host nation Bangladesh in the tournament's final on September 30. Notably, India has lost only one match in the tournament, a 5-4 loss to the host nation, Bangladesh.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:38 pm on 29 Sep

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‘PCB lost $100mn due to India’s refusal to play Pak’

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:19 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

As per reports, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has claimed losing $100 million since 2007, due to India's refusal to play bilateral cricket. The Board has also accused India of not honouring its commitment to play six series between 2015 and 2022, for which it signed an MoU with the PCB. India last played a Test in Pakistan in 2006.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:19 pm on 29 Sep

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Nadal halts match to help mom find missing daughter

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:32 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal halted a match midway on Monday, when he realised a child had gone missing in the stands. Nadal, playing an exhibition match against Carlos Moya and John McEnroe, in Majorca, Spain, stopped his serve when he realised the commotion and resumed only when the child was reunited with her mother.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:32 pm on 29 Sep

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Alia, Jacqueline to perform at ISL opening ceremony

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:25 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Bollywood actors Alia Bhatt, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Varun Dhawan are set to perform at the Indian Super League 2016's opening ceremony. The tournament's opening ceremony, which will feature around 500 performers and artists, will be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati on October 1. NorthEast United Owner, actor John Abraham will be the host of the opening ceremony.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:25 pm on 29 Sep

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Sanjay Manjrekar to release Rabindrasangeet album

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former Indian cricketer, Sanjay Manjrekar, is all set to come out with his debut Rabindrasangeet album in Bengali in the upcoming month before the Durga Puja festival. The commentator announced the album with his tweet, "One of the happiest day of my life. A dream fulfilled. To sing Rabindrasangeet in Bengali. Put in the hours (years) before recording it."

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 29 Sep

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Sehwag commends Indian Army after surgical strikes

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag commended the Indian Army after it conducted surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads across the LoC. Sehwag tweeted, "Salute to the Indian Army. The boys have played really well. Jai Hind. #SurgicalStrike." The cricketer had earlier paid condolences to the families of the soldiers martyred in the Uri attack.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 29 Sep

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Anderson set to miss B'desh tour with shoulder injury

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:00 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

English pacer James Anderson is set to miss the team's Bangladesh tour due to a shoulder injury. The 34-year-old pacer has not played since the fourth Test against Pakistan in August in order to help him recover from a stress fracture to his right shoulder blade. Jake Ball will feature as Anderson's replacement on the tour.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:00 pm on 29 Sep

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Yuvraj Singh set to tie the knot on November 30

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:30 pm on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh and actress Hazel Keech are reportedly set to tie the knot in his hometown, Chandigarh on November 30, 2016. Yuvraj, who got engaged to Keech at a private ceremony in Bali last November, was asked to undergo a fitness test to earn a place in the ODI team for the upcoming series against New Zealand.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:30 pm on 29 Sep

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BCCI files new application in SC against Lodha order

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:00 am on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

BCCI has filed a fresh application in the Supreme Court, asking for the Court's order regarding the Lodha recommendations be suspended till the Board's review and curative petitions are heard. The Lodha Panel had filed a status report in court on Wednesday, after which Chief Justice TS Thakur told BCCI to "fall in line or we'll make you do so".

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:00 am on 29 Sep

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Walcott brace gives Arsenal 2-0 win over Basel in CL

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:08 am on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott struck twice to give the Gunners a 2-0 win over FC Basel in a UEFA Champions League group stage match at the Emirates on Wednesday. A seventh-minute header by Walcott, assisted by Alexis Sánchez, put Arsenal one up, while the lead doubled in the 26th minute with a low shot by the forward finding the net.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:08 am on 29 Sep

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Messi-less Barça comeback to win 2-1 vs M'gladbach

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:59 am on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Spanish Champions Barcelona, who were playing without Argentinian forward Lionel Messi, came back from a goal down to win 2-1 against German side Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday. Borussia's Thorgan Hazard opened the scoring in the first-half, with Arda Turan and Gerard Piqué scoring in the second-half to give the Catalan giants all three points.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:59 am on 29 Sep

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Atlético Madrid defeat Bayern Munich in CL group stage

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:49 am on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Spanish side Atlético Madrid defeated German champions Bayern Munich 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League group stage match in Madrid on Wednesday, to continue their unbeaten run this season. Winger Yannick Carrasco put it off the post to give Atlético the lead in the 35th minute, while Antoine Griezmann failed to double the lead, missing a late penalty.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:49 am on 29 Sep

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Man City's winning run ends with 3-3 draw vs Celtic

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:40 am on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

Pep Guardiola's winning run as Manchester City's new boss ended with a 3-3 draw against Scottish football club Celtic in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday. For Celtic, Moussa Dembélé scored two goals while Raheem Sterling scored an own goal. Fernandinho, Sterling and Nolito netted one each for the English side, wrapping up the 3-3 scoreline inside 60 minutes.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:40 am on 29 Sep

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Sack entire BCCI top brass: Lodha to SC

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:49 am on 29 Sep 2016,Thursday

The Lodha panel filed a report in the Supreme Court on Wednesday, asking for the removal of the entire top brass of the BCCI, since it is "stalling all attempts to reform and is resisting any move for change". The report also sought the appointment of an interim panel to oversee the BCCI's reformation as per the Lodha Committee recommendations.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:49 am on 29 Sep

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Kohli retains top spot in ICC T20I batsmen rankings

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:45 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Virat Kohli has retained the top spot in the latest ICC T20I batsmen rankings, followed by Australians Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell at second and third spot respectively. Kohli will remain on top until the end of the year, with no other T20I series scheduled. He scored 641 runs in 13 T20I innings this year, most in a calendar year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:45 pm on 28 Sep

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I won’t be silent: Serena on racial attacks in US

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Current Wimbledon champion and 22-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams took to Facebook to address the issue of rising gun violence against the African-American community in the US. "As Dr. Martin Luther King said 'There comes a time when silence is betrayal.' I won't be silent," wrote Serena, recounting her thoughts when she was driving with her 18-year-old African-American nephew.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 pm on 28 Sep

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17-yr-old NGO boy selected in Indian hockey team

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:38 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Kishore Arya, a 17-year-old from Delhi-based NGO One Thousand Hockey Legs, has reportedly become the first player to be picked straight out of an NGO for the Indian hockey team. Arya, a left half-back, is representing the country at the U-18 Asia Cup in Bangladesh. He is also the first player from a government school to be picked for India.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:38 pm on 28 Sep

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Electronic database safe despite cyber attack: WADA

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:34 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has claimed its database is safe despite being targeted by Russian hackers 'Fancy Bears' this month. WADA said it believes the attack was made possible by email phishing and added that it is working towards preventing any further intrusions. Earlier this month, confidential medical data about athletes, including Serena Williams and Simone Biles, was leaked.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:34 pm on 28 Sep

Bengaluru hold AFC defending champions to 1-1 draw

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:51 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Bengaluru FC, which became only the third Indian club to reach the semifinal stage of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup, held defending champions Johor Darul Ta'zim to a 1-1 draw in the first-leg on Wednesday. The Indian club will host the reverse fixture of their semi-final tie on October 19.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:51 pm on 28 Sep

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21-yr-old tennis player given life ban for match fixing

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:47 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Twenty-one year old South African tennis player Joshua Chetty has been handed a life ban after being found guilty of match-fixing charges. Ranked 1857th in the world, Chetty admitted approaching another player with financial inducements of $2,000 to under-perform in a singles match during November 2015's ITF Futures F1 event in Stellenbosch, South Africa.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:47 pm on 28 Sep

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Arsenal footballer dines with Esha Gupta

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:44 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Arsenal footballer Hector Bellerin was seen dining with Bollywood actress Esha Gupta in London on Saturday. The Indian actress was also present at the Emirates Stadium to watch Arsenal's 3-0 win over Chelsea before visiting the Arsenal locker room and meet Robert Pires and Santi Cazorla. Esha is in London along with other Indian celebrities and PUMA's #WeAreArsenal winners.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:44 pm on 28 Sep

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Gayle to play 5 matches in Bangladesh Premier League

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:32 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has agreed to play for the Chittagong Vikings in the 2016 edition of the Bangladesh Premier League. Gayle will be available during the latter half of the tournament for five matches, which is set to begin on November 4. The former Windies captain played for the Barisal Bulls in the 2015-16 edition of the tournament.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:32 pm on 28 Sep

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Abhinav Bindra is the youngest recipient of Khel Ratna

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:27 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Shooter Abhinav Bindra is the youngest recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, India's highest sporting honor. The Olympic gold medalist was conferred the award in 2001 at the age of 18. The shooter, who was born on September 28, 1982, has also been awarded the Arjuna award and the Padma Bhushan by the Indian government.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:27 pm on 28 Sep

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‘Just controversies and villains in life since 2011’

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:48 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Responding to a query about a sequel to his upcoming biopic, India's limited-overs captain MS Dhoni said there were "just controversies and many villains" in his life since 2011. Titled 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', the movie, which is set to release this Friday, traces the cricketer's journey from his childhood till India's 2011 World Cup win.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:48 pm on 28 Sep

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Will play to beat Pak for our soldiers: Sreejesh

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:48 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Indian hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh said that India will play to defeat Pakistan for the sake of the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers at the borders. India is set to face Pakistan in the Asian Champions Trophy in Malaysia in October. "India-Pakistan match brings a lot of excitement to the table. We want to give hundred per cent." Sreejesh added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:48 pm on 28 Sep

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GQ names Paralympian Devendra ‘Sportsman of the Year’

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:39 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Paralympics gold medalist Devendra Jhajharia was named Sportsman of the Year at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2016, on Tuesday. Devendra, who had his left hand amputated at the age of eight, broke his own world record to win gold in javelin throw at the recently-concluded Rio Paralympics. Devendra is the only Indian to win two Paralympic golds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:39 pm on 28 Sep

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‘Excitement of a debutant, certainty of experienced’

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:07 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Following his inclusion in the Indian Test squad after two years, Gautam Gambhir tweeted, "Excitement of a debutant, certainty of experienced, nervousness of a novice...am feeling it all. Eden here I come loaded with ambitions." Gambhir, who also thanked the BCCI on Twitter, has been named in the squad for the remainder of the New Zealand series, replacing KL Rahul.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:07 pm on 28 Sep

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Bindra is India's only individual Olympic gold medalist

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:02 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Abhinav Bindra became India's first and only individual athlete till date to win an Olympic gold medal after winning the 10 m Air Rifle event in Beijing in 2008. India has won nine golds in Olympic games so far, eight of which were won by the national hockey team. Bindra, the Khel Ratna awardee, celebrated his 34th birthday on Wednesday.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:02 pm on 28 Sep

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Fall in line or will make you fall in line: SC to BCCI

short by Jatan Desai / 05:51 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

The Supreme Court on Wednesday slammed the BCCI for not complying with its directives as per Lodha Panel recommendations. “We know how to get our orders implemented. BCCI thinks it is the lord. You better fall in line or we will make you fall in line,” the Court said. The SC gave BCCI until October 6 to explain its non-compliance.

short by Jatan Desai / 05:51 pm on 28 Sep

Indian eves win kabaddi gold at Asian Beach Games

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:31 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Indian women's kabaddi team won the country's first gold medal at the Asian Beach Games 2016, defeating Thailand on Tuesday. The team has set the record by winning five consecutive gold medals at the Games since 2008, defeating Thailand every time in the final. Meanwhile, Indian men's kabaddi team won the silver after losing out to Pakistan in the final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:31 pm on 28 Sep

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England manager quits after just 1 game in charge

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:07 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

England football team manager Sam Allardyce was sacked from his position after just one match in charge, following Daily Telegraph's sting investigation which shows Allardyce offering advice on how to "get around" transfer rules. Allardyce, who has been temporarily replaced by Gareth Southgate, is alleged to have used his role to negotiate a deal worth $520,000 to represent a firm.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:07 pm on 28 Sep

Patiala teen wins fencing gold at Thailand Open

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Chavvi Kohli, a 15-year-old fencer from Patiala, has won gold in the Under-17 Epee category at the International Thailand Open held in Bangkok. The youngster had won the gold medal in the Under-15 category in the Jordan International Open last year. Kohli is currently ranked ninth in Under-19 and 18th in Under-17 Asian Rankings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 28 Sep

Rooney scored a hat-trick on United debut on Sept 28

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:48 pm on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

An eighteen-year-old Wayne Rooney made his Manchester United debut with a hat trick against Turkey's Fenerbahçe SK in the Champions League on September 28, 2004. United went on to win the match 6-2 and reached the tournament's semifinal. Club captain, Rooney, has scored 246 goals for the club in 528 appearances in all competitions so far.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:48 pm on 28 Sep

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Pakistan complete 3-0 whitewash over WI in T20I series

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:31 am on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Pakistan completed a 3-0 clean-sweep over West Indies in the T20I series, winning the third match by eight wickets at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Pakistan chased down the target of 104 with 29 balls remaining, having already won the first T20I by nine wickets, and the second T20I by 16 runs. Pakistan's Imad Wasim finished with series-high nine wickets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:31 am on 28 Sep

Gambhir back in Indian Test squad after 2 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:30 am on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Experienced opener Gautam Gambhir has returned to the Indian squad for the New Zealand series, two years after last playing a Test for the team. He comes in place of KL Rahul, who sustained a hamstring injury during the first Test at Kanpur. Gambhir, who averaged 71.20 in the recently-concluded Duleep Trophy, played his last Test in 2014 in England.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:30 am on 28 Sep

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Real Madrid play out 2-2 draw against Dortmund in CL

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:13 am on 28 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Defending Champions Real Madrid played out a 2-2 draw in the Champions League group stage against Borussia Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday. For the Los Blancos, Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphaël Varane were the goal scorers, while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and André Schürrle netted one each to end the match level and earn a point for the German side.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:13 am on 28 Sep

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Official emblem of FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 launched

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:36 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The official emblem of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, scheduled in India next year, was launched during the AFC U-16 Championships in Goa on Tuesday. The ceremony was attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and Praful Patel, Chairman of the All India Football Federation. The FIFA U-17 World Cup will be held across six venues in India in October 2017.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:36 pm on 27 Sep

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Aadhaar card compulsory for wrestlers at nationals

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:13 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has made it compulsory for wrestlers to produce Aadhaar cards in order to participate in national tournaments. According to WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the move has been brought in to prevent age frauds and players faking domiciles for qualification. The new regulation will be introduced during the nationals at Gonda from October 22-25.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:13 pm on 27 Sep

‘Unethical of Patil to comment on Sachin, Dhoni’

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said it was "unethical" of former Chairman of Selectors, Sandeep Patil, to comment on the potential sacking of Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni during his tenure. "One should refrain from making such unethical and unwanted comments… Any organisation, if they hire him, will think ten times that he will later speak about them," added Thakur.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 pm on 27 Sep

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Sania-Barbora enter third round of Wuhan Open

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:55 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova defeated the Canadian-Spanish pair of Gabriela Dabrowski and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez 3-6, 6-3, 10-5 in the second round of the Wuhan Open in China on Tuesday. The Indian-Czech pair came together in August and have lost only one match, winning the Cincinnati Open and the more recent, Pan Pacific Open.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:55 pm on 27 Sep

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Bangladeshi boy without legs plays football

short by Daisy Mowke / 09:51 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Mohammad Abdullah from Bangladesh, who lost both his legs at the age of seven in a train accident now plays football without his legs. Abdullah had run away from home as he was abused by his stepmother. He was encouraged to practice football at an NGO. Abdullah also works as a porter at a station to pay for his meals.

short by Daisy Mowke / 09:51 pm on 27 Sep

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India wins a silver at the Asian Beach Games

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:07 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

India won a silver medal at the 5th Asian Beach Games after Harish Banghel's silver-finish in the men's middleweight Muay Thai event on Monday. India's contingent, comprising 208 members, is participating in 13 disciplines including Swimming, Kabaddi, Handball, Kurash, Pencak Silat, Sambo, Ju-Jitsu, Woodball, Sepaktakraw, Pentaque, Shuttlecock, Voninam and Muay thai.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:07 pm on 27 Sep

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World's 1st non-rectangular football field made

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The world's first non-rectangular football field has been made in Thailand by Thai real estate developer, AP Thailand, in the Khlong Toei community of Bangkok, which is considered to have no usable space left. The developers aim to promote relationships among the people in the community alongside highlighting the importance of developing "useful spaces".

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 27 Sep

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Aus women cricket team defeat SL by record margin

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:42 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Australian women's team defeated Sri Lanka in a one-off T20I on Tuesday, to register the largest margin of victory by balls remaining in women's T20 cricket. Australia chased the target of 60 in 8.1 overs with 10 wickets remaining, and 71 balls to spare. The previous record was set by New Zealand in 2010, defeating Pakistan with 70 balls remaining.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:42 pm on 27 Sep

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Baz, kabhi nahi aaye Baaz: Sehwag on McCullum

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:39 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

On the occasion of former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum's 35th birthday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Happy Birthday Brendon McCullum. After ur retirement, bowlers have got Malham. Naam tha Baz, but kabhi nahi aaye Baaz." McCullum, nicknamed Baz, hit the fastest Test century of all time, taking 54 balls to reach a hundred against Australia earlier this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:39 pm on 27 Sep

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EA Sports releases 'FIFA 17' video game

short by Satyaki Das / 07:26 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

EA Sports on Tuesday launched FIFA 17, the latest addition to its soccer game series. Its digital copy is available for PC and Xbox through 'Origin Access' and 'EA Access' respectively, while the hard copies will be available on Amazon starting August 29. It features new attacking techniques and set pieces, besides a new single-player story campaign mode, 'The Journey'.

short by Satyaki Das / 07:26 pm on 27 Sep

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Kanpur match India's 12th straight unbeaten Test at home

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:18 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Following their win against New Zealand in the first Test at Kanpur on Monday, India matched its third-longest unbeaten streak at home of 12 Tests. Since losing to England at Kolkata in December 2012, India has won 10 and drawn two matches. India's longest unbeaten streak in Tests at home is of 20 matches, from January 1977 to January 1980.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:18 pm on 27 Sep

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De Villiers ruled out of SA's Australia series and tour

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:03 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

South Africa's captain AB de Villiers has been ruled out of the five-match-long home ODI series against Australia and the three-match-long Test tour to Australia due to an elbow injury. The 32-year-old will undergo surgery next week and will need eight to ten weeks to recover. South Africa's management is hopeful that he will be back to face Sri Lanka.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:03 pm on 27 Sep

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India's Smriti Mandhana signs for Big Bash League team

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:52 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Indian women's cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana became the second player from the country to sign for a women's Big Bash League team, agreeing a one-year deal with Brisbane Heat. Earlier in July, women's cricket team vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur had joined Sydney Thunder for the tournament's second edition in December. Mandhana has played 42 matches for India across all formats.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:52 pm on 27 Sep

Neesham compares Kanpur roads to Donald Trump

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham, part of the New Zealand team touring India, compared Kanpur roads to US Presidential candidate Donald Trump. "If Kanpur roads were a person they'd be Donald Trump", tweeted Neesham after the conclusion of the series' first Test between New Zealand and India at Kanpur on Monday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 27 Sep

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India register most LBW dismissals in a Test at Kanpur

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:52 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Indian bowlers took 10 wickets through LBWs in the recently-concluded Test against New Zealand at Kanpur, the most by India in a single Test. The previous record was of nine LBW dismissals, from the Eden Gardens Test between India and Australia in 2001. Spinners Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin claimed four wickets each through LBWs in NZ's two innings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:52 pm on 27 Sep

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J'khand cricket body to select members by written test

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:48 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) will select members after conducting a written examination prior to selection for the positions. "This is an unanimous General Body meeting decision. The idea is to give a chance to the common man of the state in a transparent way," the JSCA President Amitabh Chaudhary said. The exam will be conducted on October 16.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:48 pm on 27 Sep

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No cricketers from last 2 generations in Bhogle's XI

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:22 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

No cricketers from the last two generations of Indian cricket featured in commentator Harsha Bhogle's Dream XI. The team, not featuring the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar among others, comprised of players from the Indian cricket team of the pre-1970s era. Bhogle's team selection "relie[d] on numbers and perceptions based on conversations with people of that era".

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:22 pm on 27 Sep

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Indian NGO receives first-ever FIFA Diversity Award

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:22 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Indian NGO Slum Soccer has been awarded the inaugural FIFA Diversity Award, which recognises outstanding organisations, group initiatives, and personalities who stand up for diversity and inspire unity, solidarity and equality among people. The other finalists for the award were International Gay & Lesbian Football Association and England's Kick It Out.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:22 pm on 27 Sep

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Kapil to ring the bell marking India's 250th home Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:05 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian captain Kapil Dev will ring the bell at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, to mark the beginning of the team's 250th Test match on home soil, against New Zealand. This will be the first time when a bell will be rung to signal the start of each day's play in a Test match at an Indian stadium.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:05 pm on 27 Sep

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PV Sindhu signs endorsement deal worth ₹50 crore

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:41 pm on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

India's Rio Olympics silver medallist PV Sindhu has signed a three-year-long endorsement deal worth ₹50 crore with sports management company, Baseline. The deal, reportedly of the highest value offered to any non-cricketer, will include nine companies, including women-centric brands. Notably, Sindhu, like her coach Pullela Gopichand, has refused to endorse any cola brands.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:41 pm on 27 Sep

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Bad bowling used as strategy in English county finale

short by Jatan Desai / 07:59 am on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

In the last English County Championship match between Middlesex and Yorkshire, bad bowling was used as a tactic to force a result. The winner would be crowned champion but in case of a draw Somerset would've become champions. Yorkshire conceded almost 15 runs/over for a period to force a declaration. Following Middlesex's declaration, Yorkshire were dismissed with 4.4 overs remaining.

short by Jatan Desai / 07:59 am on 27 Sep

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French pilot 1st woman to compete in Red Bull Air Race

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:03 am on 27 Sep 2016,Tuesday

France's Melanie Astles became the first ever female pilot to participate in Red Bull Air Race, an extreme-sport air racing competition. The competitors fly high-performance aerobatic planes at speeds of 370 km/h, navigating through 25-metre-high light-cloth, air-filled guiding towers. "I'm very calm in the plane and you can't be frightened, you don't have time for that," said the 34-year-old.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:03 am on 27 Sep

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In Pictures: Surf City Surf Dog event

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

California hosted the annual surfing competition for dogs, Surf City Surf Dog event. The participants, coming from Australia, and Brazil among others, attended the eighth edition of the event held in aid of animal charities. The competitors had 12 minutes to catch their top five waves, with judges evaluating them on their confidence level, length of ride and overall ability.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 26 Sep

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Milind finishes full marathon in 4 hrs, 32 min

short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:15 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Model-actor Milind Soman has completed the 42.2 km Berlin Marathon in 4 hours and 32 minutes. Milind, while sharing a picture on Facebook, wrote, "Beautiful course, great weather and 42000 runners... Looking forward to more World Marathon Majors, so much fun!!!" Soman, a fitness enthusiast, is also the brand ambassador of 'Pinkathon', India's biggest 'women only' marathon.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:15 pm on 26 Sep

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If Nehra can comeback at 36, why can't I: Pathan

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:10 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Aiming for a comeback to Indian squad after his performance in a warm-up tournament to Ranji Trophy, Irfan Pathan said, "If Ashish Nehra can make a successful comeback at 36, I have not also lost hope at 31. It is never too late." The pacer added, "Even I felt that I could have got a look into the national team."

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:10 pm on 26 Sep

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Boy killed in Sri Lanka after fight over wide ball

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:44 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

A 15-year-old boy was fatally injured after an argument over wide-ball escalated into a fight in a cricket match in Sri Lanka. The culprit reportedly used a wooden club to assault the victim, and the injured boy was pronounced dead at the hospital. The culprit was arrested by the police and would be produced before the Magistrate, said an official.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:44 pm on 26 Sep

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FIFA shuts down anti-racism task force

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:42 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

International football's governing body FIFA closed down its anti-racism task force after claiming that the body "has completely fulfilled its mission". The FIFA Task Force against Racism and Discrimination was established in 2013 by the then-FIFA President Sepp Blatter. Notably, the UEFA-affiliated FARE Network recently reported a surge in the number of racist incidents involving Russian fans.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:42 pm on 26 Sep

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Kanpur hotel welcomes Team India with dhol after win

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:21 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

The staff at Kanpur's Landmark Hotel welcomed Indian team with traditional 'dhol' after their win over New Zealand in the historic 500th Test. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who took his 200th Test wicket in the match, was asked to cut a cake. India earlier had wrapped up New Zealand's innings for 236 and registered an 197 run win.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:21 pm on 26 Sep

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Motorcyclist successfully wheelies across 60 km course

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:12 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Motorcyclist Dougie Lampkin became the first man to wheelie around the Isle of Man's 60.725 kilometre-long course. Lampkin, a 12-time world champion trials rider, navigated over 200 corners and ascended 422 metres on the hind wheel of his specially modified motorbike. The 40-year-old, who finished the course in an hour and 35 minutes, spent seven months training for the attempt.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:12 pm on 26 Sep

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Sehwag names R Ashwin as RecordChandran Ashwin

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:10 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag named Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as RecordChandran Ashwin in a tweet congratulating the bowler on becoming the fastest Indian to reach 200 wickets in Test cricket. Sehwag's tweet read, "RecordChandran Ashwin. Well done on the first set of 200 wickets. Surely many more sets to go @ashwinravi99."

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:10 pm on 26 Sep

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Ganguly fails to make it to India's Dream Team

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:37 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Former captain Sourav Ganguly failed to make it to the Indian Dream Test Team, which was chosen by fans through a series of poll questions posted on the Indian team's official Facebook page. The entire selected team comprises of right-handed batsmen, with Yuvraj Singh, the 12th man, as the team's only left-handed batsman.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:37 pm on 26 Sep

Serena has won most number of matches at Grand Slams

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:31 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Tennis player Serena Williams holds the all-time record for most number of victories in Grand Slam matches in tennis history. Serena has won 309 Grand Slam matches and surpassed Roger Federer's 307-win record earlier this month in the US Open. The American, who turned 35 on Monday, has lost only 43 Grand Slam matches and has an 88% winning rate.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:31 pm on 26 Sep

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'King of Golf' Arnold Palmer passes away aged 87

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:20 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

American golf legend Arnold Palmer, widely called the 'King of Golf', passed away aged 87 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on Sunday. Palmer, who won over 90 tournaments worldwide, including one US Open and two consecutive British Opens, was undergoing heart tests in the city. Notably, Palmer was the first professional golfer in history to earn $1 million in tour prize money.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:20 pm on 26 Sep

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'Ball tampering will make Tests more interesting'

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:09 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham feels that Test cricket could have been more interesting if ball tampering rules were not imposed on bowlers. "If you could just do whatever you wanted to the ball. That would probably make Test cricket more interesting. It could make more tedious sessions more exciting with the ball reversing more," added Neesham.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:09 pm on 26 Sep

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Kumble's belongings stolen in Kanpur: Reports

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:21 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian coach Anil Kumble's belongings reportedly went missing at Kanpur's Green Park stadium, prior to India's Test match against New Zealand. Kumble, who was called onstage during the celebrations of India's 500th Test, decided not to carry his phone and belongings with him and left them on his seat. On returning, Kumble could not find his belongings on his seat.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:21 pm on 26 Sep

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India registered its 88th home win in its 500th Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:18 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

India's win over New Zealand, in their 500th Test match on Monday, was their 88th Test win at home, while their seventh win in Kanpur. The win was also India's 14th Test win at home against New Zealand, while their 19th win overall against the Kiwis. Notably, India registered victories in its 300th and 400th Tests also.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:18 pm on 26 Sep

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Ashwin registers his 19th five-wicket haul

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:17 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin registered his 19th five-wicket haul in Test cricket, after posting figures of 6-132 in New Zealand's second innings on Monday. Ashwin's overall figures of 10-225 was his fifth 10-wicket haul in Test cricket, equalling compatriot Harbhajan Singh's tally to have the joint second most number of ten-wicket hauls by an Indian bowler.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:17 pm on 26 Sep

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Twitter lauds India after winning its 500th Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:29 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Reacting to India's win in its 500th Test match, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted, "Well done @imVkohli, @anilkumble1074, great start to the home season. Pujara, Vijay, Jadeja, Ashwin were exceptional." "Indian team playing at home is like ur mom asking u to get something from market. No credit on winning but u r screwed if u lose," read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:29 pm on 26 Sep

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Aditi saves 3 penalties on her West Ham return

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:06 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian goalkeeper Aditi Chauhan saved three penalties against Swindon Town on her first team return at the West Ham Ladies club in the FA Women's Premier League Plate on Sunday. Aditi, who was the first Asian Woman Footballer of the year in England, helped her side register a 3-2 win in the penalty shootout.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:06 pm on 26 Sep

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India defeats New Zealand in its 500th Test match

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:10 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

India defeated New Zealand by 197 runs in the first Test of the three-Test series on Monday while playing their 500th Test match. New Zealand were dismissed for 236 while chasing a target of 434, despite a fighting 80 by Luke Ronchi. India has now won 130 and lost 157 of the 500 Test matches it has played.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:10 pm on 26 Sep

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Japan to host 2026 Asian Games

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:40 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Japan will host the Asian Games for the third time in 2026 after the Aichi Prefecture and its capital Nagoya were confirmed as the venue by the Olympic Council of Asia on Sunday. The 2018 Asian Games have been awarded to Jakarta and Palembang while the 2022 edition will be held in the Chinese city of Hangzhou.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:40 pm on 26 Sep

Indian shuttler Rituparna Das wins Polish Open

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:37 pm on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian shuttler Rituparna Das won the Polish Open after defeating compatriot Rasika Raje 11-21, 21-7, 21-17, in the women's singles final of the International challenge badminton event. The women's doubles pair of Sanjana Santosh and Arathi Sara Sunil also clinched the doubles title after defeating top seeds Natalya Voytsekh and Yelyzaveta Zharka 19-21, 21-19, 21-14, in the event's final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:37 pm on 26 Sep

New Zealand has won only 2 of 31 Tests played in India

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 am on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

New Zealand has won only two of the 31 Tests played in India since their first tour in 1955. NZ's first Test win in India came in 1969 at Nagpur, while the last came in 1988 at Mumbai. Out of the 31, India won 13 and drew 16. India is currently playing its 500th Test in Kanpur against the Kiwis.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 am on 26 Sep

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Jadeja celebrates Test 50 with 'warrior' celebration

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:36 am on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja celebrated his half-century against New Zealand in the first Test at Kanpur on Sunday with a "warrior celebration". Jadeja swung his bat around his body, akin to a sword or a warrior's weapon. Captain Virat Kohli, who had declared the innings after Jadeja's half-century, was applauding and gestured with a similar celebration.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:36 am on 26 Sep

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Aditi posts career-best finish as pro at Spanish Open

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:44 am on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian professional golfer Aditi Ashok posted her professional career's best finish after finishing sixth at the Spanish Open on Sunday. The 18-year-old, who is playing her first season as a professional, bettered her previous best as a professional, which was a tied ninth finish earlier this month in Germany. Aditi will next play in the Lacoste Ladies Open de France.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:44 am on 26 Sep

Olympic medal is nice but it has no life: Bindra

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:29 am on 26 Sep 2016,Monday

Shooter Abhinav Bindra, India's only individual Olympic gold medalist, has said the medal "has no life". "A medal is satisfying, but it's a mere outcome. The process and journey stays," he said. "The Beijing medal is in a room in my house. Since 2008, I would have looked at it five-seven times. I'm not connected to it", Bindra added.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:29 am on 26 Sep

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Still haven’t got promised rewards: Sakshi’s coach

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:16 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Rio Olympics' bronze-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik's coach, Kuldeep Malik has claimed he has not received any rewards promised to him post Sakshi's win. The Haryana government had presented him with a photocopy of a ₹10 lakh cheque, but he's yet to receive the real amount. Malik was also promised a promotion by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, which is also pending.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:16 pm on 25 Sep

Politics has to be kept out of sport: Misbah-ul-Haq

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:38 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said politics should be kept out of sport, in reference to India-Pakistan cricket ties. "I would want to captain our side against India. But unless politics is kept away from cricket, there can't be a resumption of bilateral ties," added Misbah. India last played a home ODI series against Pakistan in 2012.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:38 pm on 25 Sep

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SpiceJet chairman elected as Boxing Federation’s Prez

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:04 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

SpiceJet Chairman and Managing Director Ajay Singh was elected as the President of the Boxing Federation of India on Sunday. Singh is also among the Vice Presidents of the Uttarakhand Boxing Association. The Federation went to polls after four years of administrative turmoil, with the election likely to benefit the country's boxers, who could not compete under the national flag.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:04 pm on 25 Sep

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India defeat Oman 11-0 in hockey U-18 Asia Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:47 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

India registered an 11-0 victory over Oman in the group stages of the U-18 Asia Cup hockey, in Dhaka on Sunday. Three players scored hat-tricks to boost India's chances of making it to the knockout rounds. India, placed in group A with Oman and the tournament's host country Bangladesh, lost its first game 4-5 against the hosts on Saturday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:47 pm on 25 Sep

Paes-Begemann lose St Petersburg Open final

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:15 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Leander Paes and his German partner Andre Begemann lost the men's doubles final of the St Petersburg Open in Russia on Sunday. Paes-Begemann conceded a one-set advantage to lose 6-4, 3-6, 10-12 to the British-Finnish pair of Dominic Inglot and Henri Kontinen. Paes last won an ATP men's doubles title at the 2015 New Zealand Open in Auckland.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:15 pm on 25 Sep

‘Some Lodha committee recommendations too harsh’

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:58 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Former cricketers Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev have commented that some recommendations of the Lodha committee are "too harsh". The cricketers particularly questioned the one vote for one state rule and the cooling off period of three years for administrators. Kapil also suggested the selectors should have a minimum of a five-year term, considering that India is a vast country.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:58 pm on 25 Sep

Rohit 4th Indian to score 1,000 runs in all formats

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:44 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Rohit Sharma completed his career's 1,000 Test runs during the first Test against New Zealand on Sunday, becoming the fourth Indian to score 1,000-plus runs in all formats. Rohit took 19 matches and 33 innings to reach the milestone in Tests. While scoring 288 runs in his first two Test innings, Sharma took another 31 innings to score 712 runs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:44 pm on 25 Sep

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Sehwag wishes Bishan Singh Bedi on his 70th b'day

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:53 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Wishing former Indian spinner Bishan Singh Bedi on his 70th birthday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Hpy B'day to a man who did not bowl, but did poetry instead. A man who cheated batsmen with a cherry in hand." In reply, Bedi tweeted, "Thx Veeru..but just to clarify..I might've deceived batsmen in air or off wkt..but I never 'cheated' on Crkt ground..Cheers!"

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:53 pm on 25 Sep

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Rio 2016 were my favourite Olympics: Abhinav Bindra

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:24 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Shooter Abhinav Bindra has said the Rio Olympics are his favourite, in which he finished fourth in the men's 10-metre air rifle event. "My absolute favourite is Rio because I gave everything to it in terms of preparation," said Abhinav. Bindra has competed in five Olympics, starting with Sydney 2000, and won India's first individual Olympic gold at Beijing 2008.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:24 pm on 25 Sep

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NZ end Day 4 at 93/4, need 341 runs to win

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:08 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

New Zealand finished at 93/4 at stumps on Day four of the first Test against India at Kanpur, requiring 341 runs more to win. Ravichandran Ashwin took three wickets in NZ's second innings, to become the fastest Indian to complete 200 Test wickets. Earlier in the day, India declared at 377/5 with Cheteshwar Pujara top-scoring with 78(152).

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:08 pm on 25 Sep

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Zlatan lookalike invades pitch to meet him

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:24 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic met his lookalike after the fan ran on to the pitch during United's English Premier League match against Leicester City on Saturday. The fan invaded the pitch, trying to get a selfie with Zlatan, before being escorted off by security personnel. United went on to win the match 4-1.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:24 pm on 25 Sep

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Ashwin fastest Indian to reach 200 Test wickets

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:48 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Ravichandran Ashwin became the fastest Indian and second fastest overall to register 200 Test wickets, after reaching the landmark in his 37th Test against New Zealand on Sunday. Previously, Harbhajan Singh was the fastest Indian to take 200 Test wickets, in 46 Tests. Former Australian cricketer Clarrie Grimmett is the fastest overall bowler to achieve the feat, in 36 matches.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:48 pm on 25 Sep

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Indian paddler secures Belgium Open title

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:58 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Indian table tennis player Sathiyan Gnanasekaran won India's first international men's singles table tennis title in half a decade, after securing the Belgian Open on Saturday. The 24-year-old paddler defeated Cedric Nuytinck 15-13, 11-6, 11-2, 17-15, to win his maiden men's singles title. With the win, Sathiyan could enter the world top 125 for the first time in his career.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:58 pm on 25 Sep

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Indian goalie set for 2nd stint with West Ham Ladies

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:01 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

India's Aditi Chauhan, who became the first Indian female footballer to play for an English club last August, is set for a second stint with the West Ham Ladies Club. Aditi featured for West Ham for the last time before her student visa expired, restricting her from playing in the top two tiers of England's women's football.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:01 pm on 25 Sep

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Footballer runs 100-metre in near-Olympic time to score

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:44 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Ajax's Richairo Zivkovic, currently on loan at FC Utrecht, ran almost a hundred metres in near-Olympic time to score his side's third goal against FC Twente. Zivkovic dashed towards the empty goal after Twente had sent their goalkeeper forward for a corner. Zivkovic scored after a reportedly 10.96 second-long 100-metre sprint, almost 0.2 seconds behind Rio Olympics' 100-metre qualification time.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:44 pm on 25 Sep

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India took 20 years to win their first Test match

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:22 pm on 25 Sep 2016,Sunday

Indian cricket team, who played their first-ever Test in 1932 against England at Lord's, registered their first Test win 20 years and 24 matches after becoming a Test-playing nation. Their first victory came on February 10, 1952, also against England, at Chennai, by an innings and eight runs. India is currently playing its 500th Test in Kanpur against New Zealand.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:22 pm on 25 Sep

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Ashwin's heavy turner dismisses Kane Williamson

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:14 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin dismissed the New Zealand Kane Williamson with a delivery that turned from the 7th stump line outside off to hit the middle stump. Williamson, alongside Tom Latham, had put on an unbeaten 117 run stand for the second wicket, before Ashwin's 4th delivery of the 56th over put an end to his innings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:14 pm on 24 Sep

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India’s second Test against NZ to be 250th at home

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:50 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

The second Test of the three-match series against New Zealand, scheduled to start on September 30, will be India's 250th Test at home. Cricket Association of Bengal has planned events to celebrate the occasion, including ringing a Lord's-like bell to mark the beginning of the match. Notably, the ongoing Test in Kanpur is India's 500th match in the format.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:50 pm on 24 Sep

FIFA World Cup 2018 mascot choices unveiled

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:32 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

The mascot options for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia were unveiled at the Circle of Light International Festival in Moscow on Friday. Following ideas submitted by Russia's design students, three mascot candidates, a cat, a tiger and a wolf, have been shortlisted and put up for online voting, which will conclude to announce the mascot on October 21.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:32 pm on 24 Sep

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Maruti launches MS Dhoni inspired special edition Alto

short by Twishy Shahi / 08:04 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

Country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Saturday launched 'MS Dhoni inspired' special editions of Alto800 and AltoK10 cars as part of the carmaker's association with the upcoming movie 'MS Dhoni – The Untold Story'. The special edition cars will be available for sale at Maruti Suzuki dealerships from the first week of October 2016.

short by Twishy Shahi / 08:04 pm on 24 Sep

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Man Utd register 4-1 win over PL champions Leicester

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:43 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

Manchester United registered a 4-1 home victory in the Premier League over reigning champions Leicester City on Saturday. United made it 4-0 at half-time, with Chris Smalling, Juan Mata, Marcus Rashford getting a goal each, while record signing Paul Pogba scored his first for the Red Devils. Leicester's lone goal came in the 59th minute by winger Demarai Gray.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:43 pm on 24 Sep

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Man Utd players wear jerseys with childrens' names

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

Manchester United players wore jerseys featuring names of various children from across the world, while the children accompanying them on the field on Saturday against Leicester City wore jerseys featuring names of United players. The move was part of a collaboration with sponsors Chevrolet to inspire children to make the most of life's opportunities through football.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 24 Sep

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12-yr-old participant in National Weightlifting c’ship

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:40 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

Balo Yalam, a 12-year-old weightlifter from Arunachal Pradesh, will be representing her state at the upcoming 12th National Youth Championship in Bhubaneswar from November 29 to December 4. Earlier this month, Yalam clinched the gold medal in the female category at her state's weightlifting championship. She also won the best girls' weightlifter title in the championship.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:40 pm on 24 Sep

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Former Pak cricketers ridicule Thakur's comments

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:27 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

Ex-Pakistani cricketers have ridiculed BCCI chief Anurag Thakur's comments about India not playing cricket against Pakistan. "I just feel that Anurag Thakur should not give political statements in his capacity as BCCI President," Mohsin Khan said. "For the last eight years India has avoided playing us in a proper bilateral series even when relations were better," Mohammad Yousuf said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:27 pm on 24 Sep

Don Budge was first tennis player to complete the Grand Slam

short by Jatan Desai / 06:26 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

American Don Budge was the first tennis player to complete the Grand Slam by winning all four majors namely Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open, in a calendar year. On September 24, 1938, Budge won the US Open, his fourth major of the year. Interestingly, only Rod Laver apart from Budge has achieved the feat in men's singles.

short by Jatan Desai / 06:26 pm on 24 Sep

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Morgan wants Sehwag to play as a striker for Arsenal

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:22 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

British broadcaster and Arsenal supporter Piers Morgan tweeted asking former cricketer Virender Sehwag to play as a striker for Arsenal. The cricketer had posted a selfie from the London club's dressing room, following which Morgan tweeted, "Can you stay in there & play up front tomorrow? We need some explosive firepower."

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:22 pm on 24 Sep

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India end Day 3 at 159/1, lead NZ by 215 runs

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:15 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

India finished at 159/1 at stumps on day three of the first Test against New Zealand at Kanpur, with Cheteshwar Pujara and Murali Vijay at the crease. Pujara scored his second half-century of the match to give India a 215-run lead over NZ. Earlier, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja took a five-wicket haul to restrict NZ to 262 in their first innings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:15 pm on 24 Sep

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Amazon India bids for IPL digital rights: Report

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

Amazon India has reportedly made a bid for obtaining the digital rights to broadcast the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will award the tournament's television rights for 10 years and digital media rights for five years. Currently, Star India's unit Novi Digital Entertainment holds the T20 tournament's digital rights.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 24 Sep

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BCCI made ₹111 crore surplus during last fiscal year

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:40 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

BCCI made over ₹111 crore surplus of income over expenditure in the last fiscal year. According to BCCI's Treasurer, the surplus dipped by around ₹55 crore as compared to the previous one. The drop has been attributed to the distribution of additional amount due to associations, additional payments to players and absence of income from the scrapped Champions League T20.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:40 pm on 24 Sep

Sania Mirza wins her 40th WTA doubles title

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:48 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza won her 40th WTA doubles title after winning the Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo on Saturday. Sania and her Czech partner Barbora Strýcová, playing together in their third tournament, defeated China's Zhaoxuan Yang and Chen Liang 6-1, 6-1 in the 52-minute long tournament final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:48 pm on 24 Sep

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India won the inaugural World T20 on Sept 24, 2007

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:14 pm on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

India won the inaugural ICC World T20 tournament in South Africa on September 24, 2007. Facing Pakistan in the finals, India made 157/5, driven by Gautam Gambhir's 54-ball 75. With one wicket remaining, Pakistan needed 13 in the final over, in which Misbah-ul-Haq's scoop shot off Joginder Sharma's third ball was caught by S Sreesanth to hand India the title.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:14 pm on 24 Sep

First international cricket match started on Sept 24, 1844

short by Jatan Desai / 06:56 am on 24 Sep 2016,Saturday

The first ever international cricket match began on September 24, 1844 and was played between Canada and the USA. Canada won the match that was played in the current Test format. "Cricket was the biggest sport [in USA] in this period," an American history expert once said, adding, "Then the civil war started...the sport became a victim of that war."

short by Jatan Desai / 06:56 am on 24 Sep

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I'm the worst manager in football history: Mourinho

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has sarcastically labelled himself the “worst manager in football history”. Mourinho was heavily criticised after United lost three games in a row this week, despite winning his first four games in charge. United is currently at seventh position in the Premier League, six points behind leaders Manchester City.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 23 Sep

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‘Can't play cricket when people are killed at borders’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:56 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

Former captain Sourav Ganguly has backed BCCI's decision to not play cricket with Pakistan, saying, "Terrorism is an issue and you can't play cricket (with Pakistan) when people are getting killed at borders." Earlier, BCCI president Anurag Thakur said there was no question of playing cricket with Pakistan as it "sponsored terrorism". India-Pakistan cricket ties have been strained since 2012.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:56 pm on 23 Sep

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US runner covers 3,524 km trail in record 46 days

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

American runner Karl Meltzer became the fastest to complete America's Appalachian Trail, taking 45 days, 22 hours and 38 minutes to cover the 3,524 km-long stretch. Meltzer started on August 3, running 14.8 hours a day and crossing 14 states. Almost 11,000 people have completed the run, with the previous record being 46 days, eight hours and seven minutes.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 23 Sep

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Paralympic medalists to be recommended for Padma award

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:33 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

The Sports Ministry will recommend India's Paralympic medalists for the Padma awards, Sports Minister Vijay Goel tweeted on Friday. India's 19-member contingent won four medals, including two golds, one silver and one bronze, at the Rio Paralympics. Notably, India's Rio Olympic medalists, Sakshi Malik and PV Sindhu were awarded the Khel Ratna, along with Dipa Karmakar and shooter Jitu Rai.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:33 pm on 23 Sep

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Women team invite Suarez to match after sexist comment

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:30 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

Santa Teresa, a women's football team based in Badajoz, Spain, has invited Barcelona forward Luis Suarez for their match after he remarked "football is for men". Suarez's comment was directed at Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis, after the latter posted a picture of an injury sustained during the Atletico-Barça match. It's unclear whether Suarez will attend the match or not.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:30 pm on 23 Sep

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India 3rd in ODI rankings, Kohli 2nd in batsmen

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:09 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

India ranked third in the latest ODI rankings, which were topped by Australia. Among individual rankings, Virat Kohli was the top-ranked Indian, staying at second spot behind South Africa captain AB de Villiers. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan were at seventh and eighth place respectively among batsmen, while no Indian bowler or all-rounder featured in the ODI top 10.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:09 pm on 23 Sep

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Williamson escapes dismissal after flap hits stumps

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:08 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson survived a dismissal, after his helmet flap fell hitting the stumps, but failed to dislodge the bails. An Ashwin delivery hit Williamson's helmet, breaking the flaps which hit the stumps but didn't move the bails. As per rules, if the bails are dislodged by the player's clothing or equipment, the player is given out.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:08 pm on 23 Sep

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Why NZ’s Latham was given not out despite catch

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:27 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

NZ's Tom Latham was given not out on day two of the first Test at Kanpur, after the ball hit KL Rahul's helmet in the process of a catch. Latham attempted a scoop shot which was caught by Rahul, but hit his helmet after a fumble. According to rules, no protective gear can come into play while taking the catch.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:27 pm on 23 Sep

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NZ ends day 2 at 152/1 before rain disrupts play

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:55 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

New Zealand scored 152/1, before rain disrupted play on day two of the first Test against India at Kanpur on Friday. NZ captain Kane Williamson and Tom Latham put up a second-wicket century stand, with the former scoring a half century. NZ trailed India by 166 runs, having bowled out the hosts for 318 earlier in the day.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:55 pm on 23 Sep

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No question of playing cricket with Pak: Thakur

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:16 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said there's no chance of a series with Pakistan, since they are "sponsors of terrorism". "Priority is to expose Pakistan as a country which sponsors terrorism. No question of playing cricket with such a nation," said Thakur. India hasn't played bilateral cricket with Pakistan since 2012, with plans of a series in 2015 being shelved.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:16 pm on 23 Sep

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I would like a biopic on my life: Sakshi Malik

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:09 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

India's Rio Olympics bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has said she would like a biopic being made on her life. "I'd like a biopic… But if someone doesn't make one, it's okay. I don't watch many films, so I don't know the works of too many directors," said Sakshi. Actor Sonakshi Sinha earlier said she'd love playing Sakshi in a film.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:09 pm on 23 Sep

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IPL fastest growing global sports league on Twitter

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:03 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

According to BCCI's annual report, the Indian Premier League is the fastest-growing global sports league on Twitter, with its followers increasing by 300% between 2014 and 2016. IPL's social media growth beats that of the UEFA Champions League at 239% and America's National Football League at 125%. The IPL Twitter handle currently has 4.41 million followers.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:03 pm on 23 Sep

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ICC's new DRS regulations come into effect

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:16 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

ICC's amended Decision Review System rules will come into effect immediately, starting with Sunday's South Africa-Ireland ODI. According to the new rules, a not-out decision can now be overturned if the ball is striking between the outside of off and leg stumps, and the bottom of the bails. With the new rule, more batsmen are likely to be out LBW.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:16 pm on 23 Sep

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IPL side KKR growing faster than Man Utd: BCCI Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:02 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

BCCI has claimed in its annual report that Kolkata Knight Riders is growing faster than English Premier League side Manchester United. While Manchester United's growth rate is estimated to be 204%, KKR grew 300% last year. A 2015 report by consultancy firm American Appraisal claimed the two-time IPL winners were the most IPL valuable team, valued at $86 million.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:02 pm on 23 Sep

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IPL valued at ₹27,000 crore: BCCI

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:29 pm on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

BCCI has revealed in its annual report that the IPL is valued at ₹27,000 crore ($4.5 billion), as per US-based global valuation firm Duff & Phelps. The brand is growing 20% every year, with KPMG announcing it contributed ₹1,150 crore to India's GDP in 2015. The 2016 edition's global viewership stood at 102 crore, and 52% of the Indian audience.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:29 pm on 23 Sep

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Ashwin India’s highest run-getter, wicket-taker in ’16

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:13 am on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin has become India's highest run-getter and wicket-taker in Tests in 2016. The 30-year-old spinner, who normally bats at number seven, scored 275 runs including two centuries in five matches to overtake KL Rahul as India's top run-getter of the year. In those five matches, he also took India's best 17 wickets, which includes two five-wicket hauls.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:13 am on 23 Sep

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Sehwag compares Williamson's felicitation to 'baraat'

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:17 am on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

Reacting to New Zealand captain Kane Williamson's felicitation in Kanpur by the BCCI and Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Looks like foreigner rewarded at Baraat in Kanpur, With Mausaji, Babuji, Fufaji & Bhaukaal wale Mamaji." Williamson was felicitated on the occasion of India's 500th Test, along with Virat Kohli and former Indian Test captains.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:17 am on 23 Sep

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Rome's new mayor cancels city’s bid for 2024 Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:00 am on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

Rome's new mayor Virginia Raggi has cancelled the city's bid to host the 2024 Olympics, saying organising the event "would bury the city under mountains of debt and tonnes of cement". This comes after Boston and Hamburg also abandoned their 2024 bids. Reportedly, the withdrawal would deprive the city of $1.7 billion-worth investments and the creation of nearly 200,000 jobs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:00 am on 23 Sep

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1986 tied Test kicked off India-Aus rivalry: Border

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:06 am on 23 Sep 2016,Friday

Former cricketer Allan Border, who led Australia in the tied Test against India in Chennai in 1986, said that was the match which kicked off the India-Australia rivalry in cricket. "The rivalry between Australia and India has been phenomenal... There was also the VVS (Laxman) and (Rahul) Dravid match. Those are the things you don't see very often," said Border.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:06 am on 23 Sep

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UEFA charges 'hungover' women’s team for missing match

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:39 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

UEFA has charged Scotland's football federation for refusing to play a women's U-19 European Championship qualifying match against Serbia amid conflicting reports that players were sick or hungover. Meanwhile, the Scottish federation cited "acute gastroenteritis" affecting nine players and eight staff members, as the reason for missing the game.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:39 pm on 22 Sep

Artist creates pancakes resembling golfers

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:28 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Illustrator Nathan Shields has created pancakes resembling golfers, during a Tour Championship practice round at the East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta. The pancakes resembled golfers like former world number one Rory McIlroy and current world number two Dustin Johnson, among others. Shields has previously created differently shaped pancakes including ones resembling Darth Vader and George Washington.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:28 pm on 22 Sep

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Biopics on cricketers inspire people: Raina

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:22 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has said biopics on cricketers inspire people "to do something for themselves and the country." "You never know the true story of why someone like a Tendulkar or a Dhoni became a cricketer. They too were simple just like anyone else", said Raina, adding he was more excited about Sachin Tendulkar's upcoming biopic rather than Dhoni's.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:22 pm on 22 Sep

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ICC introduces system of ‘Demerit Points’ for players

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

ICC has introduced a new ‘Demerit Points’ system for players, relating to breach of the ICC Code of Conduct. Players who breach the Code will accumulate Demerit Points, which can see repeating offenders suspended. Demerit Points will remain with a player for two years. The rule comes into effect from September 22, with all players starting with a zero balance.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 22 Sep

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PM Modi meets India’s Rio Paralympics’ contingent

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:02 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

PM Narendra Modi met India's 19-member squad which represented the country at the recently-concluded Rio Paralympics in Delhi on Thursday. Modi posted individual pictures with all the para-athletes on Twitter and wrote, "It was a delight to meet the Indian contingent that made our nation proud at the #Paralympics. #Rio2016." India won four medals at the Paralympics, including two golds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:02 pm on 22 Sep

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Government targets 50 medals at the 2024 Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Government think-tank NITI Aayog has released a 20-point action plan for the 2024 Summer Olympics, which aims at the country winning at least 50 medals at the Games. The agency has recommended identifying 10 sports with high winning potential and focussing on them, besides categorising players based on their potential. India won two medals at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 22 Sep

Former captains felicitated at India’s 500th Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former India's men's and women's cricket teams captains were felicitated at India's 500th Test, which began on Thursday in Kanpur. Those honoured included Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sunil Gavaskar, and MS Dhoni, while the women were represented by Anjum Chopra and Mithali Raj. The ceremony was attended by BCCI President Anurag Thakur and UPCA Director Rajeev Shukla.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 pm on 22 Sep

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Euro 2020 to be hosted in 13 countries across Europe

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:13 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

The European football governing body, UEFA's president Aleksander Ceferin unveiled the logo for the Euro 2020, which will be held across 13 countries in Europe with London being the tournament's official host city. Outside of London, matches will also be hosted in Azerbaijan, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Romania, Russia, Scotland and Spain.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:13 pm on 22 Sep

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Srikanth through to Japan Open quarterfinals

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:59 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian badminton player Kidambi Srikanth reached Japan Open's quarterfinals after compatriot Ajay Jayaram withdrew due to injury in Tokyo on Thursday. Jayaram retired with an ankle injury at the end of the opening game, which went 21-16 in Srikanth's favour. The eighth-seeded Indian will next face Germany’s Marc Zwiebler in the quarterfinal, against whom he holds a 2-1 win record.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:59 pm on 22 Sep

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India ends Day 1 at 291/9 against New Zealand

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:39 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

India finished at 291/9 on day one of the first Test against New Zealand at Kanpur, with Umesh Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja still at the crease. NZ's Trent Boult and spinner Mitchell Santner took three wickets each, while opener Murali Vijay and Cheteshwar Pujara both made half-centuries for the hosts. India is playing its 500th Test match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:39 pm on 22 Sep

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Muhammad Ali to get first Jesse Owens Award

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:43 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

The first Jesse Owens Olympic Spirit Award will be posthumously awarded to Muhammad Ali. Ali's widow, Lonnie, will receive the award from Owens' granddaughter, Marlene Dortch at the Best of the Games awards. The Owens Award, awarded to recognise people serving as an inspiration in society, started this year, the 80th anniversary of Owens' four-gold-medal performance at the Berlin Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:43 pm on 22 Sep

'Sachin would've been dropped if he hadn't retired'

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:40 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former BCCI chief selector Sandeep Patil says that the selection committee would've dropped former batsman Sachin Tendulkar from the ODI squad if he had not retired from ODIs in 2012. Patil revealed that the selectors had a chat with Sachin, after the fourth Test against England at Nagpur and added that perhaps Sachin understood what they were trying to indicate.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:40 pm on 22 Sep

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Video referee awards red card to Dutch footballer

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:38 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Dutch club Willem II Tilburg's midfielder Anouar Kali became the Netherlands' first player to be sent off by the 'video assistant referee' (VAR), after his yellow card was converted into red. Referee Pol van Boekel, sitting in a parked van with six TV screens, scrutinised the incident's replays before asking the on-field referee to reverse his decision through a headset.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:38 pm on 22 Sep

Sports sponsorship up 12.5% to ₹5.1k cr in 2015

short by Mansha Mahajan / 03:46 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

The sports sponsorship market in India grew 12.5% in 2015 from a year ago to reach ₹5,190 crore, a KPMG-Confederation of Indian Industry report released on Wednesday stated. On-air sponsorships accounted for 52% of the total sponsorships. The addition of various sporting leagues, such as the Pro Kabaddi League has invited support and presence of corporate sector, officials said.

short by Mansha Mahajan / 03:46 pm on 22 Sep

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Goalie questioned by police after conceding 43 goals

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:23 pm on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

German goalkeeper, Marco Kwiotek was escorted from his club, SV Vonderort's training ground, by the police five days after conceding a record-breaking 43 goals in a match against PSV Oberhausen. Kwiotek conceded a goal almost every two minutes, as SV Vonderort were 35-0 down at half-time. The 25-year-old keeper said, "They [the police] just want to clear some things up."

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:23 pm on 22 Sep

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India’s historic 500th Test match begins in Kanpur

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 am on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

India began its historic 500th Test match in Kanpur on Thursday, after winning the toss against New Zealand and electing to bat. India is the fourth nation to achieve the feat of playing 500 Tests. Out of the 499 completed Tests since becoming a Test-playing nation in 1932, India has won 129 matches, lost 157, drawn 212 and tied one.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 am on 22 Sep

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India part of 1 of the only 2 tied Tests in history

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:00 am on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Out of the 2,220 Tests played in cricket history, only two have resulted in a tie, one of which ended on September 22, 1986, and involved India and Australia. The match went to the penultimate ball of the fifth day, with Australia declaring at 574/7 and 170/5, and India getting dismissed at 397 and 347 in their two innings respectively.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:00 am on 22 Sep

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Barcelona play out 1-1 draw with Atlético Madrid

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:45 am on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Barcelona and Atlético Madrid played out a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Wednesday, in a game which saw Lionel Messi being forced off the pitch with an injury. Barcelona's Ivan Rakitić and Atlético's Ángel Correa were the scorers for the two sides. With the draw, Barcelona are left at the third spot, three points behind league leaders Real Madrid.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:45 am on 22 Sep

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Man Utd register 3-1 win over Northampton

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:51 am on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Manchester United entered the EFL Cup fourth round after a 3-1 win over League One side Northampton on Thursday. United opened the scoring with Michael Carrick's 17th-minute goal, which was equalised by Northampton's Alex Revell with a 42nd-minute penalty. United's Ander Herrera and Marcus Rashford put the match beyond Northampton with their 68th-minute and 75th-minute goals respectively.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:51 am on 22 Sep

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Real Madrid end record-tying La Liga win streak at 16

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:26 am on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

Real Madrid's record-tying streak of consecutive La Liga wins ended at 16 after a 1-1 draw with Villarreal at Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday. Villarreal midfielder Bruno opened the scoring with a penalty, which was later equalised by Real defender Sergio Ramos. With the draw, Real Madrid failed to break the consecutive La Liga wins record held by Pep Guardiola's Barcelona.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:26 am on 22 Sep

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‘Pak can host int’l cricket only if security improves’

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:13 am on 22 Sep 2016,Thursday

ICC CEO Dave Richardson, while visiting Pakistan, said that international cricket will resume in the country only if the security situation improves. Pakistan has not hosted a full Test series at home against any team since March 2009, when militants attacked the visiting Sri Lankan team in Lahore. UAE has been the team's unofficial home venue since then.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:13 am on 22 Sep

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Gayle was 1st to hit centuries across all 3 formats

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:05 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle was the first batsman in international cricket to score centuries across all three formats of the game. The Caribbean, who turned 37 on Wednesday, achieved the feat when he made 117 against South Africa in the inaugural T20I World Cup in 2007, having already scored tons in ODIs and Tests.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:05 pm on 21 Sep

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Discussed removing Dhoni from captaincy: Ex-selector

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:50 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Former chairman of selectors, Sandeep Patil has said the selection committee had discussed removing MS Dhoni from captaincy "on a few occasions", and added the skipper's Test retirement came as a "shocker" for them. "We wanted to experiment by handing the baton but we thought the time was not right with the World Cup (2015) round the corner," said Patil.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:50 pm on 21 Sep

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Mongolian wrestling coaches banned for Rio stripping

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:23 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

The Mongolian wrestling coaches who had protested at the Rio Olympics by stripping off their clothes have been suspended for three years. Coaches Tserenbaatar Tsogbayar and Byambarinchen Bayaraa both stripped off and hurled their shoes after their wrestler Mandakhnaran Ganzorig lost out on the bronze medal. The Mongolian national federation has also been given a fine of approximately $50,000.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:23 pm on 21 Sep

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Happy birthday universe boss Chris Gayle, tweets user

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:18 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Wishing West Indies batsman Chris Gayle on his 37th birthday, former Indian batsman Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Happy Birthday to my friend and #UniverseBoss Chris @henrygayle. This year too - Gayle, Don't Fail". "Happy birthday to one of the most enthusiastic and joyous souls on and off field @henrygayle! May life be as fantastic as your sixes", read Sachin Tendulkar's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:18 pm on 21 Sep

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India’s 5 new selectors have played 13 Tests in total

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:17 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

India's new five-member selection committee has a combined international experience of 13 Tests and 31 ODIs. Chairman of selectors MSK Prasad has played six Tests and 17 ODIs, while Devang Gandhi has four Tests and three ODIs to his credit. Sarandeep Singh has played three Tests and five ODIs, while Gagan Khoda and Jatin Paranjpe have no Test experience.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:17 pm on 21 Sep

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BCCI accuses Lodha panel member of leaking reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke has written a letter to the members of the Lodha panel, alleging Secretary of the Committee Gopal Sankaranarayanan of holding 'informal briefings' with the media, which have led to a number of source-based press reports. According to Shirke, the media reports have been showing the board and its members in 'poor light' and are 'creating confusion'.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 21 Sep

Gayle only batsman to hit six off 1st ball of a Test

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:59 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle is the only batsman to hit the first ball of a Test match for a six. Gayle, who turned 37 on Wednesday, hit Bangladesh debutant spinner Sohag Gazi for a six on the first ball of the Mirpur Test in 2012. The batsman went on to score 18 runs in the first over.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:59 pm on 21 Sep

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Pakistan presented ICC Test mace for world no. 1 rank

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:47 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

ICC CEO David Richardson presented Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq with the ICC Test mace, given to the number one-ranked Test team, at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. Pakistan reached the top spot this year for the first time since the ranking system was introduced in 2003, and also became the fifth team to achieve the Test world number one rank.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:47 pm on 21 Sep

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My TUE rejection cost me Olympic medal: Bobby George

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:40 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Former Indian long-jumper, Anju Bobby George has said her rejection in procuring a TUE (Therapeutic Use Exemption) for her asthma condition cost her an Olympic medal. At the 2004 Athens Olympics' women's long jump final, Anju had an allergic reaction due to the dust in the practice area, which led to dizziness and stiffened muscles because of reduced oxygen flow.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:40 pm on 21 Sep

Whatever wicket we get, we will adapt and play: Kumble

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:24 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble has said the team has not demanded a turning pitch for the first Test against New Zealand, and added, "[w]hatever wicket we get, we will adapt and play". "The challenge is to adapt to the conditions as quickly as possible. Equally the same for the home team as well", added Kumble.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:24 pm on 21 Sep

MSK Prasad made new BCCI chief selector

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:05 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Mannava Sri Kanth Prasad has been made BCCI's new chief selector. Prasad, who replaces Sandeep Patil in the role, will head the selection panel consisting of five members. Devang Gandhi, Gagan Khoda, Sarandeep Singh and Jatin Paranjape are the other members of the committee. Meanwhile, Ajay Shirke was reappointed unopposed as the BCCI Secretary.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:05 pm on 21 Sep

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Sachin Tendulkar buys customised BMW 7 Series

short by Pragya Swastik / 04:16 pm on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has got himself a customised BMW 750Li M-Sport, a 7 Series model by German luxury vehicle maker BMW. The car has been customised for Tendulkar by BMW Individual, the carmaker's customisation vertical. Earlier this month, Tendulkar got a custom paint job for his BMW i8.

short by Pragya Swastik / 04:16 pm on 21 Sep

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Nadkarni’s 21-over spell Tests' longest runless streak

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Former Indian spinner Bapu Nadkarni recorded the most consecutive maiden overs in Tests, bowling 21.5 consecutive maidens or 131 dot balls in one spell, against England in Chennai in 1964. He finished with 32-27-5-0 in the first innings, with the all-time best economy rate of 0.15. Notably, India will play its 500th Test starting September 22 in Kanpur.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 21 Sep

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Cricket Australia reveals India’s Greatest Test XI

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:30 am on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Marking India's 500th Test that will start on Thursday, Cricket Australia has revealed India’s greatest Test XI based on a poll of over 50,000 votes. MS Dhoni got 93% votes to be featured as wicketkeeper, with former players like Sunil Gavaskar, Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar making the cut. The team did not feature any of the current Test players.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:30 am on 21 Sep

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Fàbregas brace sends Chelsea to League Cup 4th round

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:08 am on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Two goals within four minutes of extra time by Cesc Fàbregas sent Chelsea to the League Cup fourth round with a 4-2 win over Leicester City on Tuesday. A brace from Shinji Okazaki gave Leicester a 2-0 lead before Chelsea defenders Gary Cahill and Cesar Azpilicueta scored on either side of half-time to take the game into extra time.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:08 am on 21 Sep

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Liverpool beat Derby County 3-0 in English League Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:48 am on 21 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Liverpool registered a 3-0 win over England's second-tier team Derby County in the third round of the English League Cup in Derby on Tuesday. Liverpool took the lead in the 24th minute with centre-back Ragnar Klavan converting a Philippe Coutinho corner. The visitors’ lead was strengthened with Coutinho and forward Divock Origi scoring in the 50th and 54th minutes respectively.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:48 am on 21 Sep

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‘Indian Paralympians, Olympians given same importance’

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:31 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Rio Olympics bronze medalist Sakshi Malik has said India’s Paralympians aren't neglected and are being given equal importance as the Olympians. “The government is also doing a lot for them. I have heard (Paralympics silver medalist) Deepa Malik is being honoured more than me,” Sakshi added. India won two medals at Rio Olympics and four at Paralympics, including two golds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:31 pm on 20 Sep

Manchester United 2016 PL season's ‘laziest’ side

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:52 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

As per a report by The Daily Mail, Manchester United is the ‘laziest’ team in the English Premier League this season, in terms of the distance covered. United have run a cumulative distance of 526.6 km, 55 km less than Liverpool, who are at the top with 581.6 km, with current Premier League leaders Manchester City at the second spot.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:52 pm on 20 Sep

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Imams vs Vicars cricket match held in England

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

A cricket match between Imams and Vicars of two English towns, Dewsbury and Batley, started on September 19 in Yorkshire, England. According to the Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, the aim of the ongoing free-for-all match is to show religion and appearance have little to do with friendship. Earlier, the Imams and the Vicars played a football match, which the Imams won.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 20 Sep

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Nadal denies illegal doping after hacking leak

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has denied allegations of illegal doping, after hacking of World Anti-Doping Agency records revealed he was given Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) for consuming otherwise prohibited substances. “The two times the leak mentions in 2009 and 2012, I was taking medication for my knees and it was with authorisation,” he said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 pm on 20 Sep

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India sends 208-member squad to Asian Beach Games

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:38 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Indian Olympic Association has sent a 208-member contingent, its largest ever, to the 5th Asian Beach Games starting on September 24 in Danang, Vietnam. Athletes will participate in 13 disciplines including swimming, kabaddi, handball and Ju-Jitsu, among others. India won 10 medals at the last Asian Beach Games in Phuket in 2014, including two golds, one silver and seven bronze.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:38 pm on 20 Sep

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'Attacked Dipa emotionally to bring out her best'

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:23 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Olympic gymnast Dipa Karmakar’s coach Bishweshwar Nandi, who has been coaching her for 16 years, recently said that he used to attack her emotionally to make her perform better. “At times she would break down and was so hurt that she would plead, ‘don’t tell me like this, it’s more painful than getting caned’, but that’s my technique,” said Nandi.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:23 pm on 20 Sep

‘Can’t have 1.3B people & not 1 who can't bowl 150kph’

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:18 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee expressed surprise at the lack of pacers in India, saying, "You can’t have 1.3 billion people and not one who can't bowl 150 kmph". “You got to encourage fast bowlers to run in and bowl quick. I want to find India’s next fast bowler and I believe youngsters here can bowl 150 kmph,” he added.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:18 pm on 20 Sep

Dream Team announced for 2016 Kabaddi World Cup

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:46 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The 'Dream Team' for the upcoming Kabaddi World Cup, which begins on October 7, was announced in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Indian team's official jersey for the tournament was also unveiled and presented to the Indian contingent by former Indian captain Kapil Dev. India begin their World Cup campaign against South Korea on the event's opening day.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:46 pm on 20 Sep

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Ishant ruled out of 1st NZ test due to chikungunya

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:35 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Indian pacer Ishant Sharma has been ruled out of the first Test against New Zealand starting September 22, after failing to recover from chikungunya, a mosquito-borne viral infection. India coach Anil Kumble said the team management had not asked for a replacement for Ishant. The other pacers in the Indian squad are Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:35 pm on 20 Sep

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BCCI to invite former women captains for 500th Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:26 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The BCCI is set to invite former Indian women's team captains for celebrating India's 500th Test match at Kanpur. Apart from inviting former Indian team captains, the BCCI has also decided to prepare special T-shirts commemorating the event. Former skippers including Mithali Raj, Diana Edulji, and Shubhangi Kulkarni are expected to grace the occasion in Kanpur.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:26 pm on 20 Sep

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Winning Olympic medal is like the Nobel Prize: Narang

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:38 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Indian Olympic bronze-winning shooter Gagan Narang said that winning a medal at the Olympics is equivalent to winning the Nobel Prize in academics or a Fields Medal in Maths or an Oscar in films. "Am not sure how many of the critics in their life have attempted to win an Olympic medal, let alone won one," added Narang.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:38 pm on 20 Sep

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'My name is Mohammad Kaif, but I'm not a sharpshooter'

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:29 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted an explanation, after the confusion that resulted when former RJD MP Shahabuddin was seen with wanted sharpshooter Mohammad Kaif. Following the confusion, the cricketer's post read, "My name is Mohammad Kaif and I am not that Sharp Shooter. I don't shoot with a gun, though still attempt to shoot the ball on the stumps."

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:29 pm on 20 Sep

Ravichandran Ashwin trolls BCCI on Twitter

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:42 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin trolled the Indian cricket board BCCI after the board tweeted, "Meanwhile in Kanpur. Team India hit the ground for a little warm-up session #INDvNZ." Ashwin replied to the tweet with, "@BCCI @imVkohli @SDhawan25 @BhuviOfficial @MdShami11 @ajinkyarahane88 hello, that wasn't a warm up session." India will face New Zealand in the first Test from September 22.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:42 pm on 20 Sep

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Odisha's 1st ever referee passes away aged 100

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:41 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Odisha's first ever football referee, centenarian Narottam Mohanty passed away in his hometown of Baripada, Odisha on Monday. The 100-year-old earned the distinction of becoming the first qualified football referee of Odisha in the pre-independence era. Mohanty was also considered as the oldest citizen of Baripada town.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:41 pm on 20 Sep

Nuwan Kulasekara arrested after fatal road accident

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:45 pm on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Sri Lankan bowler Nuwan Kulasekara was arrested after being involved in a road accident that resulted in the death of a 28-year old. He was later released on bail. The vehicle that Kulasekara was driving, collided with a motorcycle, which had flung in the direction of the vehicle and resulted in the death of the rider.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:45 pm on 20 Sep

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1st ever ODI hat-trick was taken on Sept 20, 1982

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 am on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

One Day International cricket's first ever hat-trick was taken by Pakistan's Jalal-ud-Din against Australia on September 20, 1982. Jalal-ud-Din dismissed Rod Marsh, Bruce Yardley and Geoff Lawson with the last three balls of his seventh over. Jalal-ud-Din's feat helped Pakistan win the match by 59 runs after restricting Australia to 170 for 9.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 am on 20 Sep

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Gambhir is the player I hate the most: Afridi

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:55 am on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Responding to a user's question on a Twitter Q&A session, Pakistan cricketer Shahid Afridi said the player he hates the most is Gautam Gambhir. The all-rounder further added that he 'will never' be friends with Gambhir. The two cricketers were notably involved in an altercation in an ODI in 2006 when Gambhir ran into Afridi while running between the wickets.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:55 am on 20 Sep

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Yogeshwar Dutt writes poem for Uri attack martyrs

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:53 am on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt on Tuesday shared a poem he wrote for the Indian soldiers killed in the Uri terror attack. "गद्दारों के महल बन गए .. मुंह ढँककर सियासत सोती रही। उन्होंने शहीद कहकर फुसला लिया .. बेवा मुआवजे को रोती रही।" read the tweet. The wrestler had also written a poem on the JNU controversy earlier this year.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:53 am on 20 Sep

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Indian racer's Porsche kills auto driver in accident

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:34 am on 20 Sep 2016,Tuesday

MRF Indian National Racing Championship racer Vikash Anand reportedly crashed his Porsche into 12 parked autos in Chennai on Sunday night, killing an auto driver and injuring 11 others. Vikash, who remains in police custody, was allegedly drunk when he was behind the wheel. However, there has been no confirmation from the Chennai Police.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:34 am on 20 Sep

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Best photos from 2016 Rio Paralympics

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:49 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

The 2016 Summer Paralympics, held in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro from September 7 to September 18, 2016, witnessed the participation of 4,359 'athletes with disabilities' from 163 countries. It was the first time that the Games were held in a South American city. A total of 528 medals were given away across 23 Paralympic sports.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:49 pm on 19 Sep

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Nadal, Mo Farah named in latest WADA leak

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Four-time Olympic champion British distance runner Mo Farah and two-time Olympic gold medallist Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal have been named in the latest leak of the WADA medical documents. Farah was granted a therapeutic use exemption twice in 2014 and 2008. The 14-time Grand Slam champion, Nadal, was also given a therapeutic use exemption for using otherwise banned substances.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 pm on 19 Sep

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Pakistani cricketer can bowl with both hands

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:25 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Pakistani teenage cricketer Yasir Jan is a fast bowler capable of bowling with both his hands. The teenager was spotted by talent scouts, including former Pakistani cricketer Aaqib Javed. Jan is observed to be faster while bowling with his right-arm but is found to generate more bounce when bowling with his left-arm.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:25 pm on 19 Sep

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CABI launches a blind women's cricket team

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:02 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

The Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) has launched a blind women's cricket team following the success of Indian blind men's cricket team. The team will comprise of 41 members, selected by Shantha Rangaswamy, the woman selection committee chairman and former Indian women's team captain. The women's team will reportedly be trained by the men's team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:02 pm on 19 Sep

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'Few underachievers' trying to tarnish my image: Paes

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:56 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Responding to the tweets by Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, Indian tennis star Leander Paes said that a "few underachievers" are always trying to tarnish his hard-earned reputation. "There are some competitors out there, who are highly jealous of what I have achieved," added Paes. Paes also said that he could not care less about people who "bark" about him.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:56 pm on 19 Sep

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BCCI launches 'Dream Team' FB poll ahead of 500th test

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:47 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

BCCI has launched 'Dream Team', a fan engagement initiative ahead of India's 500th Test. Fans can vote for India's Dream Team through a series of poll questions posted on the team's Facebook page. "[W]hat better way to celebrate the historic moment of the 500th Test, by giving the fans a chance to vote for their 'Dream Team'," said Anurag Thakur.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:47 pm on 19 Sep

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Michael cannot walk: Schumacher's lawyer

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:09 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Michael Schumacher's lawyer, Felix Damm, denied the claims made by a German magazine that the seven-times Formula One world champion is able to walk again. Damm revealed that Schumacher was unable to stand even with the assistance of therapists. Schumacher spent six months in coma after injuring his head and has since been cared for at his house in Switzerland.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:09 pm on 19 Sep

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Kohli, Dhawan pay respect to martyred Indian soldiers

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:23 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Paying respect to the Indian soldiers martyred in Uri, Indian Test captain Virat Kohli tweeted a photograph of the attacked Indian camp, alongside the caption, "I can't explain my emotions." Opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan also paid his condolences to the families of the 17 soldiers by tweeting, "Heart goes out to their families. May God give them strength."

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:23 pm on 19 Sep

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At it again, Bopanna on Paes' Olympics remark

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:50 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Following Indian tennis star Leander Paes' comments about India's tennis teams at the past two Olympics, Rohan Bopanna tweeted, "At it again!!...the usual ploy to stay in the news by slanging fellow players in media." Bopanna had been partnered alongside Leander Paes for the Rio Olympics, as selected by the AITA.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:50 pm on 19 Sep

2008 Perth Test was most enjoyable to watch: Gavaskar

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:21 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has revealed that the Test he enjoyed watching the most after his retirement was the Perth Test between India and Australia in 2008. The former Indian captain also revealed that the best Test match he has played in was the 1980 Test match between India and Pakistan in Chennai.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:21 pm on 19 Sep

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ICC can't run world without India: Anurag Thakur

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:51 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

BCCI chief Anurag Thakur has said that cricket's world governing body ICC cannot "run the world without India". "World cricket is where they are now because of India and to sideline us will be counterproductive," Thakur added. The BCCI chief's interaction also briefed about the new bidding procedure for the IPL broadcast and digital rights.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:51 pm on 19 Sep

Wankhede Stadium to be renamed after sponsorship deal

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:20 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Mumbai's host stadium for the 2011 World Cup final, Wankhede Cricket Stadium is set to be renamed as a part of a sponsorship deal. The ground, named originally after the former president of the Bombay Cricket Association SK Wankhede, will accommodate a sponsor's name after the deal between Mumbai Cricket Association and advertising company DDB Mudra, is finalised.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:20 pm on 19 Sep

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Answer bullets with grenades: Boxer Manoj Kumar

short by Tarun Khanna / 02:33 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Boxer Manoj Kumar has urged PM Narendra Modi to take strict action against the terrorists and answer their bullets with grenades. I can understand the pain of the kin of those who were martyred in the Uri attack as I’m a soldier’s son, he said. Kumar further criticised the separatists and sympathisers of terrorists and demanded their privileges be curtailed.

short by Tarun Khanna / 02:33 pm on 19 Sep

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Public spat between Paes, Mirza post Davis Cup loss

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:31 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Leander Paes got involved in a public spat on Twitter after India's loss to Spain in the Davis Cup. Following Paes' comments about India not having sent the best possible tennis teams in the past two Olympics, Mirza tweeted, "The ONLY way to win with a toxic person, is not to play!!!"

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:31 pm on 19 Sep

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Athlete gives up win to help brother finish race

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:12 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

English triathlete Jonny Brownlee was helped by his brother Alistair Brownlee to reach the finish line in the World Triathlon Series' final race in Cozumel, Mexico. Jonny, who led the race till the final 10 kilometres, was helped by Alistair in the final few hundred metres and was pushed by him across the line, to finish second, ahead of Alistair.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:12 pm on 19 Sep

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Rio de Janeiro hosts Brazil's Dog Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:27 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Summer Olympics 2016 host city Rio de Janeiro hosted Brazil's first ever Dog Olympic Games. Dogs of all breeds, ages and sizes competed for medals in diving, jumping, swimming and running at Toto's Park Club in the Rio de Janeiro neighbourhood of Barra da Tijuca. A 9-month-old beagle dog named Mima won the gold medal in aquatic jumping.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:27 pm on 19 Sep

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BCCI profit surges 928% to ₹1,714 cr in FY16

short by Mansha Mahajan / 12:21 pm on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

The world's richest cricket board, Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) net profit surged 928% year-on-year to ₹1,714.94 crore for the year ended March 31, 2016, a Financial Express report stated. The surge was attributed to ₹603 crore gained from discontinuing the Champions League T20. Further, the board's balance sheet expanded 44.28% to ₹7,847.07 crore during the period.

short by Mansha Mahajan / 12:21 pm on 19 Sep

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There was regret: Misbah on 2007 World T20 final shot

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq has opened up about his last-over dismissal in the 2007 World T20 final, saying “there was regret”. Talking about the scoop shot he played off Joginder Sharma’s bowling, caught by Sreesanth which won India the T20 World Cup, Misbah said, “I don’t know how many boundaries I scored with that execution…sometimes your execution can go wrong.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 19 Sep

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China tops Rio Paralympics medal tally, India 43rd

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:48 am on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

China finished on top of the medals' table at the Rio Paralympics with 239 medals, while India ended their campaign at 43rd spot with four medals. This was India’s best-ever performance at the Paralympics, with two golds, one silver and one bronze. China’s tally included 107 golds, followed by Great Britain at second spot with 147 medals, comprising 64 golds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:48 am on 19 Sep

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Real Madrid record their longest La Liga winning run

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:32 am on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Real Madrid secured a 2-0 away win at Espanyol on Sunday to register their 16th straight La Liga win, the longest run of league victories in the club's history. Real Madrid has also equalled Barcelona's all-time record of successive La Liga wins set in the 2010-11 season. James Rodríguez and Karim Benzema were the two goalscorers for the winning side.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:32 am on 19 Sep

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Paralympic medalists will get Khel Ratna: Sports Min

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:14 am on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Saturday said India’s Rio Paralympics medal-winning athletes will also get the Khel Ratna. The Khel Ratna was awarded to India’s Olympic medalists as per the policy, but Goel had earlier claimed there was no such model for Paralympians. India won four medals at the Rio Paralympics, including two golds by Devendra Jhajharia and Mariyappan Thangavelu.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:14 am on 19 Sep

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BCCI invites tenders for global IPL broadcast

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:57 am on 19 Sep 2016,Monday

BCCI has initiated a tender process for the IPL's global broadcast rights, a move in conformity with the Lodha Panel recommendations. Currently, the IPL’s media rights are held by Sony, a deal that comes to an end in 2017. The rights were granted in 2008 for a 10-year period for $918 million, later reworked to $1.63 billion in 2009.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:57 am on 19 Sep

Nadal-led Spain whitewash India 5-0 in Davis Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:30 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Spain returned to the Davis Cup World Group after two years, following their 5-0 whitewash over India in the play-off in New Delhi on Sunday. Spain won all four of their singles matches held on Friday and Sunday, and the men’s doubles on Saturday which featured Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez's victory over Leander Paes and Myneni.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:30 pm on 18 Sep

India wins 3 golds at ISSF Junior World Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:52 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Indian shooters have won seven medals, including three golds and one silver, to lead the medal tally at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup in Azerbaijan. Subhankar Pramanik won India's first gold in the 50-metre rifle prone event, while Sambhaji Patil won the individual and team gold medals in the men’s 25-metre standard pistol team event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:52 pm on 18 Sep

I don't believe in biopics on cricketers: Gambhir

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:48 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Saturday posted a tweet saying he doesn’t believe in biopics being made on cricketers. “I think those people who have contributed more to the country than the cricketers deserve a biopic,” wrote Gambhir. Meanwhile, a biopic on India’s limited-overs captain MS Dhoni will release on September 30, with another one on Sachin Tendulkar in the pipeline.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:48 pm on 18 Sep

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Kohli made brand ambassador of Punjab National Bank

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has been appointed the brand ambassador of Punjab National Bank (PNB). The announcement was made at a ceremony in New Delhi attended by the cricketer and high-ranking PNB officials. Virat is the third Indian cricketer whose endorsements have exceeded ₹100 crore, with Reebok, Nestlé, Adidas and MRF being among the brands he promotes.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 18 Sep

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Mercedes' Nico Rosberg wins Singapore GP

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:53 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Mercedes F1 team's German driver Nico Rosberg won the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday, his 200th race, ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton and Red Bull's Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo. With the win, Rosberg now leads Hamilton by eight points in the F1 drivers' championship table. The result also marks 31-year-old Hamilton's 99th podium finish in Formula One.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:53 pm on 18 Sep

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India didn’t send right team in last 2 Olympics: Paes

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Leander Paes has alleged India did not send the right team in the last two Olympics. "This Olympics – the mixed doubles – was a huge opportunity. What more does a man have to do than win four Grand Slams in fourteen months”, he said. Notably, Rohan Bopanna paired with Sania Mirza for the mixed doubles at the Rio Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 18 Sep

Watford defeat Man Utd for 1st time in 30 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:55 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Watford defeated Manchester United 3-1 at home on Sunday, to register their first win over the Red Devils in 30 years. Watford midfielder Étienne Capoue opened the scoring in the 34th-minute, with Marcus Rashford equalising for United in the second half. An 83rd-minute goal by substitute Juan Zuniga and Troy Deeney's injury time penalty sealed the scoreline for Watford.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:55 pm on 18 Sep

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Leander one of the best in tennis history: Nadal

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:09 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Rafael Nadal has said Leander Paes is one of the best players in the history of tennis and one of the biggest stars in doubles. Nadal, who along with Marc Lopez defeated Paes and Saketh Myneni in the Davis Cup World Group in Delhi on Saturday, further added, "Leander played a great match...It is a pleasure to play him here".

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:09 pm on 18 Sep

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3-yr-old boy scouted by Man City after online video

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:18 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Jaxon Lal, a three-year-old Manchester resident, is set to meet the Manchester City academy coaches after a scout for the club spotted his mother Joanne Radcliffe's Facebook video post of Jaxon playing football. Joanne believes Jaxon will be one of the youngest children ever invited along to the Manchester City academy when he visits for a trial.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:18 pm on 18 Sep

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Gambhir criticises AAP over Delhi health crisis

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:14 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Delhi opening batsman Gautam Gambhir posted a number of tweets about AAP politicians in the Delhi government conducting study tour abroad at a time when the city is facing a health crisis. "Hospitals bursting at seams, ppl dying but politicians are on a study tour to improve Delhi's education system. Schools can wait, death won't," read a tweet by Gambhir.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:14 pm on 18 Sep

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Sheoran, Bhardwaj win gold at World University C'ships

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:09 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Indian shooters Akhil Sheoran and Vinita Bhardwaj won gold medals at the 6th World University Championships at Bydgoszcz, Poland. The 21-year-old Sheoran beat Poland’s Tomasz Bartnik en route to the men’s 10m air rifle gold. While Bhardwaj edged out Rio Olympic bronze medallist Yi Siling of China to win the women’s 10-metre air rifle gold.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:09 pm on 18 Sep

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Iranian cyclist dies during Paralympic Games

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:07 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Iranian cyclist, Sarafraz Bahman Golbarnezhad, passed away during the C4-5 road race event at the Rio Paralympics. The 48-year-old crashed during a mountainous stretch of the course, following which he suffered a cardiac arrest and passed away after reaching the hospital. According to IPC, it is the first time a Paralympian has died in the 56-year history of the Games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:07 pm on 18 Sep

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Milkman's son becomes world wrestling champion

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:07 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Deepak Punia, the son of a former milkman Subhash Punia, won the 85kg wrestling gold at the Cadet World Championships held in Georgia. The 17-year-old defeated wrestlers from Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, USA and Turkey to be crowned as the world champion. Deepak is only the third cadet world champion from India after the tournament was restarted in 2011.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:07 pm on 18 Sep

Sakshi Malik skips Khap Panchayat felicitation

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:06 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Indian Rio Olympics bronze medal winning wrestler Sakshi Malik skipped a Khap Panchayat felicitation ceremony organised in Rohtak district's Maham town, despite reportedly having been given personal and family invitations. Sakshi's fellow wrestler Vinesh Phogat and 200 metre sprinter Dharambir were also invited to the event but skipped the ceremony.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:06 pm on 18 Sep

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If Pak wants war then let’s go for it: Vijender Singh

short by Tarun Khanna / 01:54 pm on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Reacting to the terror attack at Indian Army base in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri town on Sunday, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh said that if Pakistan has chosen war then India should go for it. Singh tweeted it while offering condolences to the families of the 17 Indian jawans who lost their lives in the attack.

short by Tarun Khanna / 01:54 pm on 18 Sep

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3 pairs of brothers played in a Test on Sept 18, 1997

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 am on 18 Sep 2016,Sunday

Three pairs of brothers featured in a single Test side after Andy and Grant Flower, Bryan and Paul Strang, and Gavin and John Rennie featured in Zimbabwe's lineup against New Zealand on September 18, 1997. Zimbabwean fast bowler Guy Whittall was also in the team, while his cousin Andy Whittall was the 12th man.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:00 am on 18 Sep

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Kohli cuts special 500th Test cake in Kanpur

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:51 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli cut a specially customized cake as a part of the celebration of India's upcoming historic 500th Test against New Zealand starting at Kanpur's Green Park on September 22. After Kohli cut the '500th Test' cake, Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who turned 30 on Saturday also celebrated his birthday alongside teammates.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:51 pm on 17 Sep

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Leicester register 3-0 win over Burnley

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Defending Premier League champions Leicester City eased to a 3-0 win over Burnley at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Leicester's record signing Islam Slimani scored a brace before Riyad Mahrez forced an own goal off Burnley's Ben Mee. With the win, Leicester are now placed ninth with seven points in five matches.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 17 Sep

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Sánchez' brace helps Arsenal beat Hull City 4-1

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Arsenal registered a 4-1 away win against Hull City on Saturday. Arsenal forward Alexis Sánchez scored a brace, while Theo Walcott and summer signing Granit Xhaka scored a goal a piece for the Gunners. Hull City, who were reduced to 10-men after a 40th-minute red card to Jake Livermore, managed to score only one goal, courtesy Robert Snodgrass' penalty.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 17 Sep

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Man City cruise to 4-0 win against Bournemouth

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Table-toppers Manchester City cruised to their fifth straight win with a 4-0 victory against Bournemouth AFC at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Playing without suspended forward, Sergio Aguero, City were helped with goals by Kevin De Bruyne, Kelechi Iheanacho, Raheem Sterling and İlkay Gündoğan. City striker Nolito was sent off late in the game for clashing with Bournemouth's Adam Smith.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 17 Sep

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Deaf shooter Priyesha wins World Championship bronze

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:02 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Deaf Indian shooter Priyesha Deshmukh won the bronze medal in her first-ever international competition at the 1st World Deaf Shooting Championships held in Kazan on Wednesday. The Pune-based 23-year-old, who only began playing the sport three years ago, won the medal after scoring 180.4 points in the final of the women's 10-metre air rifle category.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:02 pm on 17 Sep

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Mirza's family sought AITA intervention in WADA hack

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:59 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

The All India Tennis Association said that Indian tennis player Sania Mirza's family had sought for its intervention in pursuing the WADA hacking issue. The association clarified that the request was not made in writing but only verbally. The hacking revealed that international athletes including tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams had been given exemptions to take otherwise banned substances.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:59 pm on 17 Sep

Sushant imitates Dhoni's 'helicopter shot'

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:09 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Sushant Singh Rajput, who will be portraying Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story' imitated the cricketer's iconic 'helicopter shot' at a recent event. The actor also acted out Dhoni's winning six at the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup. Sushant added that he had to train for 13 months to "become Dhoni".

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:09 pm on 17 Sep

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EPL to safeguard children from paedophiles at matches

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:45 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

The English Premier League is drafting in teams of officers to search for paedophiles who may use the league's matches to search for victims. Each top-flight club is required by the league to appoint safeguarding officers and train stewards to look out for persons in the crowd taking advantage of children or vulnerable adults.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:45 pm on 17 Sep

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Barcelona thrash newly promoted Leganés 5-1

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:29 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

FC Barcelona thrashed the newly promoted La Liga side Leganés 5-1 in their La Liga fixture on Saturday. The Barcelona trio of Neymar, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez registered a goal each in the first half before Messi scored his second with a penalty. Barcelona defender Rafinha added a fifth before Leganés' Gabriel Pires scored one a free kick.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:29 pm on 17 Sep

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Kiwi pacer Tim Southee ruled out of India series

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:02 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has been ruled out of the three-match test series against India after suffering an ankle injury. The injured pacer will be replaced by fast bowler Matt Henry. The 27-year-old Kiwi pacer, New Zealand's most experienced test bowler with 52 matches and 177 wickets, will return home for rest and rehabilitation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:02 pm on 17 Sep

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Bayern Munich celebrate Oktoberfest beer festival

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:55 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

German football club Bayern Munich’s players and staff celebrated the beginning of Munich’s Oktoberfest festival on Wednesday. The players and staff dressed up in traditional Bavarian lederhosen and drank a glass of beer each. This was Bayern boss Carlo Ancelotti's first Oktoberfest appearance alongside new signings Renato Sanches and Mats Hummels.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:55 pm on 17 Sep

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Twitter wishes R Ashwin on his 30th b'day

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:27 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Wishing Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on his 30th birthday, commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted, "A very happy birthday to the erudite, shrewd and skilful @ashwinravi99. Contemporary giant of Indian Cricket". Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif tweeted, "Happy Birthday @ashwinravi99. One of the smartest Cricketers in the modern day game. Keep everyone guessing, whats next!".

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:27 pm on 17 Sep

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Childhood friend toughest bowler I’ve faced: ABD

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:58 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

South African captain AB de Villiers has revealed in his autobiography that his childhood friend Gerrit Deist, who’s older to him by 11 years, is the toughest bowler he’s faced. He describes Deist as a ‘tall, strong fast bowler’ who once took away his favourite cap autographed by Jonty Rhodes, after de Villiers dropped a catch off his bowling.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:58 pm on 17 Sep

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Afridi's planned farewell against WI shelved

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:47 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

A move to give Shahid Afridi a farewell during the Pakistan-West Indies T20Is in UAE has not materialised, with the former captain left out of the squad for the three matches. Afridi had planned to retire at the end of the 2016 World T20 in April, but later said he was reconsidering his retirement due to "huge pressure" from friends.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:47 pm on 17 Sep

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Exhibition at Eden Gardens to celebrate 500 Tests

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:41 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Kolkata’s Eden Gardens stadium will host a photo exhibition to celebrate the 500th Test of the Indian team, starting September 22 in Kanpur against New Zealand. Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly said that a special show featuring Anil Kumble and Sunil Gavaskar will also be held during the 501st Test, which starts on September 30 at Eden Gardens.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:41 pm on 17 Sep

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Ramnaresh Sarwan retires from all forms of cricket

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:40 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Former West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in Guyana on Thursday. Sarwan played 87 Tests for West Indies scoring 15 centuries and captaining the team in four matches. He played 181 ODIs for his country, the last one being against India in June 2013, which was also his last international match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:40 pm on 17 Sep

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Bhajji the most enjoyable character in the team: Gary

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:35 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

India's 2011 World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten has said Harbhajan Singh was the most enjoyable player in the dressing room during his tenure. “He was a very funny man and was always doing things that would make people laugh… You really need characters like him on a team, especially when you're together over so many days,” said Kirsten.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:35 pm on 17 Sep

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Helicopter crashes after dropping B’desh player Shakib

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:07 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

A helicopter crashed in Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar, just after it had completed a flight with Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and his wife. The helicopter had dropped the couple to a resort, but crashed on its return flight to Dhaka an hour later. Shakib expressed his shock at the incident, in which one was killed and four injured.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:07 pm on 17 Sep

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BCCI invites Azharuddin for India’s 500th Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:06 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

BCCI has invited former captain Mohammed Azharuddin for India’s 500th Test starting September 22 against New Zealand at Kanpur. BCCI had refrained from inviting the match fixing-accused captain to official events, but has made an exception for the upcoming match. All former Indian captains will be felicitated on the occasion, with Sachin Tendulkar and Dilip Vengsarkar confirming their presence.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:06 pm on 17 Sep

Do full on 'Ash' today: Sehwag's b'day wish for Ashwin

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:05 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

On the occasion of Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin's 30th birthday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Happy Birthday @ashwinravi99. May u keep on tumbling more records. Do full on 'Ash' today, long season coming, there u will 'Win' #ShaatirPlayer." Ashwin has won the most Man of the Series awards for India in Tests, getting his sixth in the recent West Indies tour.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:05 pm on 17 Sep

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NFL player fined for twerking celebration

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:04 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

America’s National Football League player Antonio Brown was fined for a twerking celebration after his second touchdown against Washington Redskins on Monday. According to Brown, the celebration, which he called the “Boomin”, fetched a fine of a "couple hundred” which were "nothing to a boss". A first-time unsportsmanlike conduct offence results in a $12,154 fine, as per the NFL chart.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:04 pm on 17 Sep

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Dengue affecting ticket sales of India’s 500th Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:04 pm on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

A dengue outbreak in Kanpur has affected ticket sales of India’s 500th Test, scheduled to start on September 22 against New Zealand. Reportedly, out of the 13,500 tickets up for sale, only 3,000 have been sold so far. Around 300 police personnel are undergoing treatment for the disease, with police from other districts being called for security during the match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:04 pm on 17 Sep

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Rahane, Rohit conferred with Arjuna Award

short by Trivedi Bhutnath / 11:12 am on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma were on Friday conferred with the coveted Arjuna Award for this year and the previous year respectively by Sports Minister Vijay Goel. They were given a statuette, a certificate, ceremonial dress and prize money of ₹5 lakh. They could not earlier receive the awards from the President, as they were participating in international tournaments.

short by Trivedi Bhutnath / 11:12 am on 17 Sep

Goalkeeper saves 3 penalties in 23 minutes

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:18 am on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Scottish side Dundee United’s keeper Cammy Bell saved three penalties in a span of 23 minutes during the team’s Scottish Championship match against Dunfermline Athletic. The first attempt came in the ninth minute, followed by two in the 28th and 32nd minutes. Dundee United ultimately won the game 3-1.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:18 am on 17 Sep

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India finish second at Track Asia Cup 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:18 am on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

India finished second in the medals tally at the Track Asia Cup 2016 which concluded on Saturday in New Delhi. India won a total of 16 medals, two behind table toppers Hong Kong who finished with 18. India’s medals included five golds, four silvers and seven bronze, with 21-year-old Indian Deborah Herold winning three gold medals and one silver.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:18 am on 17 Sep

Liverpool defeat Chelsea 2-1 in Premier League

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:56 am on 17 Sep 2016,Saturday

Liverpool registered a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Friday. First half goals by Dejan Lovren and captain Jordan Henderson gave the visitors a two-goal lead before Chelsea forward Diego Costa made the scoreline 1-2 in the 62nd minute. Liverpool have scored 52 goals in 2016, the most by any team in the year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:56 am on 17 Sep

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FIFA end Ballon d’Or ties with French magazine: Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:31 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

As per reports, international football governing body FIFA has ended its association with French magazine L’Équipe in awarding the annual FIFA Ballon d’Or, the award for the world’s best footballer. The bodies came together in 2010 when the FIFA World Player of the Year award became defunct. Since then, Argentina’s Lionel Messi has won the award four times.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:31 pm on 16 Sep

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Mitchell Starc auctioning shoes for cancer fundraiser

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:27 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Australian bowler Mitchell Starc has put up his shoes for auction to raise funds for a leukaemia foundation in Australia. The auction, being held on eBay, will continue till September 22, with the bids starting at 100 Australian dollars. The shoes have been personally autographed by Starc and were worn by him during Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka last month.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:27 pm on 16 Sep

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Real Madrid fan dies celebrating Morata’s CL goal

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:37 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

A Real Madrid fan reportedly suffered a heart attack and died while celebrating Alvaro Morata’s game-winning goal against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. The incident took place in a Spanish bar, with an eyewitness saying the fan “stood up to celebrate and suddenly collapsed.” Morata scored a 95th-minute winner to give Madrid a 2-1 win in their opening Champions League game.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:37 pm on 16 Sep

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Ancelotti 1st to manage 7 teams in Champions League

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:18 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Italy's Carlo Ancelotti became the first coach to manage seven teams in the UEFA Champions League when Bayern Munich defeated FC Rostov 5-0 in their opening CL game on Tuesday. Before Bayern, Ancelotti managed Parma, Juventus, AC Milan, Chelsea, PSG and Real Madrid, winning the title twice with AC Milan in 2003 and 2007, and with Real Madrid in 2013.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:18 pm on 16 Sep

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2007 World Cup reaction had a big impact on me: Dhoni

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:41 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

India’s limited-overs captain MS Dhoni has said the public reaction to India’s group stage exit in the 2007 World Cup changed him. “It felt as if we had committed a big crime... That actually had a big impact on me and I channelised the aggression to become a better cricketer and a better human being,” said Dhoni.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:41 pm on 16 Sep

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England recall 38-year-old to Test team after 11 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:21 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Spinner Gareth Batty has been recalled to the England Test side, 11 years after he last played a match for the national team. The 38-year-old bowler has been named in the English squad for the Bangladesh tour in October. Batty made his debut for England against Bangladesh in 2003 and played his last Test against the same team in 2005.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:21 pm on 16 Sep

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Usain Bolt plans to open sports clinic in Jamaica

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:19 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Sprinter Usain Bolt has said he is planning to open a sports clinic in Jamaica. “Especially for the youth in track and field… I think injury has always been a problem… and I would like them to get better care,” said Bolt. The sprinter had won three gold medals at the Rio Olympics last month, before retiring from competition.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:19 pm on 16 Sep

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Ex-Indian hockey player farming to earn a living

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:15 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Former Indian hockey player Vincent Lakra, who represented India in the 1978 World Cup, has turned into a paddy farmer in a village in Chhattisgarh to earn a living. Reportedly, the former player does not have a proper house and gets a pension of ₹5,000 to support a family of 11 members. The ex-international forward represented India for 14 years.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:15 pm on 16 Sep

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Narsingh's doping case referred to CBI: WFI President

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:12 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has said the Narsingh Yadav doping case has been referred to the CBI after he asked the Prime Minister’s Office to intervene. Narsingh was given a clean chit for the Rio Olympics by a National Anti-Doping Agency panel, but the Court of Arbitration for Sport handed him a four-year ban.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:12 pm on 16 Sep

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Ronaldo only male in top 5 most followed people online

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:41 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is the only male among the top five most followed people online. He has a combined following of about 238 million across Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, only behind Taylor Swift, who leads the list with around 246 million followers. Singer Katy Perry is at third place, followed by Selena Gomez and Rihanna.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:41 pm on 16 Sep

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Indian girl wins gold at World Cadet Wrestling C'ships

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:40 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Indian wrestler Manisha won a gold medal in women’s freestyle wrestling 38 kg event at the World Cadet Wrestling Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia on Thursday. Manisha defeated Bulgarian cadet wrestler Petya Zarkova Delcheva 5-4 to win India’s first medal at the Championship. Another Indian wrestler Ankush lost the bronze medal match against Egypt in the same event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:40 pm on 16 Sep

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Gerrard, Keane face 30 8-yr-old kids in football match

short by Jatan Desai / 04:52 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Former Liverpool players Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane faced 30 eight-year-old children in a football game as part of the 'LA Galaxy Ridiculous Soccer Challenge'. Gerrard and Keane currently play for the Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy in the US. The duo of Gerrard and Keane won the match 3-2.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:52 pm on 16 Sep

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Paralympian plays table tennis with mouth

short by Jatan Desai / 02:11 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Egypt's Ibrahim Hamadtou, who participated at the Rio Paralympics, holds the table tennis paddle in his mouth as he has no arms. The 43-year-old lost both his arms in a train accident when he was 10 years old. Hamadtou plays table tennis with one shoe on and one shoe off. He picks the ball up with his toes to serve.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:11 pm on 16 Sep

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Paralympics swimmer has no hands or legs

short by Jatan Desai / 01:35 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Australian Paralympic swimmer Ahmed Kelly, born with severe limb deficiencies, has no arms or legs. The 25-year-old grew up in a war zone, abandoned at an Iraqi orphanage with severely deformed limbs before being adopted by an Australian humanitarian. Interestingly, Kelly used to play football before taking up swimming and is also studying for a journalism degree.

short by Jatan Desai / 01:35 pm on 16 Sep

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Iranian becomes tallest Paralympian ever at 8ft 1in

short by Jatan Desai / 01:06 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Iran’s Morteza Mehrzadselakjani has become the tallest athlete to compete in the history of the Paralympics, standing at 8ft 1in tall. The 28-year-old, known by the team as ‘Mehrzad’, is a part of Iran's volleyball team. Mehrzad was diagnosed with acromegaly from a young age, a condition that causes abnormal bone development during growth.

short by Jatan Desai / 01:06 pm on 16 Sep

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BCCI receives 80 applications for selection committee

short by Jatan Desai / 12:58 pm on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

The BCCI has received around 80 applications expressing interest in being part of India's next selection committee, according to reports. Notable applicants include junior selection committee chairman Venkatesh Prasad and former wicketkeeper Nayan Mongia. This was the first time BCCI invited applications through public advertisement for the post of senior, junior and women's selection committee.

short by Jatan Desai / 12:58 pm on 16 Sep

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La Liga timings to be adjusted to suit Indian fans

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 am on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

La Liga President Javier Tebas has announced Spain's top-tier football league's matches will start earlier than usual to suit fans in India. He further said matches will now kick-off at 4:30 pm local time in Spain or 8 pm IST, instead of the post-midnight start. The announcement was made on Thursday during the launch of La Liga’s New Delhi office.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 am on 16 Sep

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Manchester United lose their Europa League opener

short by Swarnim Bagre / 01:02 am on 16 Sep 2016,Friday

Manchester United went down 0-1 against Dutch football club Feyenoord in their Europa League opener on Thursday. Tonny Vilhena was the lone scorer as he gave Feyenoord the lead in the 79th minute with a left-footed strike off a grounded cross. Manchester United will next face Ukrainian football club Zorya Luhansk on September 30 in the group stage.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 01:02 am on 16 Sep

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Paralympians deserve highest recognition: Milkha Singh

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:30 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former athlete Milkha Singh has said Paralympians deserve the “highest recognition and awards the country can bestow upon them”. “They are shining examples of what a society can achieve through hard work, determination and commitment,” he added. His comments come after Sports Minister Vijay Goel said there was no decision to award medal-winning Paralympians the Khel Ratna award.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:30 pm on 15 Sep

Former India captains to be felicitated at 500th Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:23 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Senior BCCI and UPCA official Rajeev Shukla revealed that all former India captains will be felicitated during India’s 500th Test starting September 22 against New Zealand at Kanpur. The list includes Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag and Sunil Gavaskar. A specially minted silver coin with 500th Test embossed on it is being prepared for the toss.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:23 pm on 15 Sep

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English counties agree for city-based T20 league

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:46 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Fifteen of the 18 English county sides taking part in the Natwest T20 Blast competition have voted in favour of a franchise-based model similar to the Indian Premier League and Australia’s Big Bash League. The proposed four-week long tournament, which is expected to feature eight city-based franchise teams, will be formally confirmed in the coming weeks.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:46 pm on 15 Sep

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Kohli one of my favourite captains: Ganguly

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:45 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former Indian team captain Sourav Ganguly said that he finds current Indian Test team captain Virat Kohli to be of his favourite captains in the present game. "When I look at him on the field, [someone who] is going to raise the value of the Indian cricket with his intensity, fighting spirit and hunger to win", Ganguly added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:45 pm on 15 Sep

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Sehwag tweets about ‘Laxmi ke Pati’ Balaji's smile

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:31 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

After former Indian bowler Lakshmipathy Balaji announced his retirement from first-class cricket, his ex-teammate Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Har baat par Smile har koi nahi kar paata,but Laxmi ke Pati Balaji @Lbalaji55 ki Smile ka Jawaab nahi. Feel proud BB.” Balaji played 106 first-class matches from 2001 up till 2015.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:31 pm on 15 Sep

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World no. 4 Indian cyclist crowdfunding for new cycle

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

World number four cyclist Deborah Herold from India is raising funds through crowdfunding to purchase a customised cycle worth ₹7 lakh to participate in the upcoming Track World Cup in Glasgow. Socorre.com has tied up with Milaap.org, a crowdfunding platform, to raise funds for the cyclist. Deborah has won two gold medals at the ongoing Track Asia Cup in Delhi.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 15 Sep

Spain’s La Liga announces office in New Delhi

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:18 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Spain’s top-tier football division, La Liga launched its office in New Delhi, during a promotional event on Thursday. The event was attended by former Real Madrid player Fernando Morientes and Spain’s Davis Cup tennis team including Rafael Nadal, Feliciano Lopez, Marc Lopez and David Ferrer. Reportedly, India was earlier identified as a 'key territory' in La Liga’s internationalisation process.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:18 pm on 15 Sep

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Fans pepper spray guards during CL match in Poland

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:45 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Fans of Polish club Legia Warsaw, which was playing its first UEFA Champions League match in 20 years, used pepper spray on security guards during its 0-6 home defeat handed by Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. Reportedly, a group of balaclava-clad Legia fans attacked guards when the latter restricted them from entering the enclosure meant for away fans.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:45 pm on 15 Sep

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India jump 4 places in FIFA rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

The Indian football team jumped four places to be ranked 148th as per the latest Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) rankings on Thursday. This is the first time since April 2015 that the team has entered the top-150 international rankings. Earlier in September, India had defeated the then 114th placed Puerto Rico 4-1 in an international friendly.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 15 Sep

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Swiss seniors participate in 'Elderly Olympics'

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:09 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Around 120 elderly men and women from 12 retirement homes in Switzerland participated in the 'elderly Olympics' organised by the JURAncien association. The sports included brick building, giant darts and hammering nails into blocks of wood. Seventy-seven-year-old Eric Hanni, a silver medallist at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, handed out the medals.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:09 pm on 15 Sep

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73-yr-old fan's wish comes true 45 mins before death

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:09 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Manchester United's 73-year-old fan, Paddy Lawler's dream of meeting a few of his favourite club's players came true just 45 minutes before he succumbed to cancer. United players Marcus Rashford, Jesse Lingard, Ashley Young and Timothy Fosu-Mensah came to visit Lawler after his granddaughter Kayleigh made a plea on social media about his final wish.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:09 pm on 15 Sep

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Devendra's wife gave up her Kabaddi career for his

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:07 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Rio Paralympics gold-winner Devendra Jhajharia's wife, Manju Jhajharia was a state-level kabaddi player, having played kabaddi in the state championship. "When we had a daughter in 2009, we realised that both of us wouldn't be able to pursue our sporting careers... So I took charge of things and this gave him complete freedom to concentrate on his sport," said Manju.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:07 pm on 15 Sep

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Zimbabwe players refuse to train over unpaid dues

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Zimbabwe's Harare-based players have refused to train over unpaid match fees, dating back to July 2015. Players were to begin training for their upcoming series but have instead insisted on a meeting with the Board. Reportedly, there is also a paucity of balls and nets at the camp, with players from outside not arriving due to lack of funds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 15 Sep

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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks UCL free-kick goals record

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a free kick against Sporting Lisbon in Real Madrid's UEFA Champions league opener on Wednesday, to break the all-time free-kick goalscoring record of the tournament. Ronaldo's 12th goal from a free-kick broke the previous record of 11 goals held by former Juventus player Alessandro del Piero in the European competition.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 15 Sep

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Balaji announces retirement from First-class cricket

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian pacer Lakshmipathy Balaji announced his retirement from First-class cricket on Wednesday. The 34-year-old pacer played 106 matches in First-class cricket, picking up 330 wickets, alongside picking up 27 wickets in his 8-match-long Test career. Balaji also led the Tamil Nadu side in the 2011-12 Ranji season, who ended as the tournament's runner-ups.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 15 Sep

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75-year-old from UK runs 75 marathons in 75 days

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:16 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Seventy-five-year-old Ray Matthews from South Yorkshire in the UK has completed 75 marathons in 75 consecutive days in order to raise money for the Newman School, which caters to the needs of differently-abled children. The long-distance runner, who completed the marathons as a "birthday present" to himself, managed to raise £13,000 (over ₹11,53,000) for the school.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:16 pm on 15 Sep

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‘Got exemptions because I have attention disorder’

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:47 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

USA’s Olympic gold-winning gymnast Simone Biles has said in a statement that she got Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUE) for certain drugs because she is suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A hacker attack on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s database has revealed certain US athletes, including Biles and Serena and Venus Williams, had been given TUEs for otherwise banned substances.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:47 pm on 15 Sep

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Iran Paralympian lifts world record 310 kg to win gold

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:30 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Iranian lifter Siamand Rahman became the first para-athlete to lift over 300 kg, as he recorded a 310-kg lift to win the gold in men’s over 107 kg event at the Rio Paralympics on Wednesday. This was his second consecutive Paralympic gold, after his win at 2012 London Paralympics. Rahman was born with a congenital anomaly that affected his legs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:30 pm on 15 Sep

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Former F1 driver wins gold 15 yrs after losing legs

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:38 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former Formula One driver and hand-cyclist Alex Zanardi won the H5 road time trial Paralympic gold on the eve of the 15-year anniversary of a motorsport crash wherein he had lost his legs. The 49-year-old, who won two gold medals at London 2012, needed to have both legs amputated after crashing into a car while racing in Indy Car 2001.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:38 pm on 15 Sep

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Barmy Army not going to B'desh over security concerns

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

The Barmy Army, the group of travelling England fans, said it will not travel to Bangladesh, citing security concerns. The group's withdrawal follows England ODI captain Eoin Morgan and opening batsman Alex Hales' withdrawal from the Bangladesh tour over similar concerns. The Barmy Army is a semi-organised group of English cricket fans which arranges touring parties for England’s overseas tours.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 15 Sep

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Ex-India player with criminal record made Baroda coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:57 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former Indian cricketer Jacob Martin, who has a criminal history, has been appointed as the Baroda Ranji team's head coach. Martin, who is yet to be proven guilty, was arrested in 2009 in Delhi in connection with a 2003 human-trafficking case. Currently, Martin is out on bail as "there was no concrete evidence to press charge against him".

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:57 pm on 15 Sep

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Indian cyclists win 6 medals at Track Asia Cup Day-1

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:31 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian cyclists, participating in the Track Asia Cup 2016 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex Velodrome, won three golds, two silvers, and one bronze on the event's opening day. The 500-metre women elite and women's team sprint elite golds were won by cyclist Deborah Herold. India and Malaysia led the medal tally at the end of the event's Day One.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:31 pm on 15 Sep

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Tennis player proposes to partner at Davis Cup dinner

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:01 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian tennis player Saketh Myneni proposed to his girlfriend, Sri Lakshmi Anumolu during the official Davis Cup dinner on Wednesday night. Myneni's teammate, Leander Paes called the proposal the "1st marriage proposal" he had witnessed and congratulated the couple. Myneni, ranked 119th in the world, will take part in India's Davis Cup encounter against Spain from Friday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:01 pm on 15 Sep

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No Khel Ratna policy for Paralympic medallists: Goel

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:18 pm on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian Sports Minister, Vijay Goel claims that there exists no policy for automatic qualification for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna for Indian medallists at the Paralympic Games. Olympic medallists are given direct qualification for the award. For the Indian Paralympians, who have won four medals at the Rio Games so far, "there has been no decision on any such policy".

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:18 pm on 15 Sep

'Free flights for India Olympics, Paralympics winners'

short by Mansha Mahajan / 11:39 am on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Low-cost carrier AirAsia on Wednesday announced free flights for all Indian sportspersons who have won medals at the Rio Olympics and Paralympics. The gold medallists have been offered free flights for life, the firm stated. Meanwhile, the silver and bronze medallists at the two sports events will be eligible for five and three years of free flights respectively, it added.

short by Mansha Mahajan / 11:39 am on 15 Sep

Dhoni quizzes Sushant in new promo for biopic

short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni is seen quizzing actor Sushant Singh Rajput on details about his life in the new promotional video for the upcoming biopic 'M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'. Titled 'Game on Mahi', the video shows Dhoni and Sushant in a gym. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is scheduled to release on September 30.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:30 am on 15 Sep

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Agüero hat-trick helps Man City thrash M'gladbach 4-0

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:00 am on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Striker Sergio Agüero found the back of the net three times to help Manchester City register an emphatic 4-0 home win over German side Borussia Mönchengladbach in the Champions League group stage on Wednesday. Kelechi Iheanacho was the other goal scorer for the Blues as he netted the last goal of the match in the injury time.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:00 am on 15 Sep

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Phil Simmons sacked as West Indies coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:16 am on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

West Indies coach Phil Simmons was sacked by the West Indies Cricket Board on Wednesday citing "differences in culture and strategic approach". Simmons, who moved into the role after the 2015 World Cup, led the West Indies cricket team to the World T20 title in April. Former West Indian fast bowler Joel Garner will act as the team manager.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:16 am on 15 Sep

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Real Madrid begin CL title defense with late win

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:14 am on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Real Madrid began their Champions League title defence with a 2-1 home win against Sporting Lisbon on Thursday. Bruno Cesar scored the opener in the 46th minute before Cristiano Ronaldo scored with a free kick in the 89th minute of his 350th Champions League appearance. Alvaro Morata headed home James Rodriguez' cross in the 94th-minute to settle the tie 2-1.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:14 am on 15 Sep

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Leicester secure 3-0 win on Champions League debut

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:51 am on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Premier League Champions Leicester City, playing in their first-ever Champions League game, registered a 3-0 away win over Belgian football club Club Brugge on Wednesday. Marc Albrighton gave the Foxes an early lead, which was later doubled by Riyad Mahrez. Mahrez then completed his brace and his team's three-goal scoreline with a successful spot kick in the second-half.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:51 am on 15 Sep

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London Olympics’ 9th placed lifter to be given bronze

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:05 am on 15 Sep 2016,Thursday

Poland’s Tomasz Zieliński, who finished ninth in the 94-kg weightlifting at the 2012 London Olympics, will be awarded the bronze medal for the event, following dope retests. Six of eight lifters placed ahead of Zieliński tested positive in retests, with the gold medal going to the fifth-placed lifter. Incidentally, Zieliński was sent back from the recently-concluded Rio Olympics for doping.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:05 am on 15 Sep

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Formula E race car driven on Arctic ice cap

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:33 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

A Formula E race car was driven by ex-F1 racer Lucas di Grassi across the Arctic’s polar ice cap to raise awareness about global warming and promote the idea of electric cars as they produce zero emissions. The Brazilian racer was runner-up at the 2015-16 Formula E season, the world's first fully-electric racing series that came into existence in 2014.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:33 pm on 14 Sep

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₹1.5cr cash, land for Rio gold medalist Devendra

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:21 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Following javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia’s gold medal win at the Rio Paralympics, the Rajasthan government announced a reward of ₹75 lakh plus land for the para athlete. Devendra will be given a 200 square metre plot in Jaipur and 25 'bighas' of land in Ganganagar from the government. The para-athlete will also receive ₹75 lakh from the Sports Ministry.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:21 pm on 14 Sep

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YRF awards ₹10 lakh to paralympian Mariyappan

short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:45 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Yash Raj Films (YRF) has announced a ₹10 lakh cash reward for Paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu, who won India's first gold medal at the Rio Paralympics in the Men’s T42 High Jump event. "Every small gesture goes a long way," said YRF’s spokesperson. The company is reportedly planning to present similar cash rewards to all Indian gold medalists at the event.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 09:45 pm on 14 Sep

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FC Pune City keeper mistaken to be Chris Gayle

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:24 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Edel Bete, the goalkeeper of ISL side FC Pune City, was mistaken to be West Indian cricketer Chris Gayle during a promotional visit to a Ganpati mandal in Pune. Bete, dressed in a traditional outfit, was posing for pictures with people, till he was told by one of his teammates that the crowd had mistaken him to be someone else.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:24 pm on 14 Sep

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Rio 2016 India’s best show at Paralympics till date

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:18 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

The ongoing Rio Paralympics have become India’s best show till date after winning four medals, including two golds, one silver and one bronze. India first participated in the Paralympics in 1968, and has won 12 medals in 11 appearances up till now. India's previous best show in terms of medals was in 1984, winning two silver and two bronze medals.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:18 pm on 14 Sep

Gay referee receives death threats after comeback

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:18 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Jesús Tomillero, who is Spain’s first openly gay football referee, has received homophobic death threats following his return to the game months after quitting in the wake of abuse. The 21-year-old, refereeing in a second-division match between CD Lasalle and Atlético Zabal, was told to "get off the pitch for being gay", after he awarded a penalty to Atlético Zabal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:18 pm on 14 Sep

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Disappointed but not defeated: Gautam Gambhir

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:11 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir expressed his disappointment after failing to make it to the Indian Test squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, despite scoring four consecutive half-centuries in the Duleep Trophy. "I'm disappointed but not defeated; I'm cornered but not a coward. Grit my partner, courage my pride...for, I must fight, I must fight", tweeted Gambhir.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:11 pm on 14 Sep

Devendra was the 1st Paralympian to receive Padma Shri

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:21 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia was the first Paralympian to receive the Padma Shri, having been conferred the award in 2012. Devendra, who is the only Indian to win two Paralympic golds, won his first with a record throw at the 2004 Athens Paralympics. He broke his 12-year record on Tuesday at the Rio Paralympics to win his second gold.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:21 pm on 14 Sep

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BCCI to appoint permanent manager for Team India

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:05 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

BCCI has decided to appoint a permanent manager for the Indian cricket team and scrap the current system of a new manager for every tour. The decision was taken at a meeting attended by BCCI officials along with the coach, captain and selection committee on Monday. The new manager will reportedly be appointed through a selection process comprising an interview.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:05 pm on 14 Sep

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Indian Paralympian misses event due to coach's error

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:34 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Sundar Singh Gurjar failed to compete in Javelin F46's final event at the Rio Paralympics as he was training at one end of the stadium when his coach missed the event's roll call. Sundar, who had been training in Rio for a month before the Paralympics, was widely considered a bright medal prospect for India.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:34 pm on 14 Sep

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‘Creating, breaking records child's play for this man’

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:07 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Congratulating Devendra Jhajharia for winning Paralympic gold with a world record, Akshay Kumar tweeted, “Creating and breaking world records seems to be child's play for this man. Congrats #DevendraJhajharia on the 2nd gold!” Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, “#DevendraJhajharia is a true testament of the fact that grit, will power & faith can make you achieve great heights! Congratulations champ!”

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:07 pm on 14 Sep

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Accused in 2000 match-fixing case arrested in London

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:43 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Sanjeev Chawla, one of the accused in the 2000 match-fixing scandal involving late former South African captain Hansie Cronje, was arrested in London in June, reportedly following an extradition request from India. Chawla faces charges of fixing cricket matches between India and South Africa in 2000, and his case will be heard at a Magistrates' Court on October 3.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:43 pm on 14 Sep

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30-year-old Indian woman completes Ironman Triathlon

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:36 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Salonie Pathania, a 30-year-old resident of Pune, became the city's first woman to complete the Ironman Triathlon. Pathania recently returned to India after completing the Ironman Kalmar in Sweden last month. The Ironman Triathlon consists of swimming for 3.8 kilometres, cycling for 180 kilometres and then running a regulation length marathon of 42 kilometres.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:36 pm on 14 Sep

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Aleksander Čeferin elected new UEFA President

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:58 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Slovenian lawyer, Aleksander Čeferin was elected as the new President of the European football governing body, UEFA, at UEFA's Extraordinary Congress on Wednesday. Čeferin, who replaces banned former chief Michel Platini, beat Holland's Michael Van Praag 42-13 in the presidential election. The 48-year-old Slovenian will take over the remaining two and half years of Platini’s four-year term.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:58 pm on 14 Sep

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Serena, Biles given doping exemption, hackers reveal

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:44 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

After the hacking of WADA's medical database, hackers revealed that USA's athletes including Serena Williams and Simone Biles had been given 'Therapeutic Use Exemption' for usage of otherwise banned substances. "By virtue of TUE, Biles has not broken any drug-testing regulations, including at the Rio Olympics", USA Gymnastics said. Hackers claim that the exemptions equal "licences for doping".

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:44 pm on 14 Sep

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Russian cyber group hacks WADA medical database

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:20 pm on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

The World Anti-Doping Agency confirmed on Tuesday that a confidential WADA medical database had been hacked into by a Russian cyber espionage group called Fancy Bear. The group leaked personal files of several American athletes, including Serena and Venus Williams, gymnast Simone Biles, and claimed to soon publish “sensational proof” of famous athletes taking doping substances.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:20 pm on 14 Sep

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Devendra becomes 1st Indian to win 2 Paralympic golds

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:28 am on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia became the first Indian to win two Paralympic gold medals, winning his second with a world record throw in the F46 javelin event at the Rio Paralympics on Tuesday. Devendra, who created a world record to win the gold at the 2004 Athens Paralympics, broke his own record to win India’s fourth medal in Rio.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:28 am on 14 Sep

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EA Sports releases demo of 'FIFA 17'

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:00 am on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

American video game developer EA Sports released the demo version of the upcoming football video game 'FIFA 17' globally for PC, Xbox and PlayStation platforms on Tuesday. The release features 12 professional football clubs including Manchester United, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich. It also comes bundled with the all-new single-player story campaign mode titled 'The Journey'.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:00 am on 14 Sep

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Bayern Munich eases to 5-0 win in their CL opener

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:00 am on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

German Champions Bayern München kicked off their Champions League campaign on a winning note after registering a 5-0 home win over Russian Premier League club Rostov on Tuesday. Robert Lewandowski gave Bayern the lead, which was doubled by Thomas Müller. Later, two goals from Joshua Kimmich and one from Juan Bernat helped the Bavarians complete the five-goal rout.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:00 am on 14 Sep

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Arsenal play out 1-1 draw with PSG in their CL opener

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:16 am on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Arsenal played out a 1-1 draw away at PSG on Tuesday in the first game week of the Champions League 2016-17 group stages. Edinson Cavani opened the scoring with a headed goal inside the first minute of the match, giving PSG the lead. Later in the second half, Alexis Sánchez equalised for Arsenal by scoring off a rebounded shot.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:16 am on 14 Sep

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Messi scores 3 as Barça open CL campaign with 7-0 win

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:08 am on 14 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick while Luis Suárez added two to help Spanish Champions Barcelona open their Champions League campaign with a 7-0 home win over Celtic on Tuesday. Neymar and Andrés Iniesta scored the other two goals for the Catalan giants, who will next face Borussia Mönchengladbach on September 29 in the second game week of the group stage.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:08 am on 14 Sep

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CM Punk paid $500k for his 134 second UFC bout

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:23 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Former WWE wrestler CM Punk was paid $500,000 for his UFC match, which lasted only 134 seconds and resulted in Punk's first UFC loss in his debut UFC fight. Meanwhile, Punk's opponent at the UFC 203, Mickey Gall, was paid $30,000 for his win. The 37-year-old had trained for almost two years to prepare for his UFC debut.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:23 pm on 13 Sep

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India's 1st Pro female skateboarder teaches women

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

India's first professional female skateboarder, Atita Verghese runs the Girl Skate India, an online community that encourages Indian women to start skateboarding. Atita and the Girl Skate India team organised India's first all-girls skateboarding tour, covering Bengaluru, Goa, Kovalam and Hampi. Atita and the HolyStoked Collective have helped build 10 skate parks in India and five abroad.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 13 Sep

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Hockey NGO gets Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

One Thousand Hockey Legs, an NGO which seeks to introduce the game of hockey to school kids in India, was awarded the Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puruskar by President Pranab Mukherjee. Operating in five Indian cities, the NGO trains students in 90 schools and provides free hockey kits, coaching and other facilities for the kids to excel in the sport.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 13 Sep

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Footballer dies after collapsing on pitch

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:23 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

English non-league footballer, Daniel Wilkinson passed away after collapsing on the pitch, his club Shaw Lane AFC announced. The 26-year-old defender reportedly suffered a heart attack while playing against Brighouse in a local cup match. Wilkinson had begun his career at club Hull City, before switching to the non-league sport.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:23 pm on 13 Sep

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Dutch soccer fans toss cuddly toys for sick children

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:51 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Supporters of the Dutch football club ADO Den Haag brought and threw cuddly toys towards sick children seated in the stand's lower tiers, during an Eredivisie match against Feyenoord. Den Haag supporters were informed beforehand that they would be sharing their stands with patients from the local children's hospital and were encouraged to bring along soft toys for them.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:51 pm on 13 Sep

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Anand Mahindra to gift golden Thar to Mariyappan

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:08 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Giving into demands made by Twitter users, Anand Mahindra is set to gift a golden Mahindra Thar to Paralympic gold medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu. The industrialist later added a ₹10 lakh award for the athlete by tweeting, "[A]m adding a gift of ₹10 lakh from my personal a/c. His Paralympic Gold was achieved against higher odds. His was a #Rise moment."

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:08 pm on 13 Sep

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World's 3rd "drop-in" pitch to be installed in Kerala

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:18 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Kerala's Trivandrum International Stadium will be installed with the world's third "drop-in" cricket pitch. A drop-in cricket pitch is a pitch that is prepared on some other location and is dropped in place before a match begins, allowing the stadium to be used for hosting other events. The pitch, costing over ₹8 crore, is expected to be ready in 2017.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:18 pm on 13 Sep

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Serena recites women-empowerment poem at NYFW

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

American tennis star Serena Williams recited a self-written women-empowerment poem during the runway show of her Serena Williams Signature Statement collection at the New York Fashion Week. "I wrote it right after Wimbledon and during the Olympics, and I just was in this moment of I want to empower women," the former world number one later explained.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 13 Sep

Director of Dhoni's upcoming biopic not his fan

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:49 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Neeraj Pandey, the director of the upcoming Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer biopic on MS Dhoni, has revealed that he is not a Dhoni fan. "I am not a fan of Dhoni. I like AB de Villiers and Sachin Tendulkar. But I am not a fan of these players as well. Dhoni also knows that I am not his fan," said Pandey.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:49 pm on 13 Sep

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ICC refuses to protect BCCI from Lodha panel reforms

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:28 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

International Cricket Council's chief executive David Richardson has said that the governing body does not wish to get involved in the ongoing tussle between the Lodha Committee and the BCCI. Richardson claims that BCCI chief Anurag Thakur had earlier requested ICC to shield BCCI from applying the Lodha Committee recommendations, which have been forced upon it by the Supreme Court.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:28 pm on 13 Sep

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Sushmita wins bronze at World Martial Arts Masterships

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:22 pm on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Indian kickboxer Sushmita Rai won the bronze medal at the World Martial Arts Masterships 2016, held at Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do of South Korea. The competition, which is considered by many as the equivalent of Olympics for the martial arts, was attended by 2,073 participants from 87 countries. Rai was a part of the 12-member Indian contingent participating in the week-long event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:22 pm on 13 Sep

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Deepa Malik has 4 Limca Adventure Records to her name

short by Jatan Desai / 09:44 am on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Deepa Malik, the first Indian woman to win a medal at Paralympics, has four Limca Adventure Records to her name. This includes crossing a 1km stretch of the Yamuna river against the current, riding 58km on a special bike, doing the longest pan-India drive by a paraplegic woman, and driving across nine high altitude passes in nine days in Ladakh.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:44 am on 13 Sep

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Top 4 1500m Paralympians faster than Olympic champion

short by Jatan Desai / 09:31 am on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The top four finishers in the T13 Men’s 1500m race for the visually impaired at the Paralympics in Rio clocked faster timings than the Olympic gold medal winner in the same event. Algeria's Fouad Baka, who finished fourth in Paralympics, clocked a timing of three minutes and 49.59 seconds, 0.01 seconds faster than Olympic gold medal winner Matthew Centrowitz Jr.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:31 am on 13 Sep

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Mariyappan India’s flagbearer for Paralympics closing

short by Jatan Desai / 09:15 am on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Thangavelu Mariyappan, who became only the third Indian ever to clinch a gold medal in the Paralympics, will be the country’s flag-bearer at the closing ceremony of the Rio Games on September 18. Mariyappan, who was five-years-old when his right leg was crushed by a speeding bus, won the yellow metal in the T-42 High Jump event.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:15 am on 13 Sep

US Open champion Kerber replaces Serena as world no 1

short by Jatan Desai / 09:09 am on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

US Open champion Angelique Kerber officially became the oldest woman to debut at number one in the WTA rankings, ending Serena Williams’ record-tying run of 186 consecutive weeks in the top spot. The 28-year-old is also the first woman from Germany to be ranked number one since Steffi Graf, who has been a mentor for Kerber.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:09 am on 13 Sep

Deepa was oldest recipient of Arjuna award in 2012

short by Jatan Desai / 09:01 am on 13 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Deepa Malik, who won the silver medal in shot put at the Paralympics, was the oldest ever recipient of the Arjuna award in 2012 at 42 years of age. She is an accomplished swimmer, adventure sports player, and biker. Moreover, she has 54 national gold medals and 13 international medals in various sports including swimming, javelin throw and shot put.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:01 am on 13 Sep

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CIC directs Hockey India to reveal sponsorship details

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 11:11 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Hockey India has been directed by Central Information Commission (CIC) to disclose its sponsorship details, commissions, and consultancy and legal expenses over the last two years. The directive reportedly came on the plea of BJP MP Kirti Azad who had sought information on seven points including sponsorship. Hockey India conducts activities for men's and women's hockey in India.

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 11:11 pm on 12 Sep

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Deepa becomes India's 1st female Paralympic medallist

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:41 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Deepa Malik became India's first female Paralympic medallist after winning the Silver in the F-53 shot put event at Rio Paralympics on Monday. The 45-year-old has won a total of 54 national gold medals and 13 international medals in swimming, javelin throw and shot put. Notably, a spinal tumour left Deepa paraplegic and confined her to a wheelchair in 1999.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:41 pm on 12 Sep

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Neymar to launch his first music single

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:28 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr is set to launch a music single, his first-ever song, on Facebook on September 14. The Barcelona forward announced the song with a tweet, which read, "Friends, on Wednesday I begin my music career and will launch my first song on Facebook. We will have 'Neymusico'. Share it."

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:28 pm on 12 Sep

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Man Utd 1st UK football club to earn £500 mn a year

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:23 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

With a total revenue of £515.3 million for the 2016 financial year, Manchester United became the first English club to earn more than half a billion pounds a year. United are almost £55 million pounds short of global revenue leaders Spain's FC Barcelona. The Manchester club has also achieved a record operating profit of £68.9 million in 2015-16.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:23 pm on 12 Sep

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Wrestler Sakshi Malik enters world top-5

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

India's bronze medal winner at the Rio Olympics, Sakshi Malik entered the top 5 of the 58 kg women's wrestling world rankings at the fourth place on Monday. She is now the only Indian wrestler to be ranked in the top 10 of the United World Wrestling rankings, after becoming the country's first female Olympic medallist in the sport.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 12 Sep

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Gold winner Mariyappan donates ₹30L to his govt school

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian Paralympic gold-medallist Mariyappan Thangavelu has donated ₹30 lakh from his cash rewards haul to the government school he studied in. The high-jumper, who was India's third-ever Paralympic gold-medallist, received a total of ₹2.75 crore, of which ₹2 crore were promised by the Tamil Nadu state government, while the rest was awarded by the Sports Ministry.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 12 Sep

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Paralympic athlete not yet ready for euthanasia

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:03 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Belgium's Paralympic athlete Marieke Vervoort, who had earlier claimed to be considering euthanasia after her final Paralympics appearance at the Rio Games, said that she is not yet ready for euthanasia. "Now my fear of death is gone," said Vervoort, who won silver in the T52 400-metre wheelchair race event at the Rio Paralympics on Saturday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:03 pm on 12 Sep

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Inspired by inmate, Assam prisoners learn football

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Inspired by a Nigerian inmate, Henry Oja Kelechi, inmates at Assam's Golaghat district jail have learned to play football. Kelechi, who has been in jail for the past six months, helped form eight teams consisting of seven players each. "I was upset about landing in jail. But everything changed after jail superintendent Dilip Saikia gave me a football," Kelechi said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 12 Sep

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Colorado team scores goal from flip throw-in

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:41 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

The University of Colorado girls' football team scored a goal against Hawaii, following a front-flip throw-in in the third minute from University of Colorado's Danica Evans. Evans' throw-in reached the opponent's penalty box, where her teammate Taylor Kornieck scored with a header into the far post. The University of Colorado team went on to win the match 3-1.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:41 pm on 12 Sep

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Fans hold banner demanding Gambhir's team India return

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:40 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Prior to team India's selection meeting for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, supporters at the Duleep Trophy final, held a 20-feet-long banner, seeking the return of Gautam Gambhir into the Indian team. After seeing the banner, the 34-year-old opening batsman reportedly told the ground officials to provide the supporters with water bottles.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:40 pm on 12 Sep

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Paralympian wins point with diving around-the-net shot

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:39 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Dutch table tennis player Kelly van Zon scored with a diving around-the-net shot, while playing against Turkish opponent Kobra Korkut in the Paralympic Games. The defending champion dived to reach the ball and managed to place it in the opponent's half from around the net. Van Zon will face Canada's Stephanie Chan for a place in Tuesday's gold medal match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:39 pm on 12 Sep

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Morgan slammed for pulling out of B'desh tour

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:32 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Former England captains Nasser Hussain and Michael Vaughan slammed current limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan, after he pulled out of the Bangladesh tour citing security concerns. "[A]n England captain cannot stand by and watch his players do something he is not prepared to do himself. He should be with his team in Bangladesh," Hussain wrote in a column.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:32 pm on 12 Sep

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India's Test squad for New Zealand series announced

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:14 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

India's Test squad for the upcoming series against New Zealand has been announced. The batting unit consists of Shikhar Dhawan, Murali Vijay, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. Wriddhiman Saha will keep wickets, while Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, Mohammad Shami, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Umesh Yaadav form the bowling attack.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:14 pm on 12 Sep

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BCCI being sidelined in ICC's decision making: Shirke

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:11 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke claims that Cricket Australia, the England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket South Africa are looking to sideline BCCI from the ICC decision-making process. "They are trying to gang up and trying to sideline the BCCI, if they want to run the ICC without the BCCI, let them do it," Shirke said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:11 pm on 12 Sep

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Indian athlete loses after being pushed mid-race

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:39 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

India's first fully blind Paralympic athlete, Ankur Dhama failed to qualify for the 1500-metre T-11 final, after his guide Vipin Kumar was pushed by the eventual heat winner Deniz Simih of Turkey. Despite missing the 30-minute post race complaint window, the Sports Ministry, along with coach Satyapal Singh have filed an official complaint with the race organisers regarding the matter.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:39 pm on 12 Sep

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England captain Morgan withdraws from B'desh tour

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:19 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

England's limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan and opening batsman Alex Hales have withdrawn from October's tour of Bangladesh because of security concerns. In the absence of Morgan, wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will lead England in the series, which includes three ODIs and two Tests. No international team has toured Bangladesh after 20 people were killed in a siege in Dhaka in July.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:19 pm on 12 Sep

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BCCI to not invite ICC for India's 500th Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

The BCCI has decided not to invite any representative from the ICC for the celebratory event at India's 500th Test match, set to begin against New Zealand in Kanpur on September 22. The move follows BCCI exclusion from ICC's finance committee meeting, in which $135 million was allocated as a budget for the ICC Champions Trophy in England and Wales.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 12 Sep

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Wawrinka wins his maiden US Open title

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:28 am on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka defeated world number one and the defending champion Novak Djokovic on Sunday to win his maiden US Open title and third Grand Slam overall. Coming into the tournament final with only four wins in 23 head-to-head matches, the 31-year-old denied Djokovic a chance to win his third Grand Slam title of 2016 and 13th of his career.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:28 am on 12 Sep

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‘Can’t help Olympic sports without IT exemption’

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:29 am on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said the Board cannot help Olympic sports as much as they would like to, till their Income Tax (IT) Exemption remains withdrawn. “We want to help other sports grow. We had contributed ₹50 crore to the National Sports Development Fund but we still don’t know whether the money has been spent or not,” said Thakur.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:29 am on 12 Sep

Karthikeyan finishes 3rd at Super Formula C'ship

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:21 am on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian racer Narain Karthikeyan posted his first podium finish of the year at the Super Formula Championship, after finishing third at the Okayama International Circuit in Mimasaka, Japan, on Saturday. With the result, Karthikeyan is now placed 12th position in the championship standings. "I am confident I will be right up there fighting for podiums”, said Karthikeyan after the finish.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:21 am on 12 Sep

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‘Ashwin probably the world’s best spinner right now’

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:14 am on 12 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble has said that according to him, Ravichandran Ashwin is the best spinner in the world presently. Insisting that the 29-year-old spinner is the best allrounder in the world, Kumble added, "Ashwin has shown what he's capable of. He's... made his mark at No. 6 whenever we played five bowlers".

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:14 am on 12 Sep

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Blind photographer covering Rio Paralympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:03 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

São Paulo-based blind photographer Joao Maia has been covering the ongoing Rio Paralympics. The 41-year-old, who lost his eyesight at 28, said, "Photography is about sensitivity. I think it's marvelous to be able to show how I perceive the world... see it, sense it". "You don't need to see to take photographs. My eyes are in my heart," he added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:03 pm on 11 Sep

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Chelsea settle for 2-2 draw against Swansea

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:33 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Chelsea played out a 2-2 draw against Swansea City in the Premier League on Sunday. The Blue Lions opened the scoring in the 17th minute through Diego Costa, which was followed by goals from Gylfi Sigurðsson and Leroy Fer, giving Swansea a 2-1 lead. Costa then equalised for Chelsea through an overhead kick with less than 10 minutes to go.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:33 pm on 11 Sep

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Don Bradman's only hit wicket was by Lala Amarnath

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:36 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Independent India's first Test captain Lala Amarnath handed Australian batting legend Don Bradman his career's only hit wicket dismissal. Born as Nanik Amarnath Bharadwaj 105 years ago on September 11, 1911, Lala featured in 186 first-class matches, scoring 31 centuries and a total of 10,426 runs, alongside picking up 463 wickets.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:36 pm on 11 Sep

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American football player flosses teeth during game

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:25 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

America’s National Football League (NFL) player Cam Newton was spotted flossing his teeth on the bench during the league’s season-opening game. The video of the incident was shared on social media, with people tweeting, “Cam Newton fighting off defenders and gingivitis tonight…” and “I don’t even floss daily, and Cam Newton flosses on the friggin sideline during his season opener.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:25 pm on 11 Sep

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Former WWE star CM Punk loses on his UFC debut

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:08 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Former WWE wrestler CM Punk made his UFC debut on Saturday and lost in the opening round against 24-year-old welterweight fighter Mickey Gall in Cleveland, US. "This was a hell of a mountain to try to climb. I didn’t get to the top tonight", the 37-year-old said, and added, "Life’s about falling down and getting back up."

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:08 pm on 11 Sep

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BCCI imposes age cap for national selectors

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:29 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

BCCI has put an age limit of 60 years for the post of national selectors and has also set September 14 as the deadline for applying for the posts. As per the new rules, a senior national selector should have represented India in a Test or an ODI, or played over 50 first-class matches in India in a BCCI-selected team.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:29 pm on 11 Sep

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India win 4 golds in ITTF junior championships

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

India won four golds, one silver and five bronze medals in the recently-concluded International Table Tennis Federation Junior and Cadet Open Championships, to finish second to Taipei in the medals tally. India’s four golds included wins in the junior boys, girls and cadet girls singles, besides the junior boys doubles title. India’s Manav Thakkar won himself two golds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 11 Sep

Farah wins largest half marathon for record 3rd time

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:05 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Great Britain’s four-time Olympic champion Mo Farah won the Great North Run, the world’s largest half marathon by participants, held in the UK on Sunday. This was Farah’s third consecutive title, making him world’s first runner to achieve the feat. The 21 km half marathon is organised annually and starts from Newcastle, with the 2016 edition featuring almost 57,000 participants.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:05 pm on 11 Sep

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Sports minister meets Vijender to plan Indian boxing

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:04 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Sports Minister Vijay Goel met boxer Vijender Singh on Saturday to seek his suggestions for developing a roadmap for Indian boxing. The sport has been without a recognised federation in the country since four years. Vijender, one of the two Indian boxers to win an Olympic medal, hoped the elections on September 25 would bring a change in the sport.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:04 pm on 11 Sep

Sehwag wishes Kartik with 9/11 attack reference

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:29 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Virender Sehwag wished former cricketer Murali Kartik on his birthday with a reference to the US' September 11 attacks. He tweeted, “On this day in 2001,an event which shook d world happened-9/11 WTC attack&Osama bcame world famous. In1976,dear @kartikmurali ws brn,Hpy bdy.” Kartik, who turned 40 on Sunday, played eight Tests and 37 ODIs for India between 2000 and 2007.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:29 pm on 11 Sep

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ICC chief Manohar working against BCCI: Thakur

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:28 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said former President and current ICC chairman Shashank Manohar is working against the BCCI. Manohar had recently commented he had “interests of 105 countries to look after, and BCCI must look after theirs”. BCCI and ICC have been at loggerheads, with the Board opposing the two-tier Test system and objecting to the Champions Trophy budget.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:28 pm on 11 Sep

Kohli remains top ranked T20I batsman

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:54 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli remained the top-ranked T20I batsman, according to ICC's latest T20I rankings. Following his 145-run innings against Sri Lanka, Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell jumped 16 positions to reach a career best ranking of third. Maxwell also jumped two places above Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi and Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan to become the top-ranked all-rounder in T20Is.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:54 pm on 11 Sep

14 of 19 Indian Paralympians ranked in world's top 10

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:18 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Fourteen athletes from India's 19-member Paralympic squad are ranked within the top ten in their respective categories. While Mariyappan Thangavelu, who won gold in men’s high jump on Saturday, is world number one in the T42 disability category, bronze winner Varun Singh Bhati is ranked second. Deepa Malik, ranked world number seven in shotput, is India's highest ranked female competitor.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:18 pm on 11 Sep

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Zagreb's 103-match unbeaten streak comes to an end

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Croatian football club Dinamo Zagreb’s streak of 103 unbeaten league matches, which includes 90 wins, at their home stadium Stadion Maksimir ended on Saturday after they went down 0-1 against Croatian side Osijek. Dinamo Zagreb, who are the defending Croatian champions, last suffered a league loss at the Stadion Maksimir in July 2010, when they went down 2-1 against Rijeka.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 11 Sep

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Would be good if there is a biopic on me: Khali

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:07 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Wrestler Dalip Singh Rana, better known as ‘The Great Khali’, says that it would be good if there was a biopic made on him. Khali, who is set to launch his biography in November, said, "Everybody wants to see a film made on them… But it’s not like I will die of hunger if it’s not made”.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:07 pm on 11 Sep

Olympic medalist Farah subject to racial abuse

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:56 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Great Britain’s Rio Olympics gold medalist Mo Farah was racially abused, as per his wife Tania, on their way back from Rio. The incident happened in the US city Atlanta on August 22 while the family was boarding a Delta Airlines flight to their hometown, Portland. An airline official humiliated Farah, who was the only black person in the queue.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:56 pm on 11 Sep

Cricketer Praveen Kumar joins Samajwadi Party

short by Ankur Vyas / 03:45 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Ahead of the Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, cricketer Praveen Kumar on Sunday joined the Samajwadi Party. "I have met the CM and decided to join the party. I will do whatever is possible for the party," Kumar said. Asked if he would contest the polls, Kumar said, "I am a kid in this field...I will try to learn it."

short by Ankur Vyas / 03:45 pm on 11 Sep

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Barcelona suffer first defeat of the season

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:27 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Spanish League's defending champions Barcelona suffered the season's first loss after a 2-1 upset at the hands of newly-promoted side Alavés on Sunday at the Camp Nou. Acosta Deyverson and Gomez Ibai scored one apiece for the visitors, while Jérémy Mathieu scored Barcelona's only goal of the match. The loss left Real Madrid as table toppers with nine points.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:27 pm on 11 Sep

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Kerber beats Pliskova to win US Open title

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Newly crowned world number one Germany's Angelique Kerber beat Czech Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to win her maiden US Open title and her second overall Grand Slam title. The 28-year-old, who is the first German to win the US Open since Steffi Graf in 1996, is the oldest player to make her debut atop the women's tennis rankings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 11 Sep

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Jamie Murray-Bruno Soares win US Open doubles title

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:26 am on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Great Britain’s Jamie Murray and Brazil's Bruno Soares won their second Grand Slam doubles title, defeating Spaniards Pablo Carreño Busta and Guillermo García-López 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday. This was Murray’s third doubles slam title of his career, and second with Bruno Soares, with the pair winning the Australian Open earlier this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:26 am on 11 Sep

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Irish rower dies while celebrating her medal win

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:04 am on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Irish rower Ailish Sheehan died after being involved in an accident post her win at the World University Championships in Poland. Sheehan, who's team won a bronze, reportedly had an accident while celebrating with her teammates, went into a coma and died on Friday. The 23-year-old post-graduate student was the vice-captain of the University of London boat club.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:04 am on 11 Sep

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Firmino brace helps Liverpool beat Leicester 4-1

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:34 am on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

Liverpool thrashed defending Premier League champions Leicester City 4-1 at Anfield on Saturday, following a brace by Liverpool midfielder Roberto Firmino. The Brazilian opened the scoring in the 12th minute, with Sadio Mané and Adam Lallana getting a goal each for the hosts. Leicester forward Jamie Vardy scored the lone goal for the visitors in the 37th minute.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:34 am on 11 Sep

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US Olympic medalist Lochte banned post Rio incident

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:12 am on 11 Sep 2016,Sunday

US Olympic gold medalist Ryan Lochte has been banned till June 2017 and fined $100,000 following a drunken encounter at a gas station during the Rio Olympics. Lochte loses out on the $25,000 reward for Olympic gold winners by the US Olympic Committee, besides the USA Swimming bonus. Lochte’s sponsorship deals reportedly worth $1 million have also taken a hit.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:12 am on 11 Sep

Real Madrid secures 15th straight La Liga win

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:20 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Real Madrid registered a 5-2 win over Osasuna in the La Liga on Saturday, marking a 15th straight league win, thereby equalling their longest winning streak in Spain. Ronaldo, making an appearance after a 62-day gap, opened the scoring for Real in the sixth minute, before Danilo, Sergio Ramos, Pepe and Modric added one goal each to the scoreline.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:20 pm on 10 Sep

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Injury-time penalty helps Arsenal beat Southampton 2-1

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:16 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

An injury-time spot kick by Santi Cazorla aided Arsenal to come back from a goal deficit and defeat Southampton 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday. Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech conceded an own goal off Dusan Tadic's freekick in the first half, before Laurent Koscielny equalised for Arsenal with an overhead kick.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:16 pm on 10 Sep

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Gold winner Mariyappan to pay off loan with cash award

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:54 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

High jumper Mariyappan Thangavelu, India’s first gold winner at the Rio Paralympics, will pay off his 16-year-old ₹3 lakh medical loan using the ₹2.75 crore cash rewards that have been announced for him. The 21-year-old's mother, a vegetable seller, took the loan to fund Mariyappan’s treatment after his right leg was crushed in an accident at the age of five.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:54 pm on 10 Sep

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Pakistan to be presented ICC Test mace on Sep 21

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Pakistan will be presented the ICC Test mace, awarded to the top-ranked Test team, on September 21 in Lahore. ICC CEO David Richardson will make the presentation to captain Misbah-ul-Haq at the Gaddafi Stadium. Pakistan achieved the Test number one rank for the first time since the new ranking system's introduction, following a 2-2 series draw with England last month.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 10 Sep

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GAIL announces scholarship for Tripura gymnast

short by Nayanjyoti Medhi / 08:44 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

State-run GAIL has announced a ₹2,00,000 grant and a ₹20,000 monthly scholarship over the next two years to Ashmita Paul, a gymnast from Tripura. The 15-year-old daughter of a daily wage earner represented India at the World School Championship in Turkey. Paul is reportedly dubbed the "Next Dipa Karmakar", after the gymnast who secured the fourth position at Rio Olympics.

short by Nayanjyoti Medhi / 08:44 pm on 10 Sep

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Gold-medallist Paralympian makes 'gangster' entrance

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:06 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Fifteen-year-old British swimmer Ellie Robinson seemed to make a 'gangster' entrance before her S6 50-metre butterfly event at the Rio Paralympics on Friday. Robinson, who reached the poolside wearing a black jacket with her hood up, stretched out her arms when the crowd started cheering. She later went on to win the gold medal at the event.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:06 pm on 10 Sep

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Man City claim 2-1 derby win at Man United

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:01 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Manchester City claimed their fourth straight league victory to start the season after a 2-1 win over their city rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday. City took a two-goal lead through Kevin De Bruyne and Kelechi Iheanacho, while Zlatan Ibrahimović scored the lone goal for United. This was José Mourinho's eighth loss in 16 meetings against Pep Guardiola.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:01 pm on 10 Sep

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TN announces ₹2 crore for gold-winner Mariyappan

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa announced an award of ₹2 crore for Mariyappan Thangavelu, who won the gold medal in T42 high jump at the Rio Paralympics on Friday. The athlete will also be awarded ₹75 lakh under the Central Sports Ministry's Cash Award Scheme. The prize money is at par with medal winners from last month’s Olympic Games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 10 Sep

Real, Atlético lose appeals against Fifa transfer ban

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:27 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Fifa on Thursday announced that it has upheld the transfer bans on Spanish football clubs Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid for the next two transfer windows. The ban has been imposed on them for breaching rules on signing non-Spanish under-18 players. The body has also imposed a $923,000 fine on Atlético and a $370,000 fine on Real Madrid.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:27 pm on 10 Sep

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Advani 1st Indian medallist at Six-Red World C'ship

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Indian cueist Pankaj Advani became the first Indian to win a medal at the Six-Red World Championships, after winning bronze at the 2016 edition of the tournament on Friday. Advani, who lost out to China's Ding Junhui in the semi-finals, said, "Winning the first medal for India in this championship, with this level of competition means you have done well."

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 10 Sep

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Twitter congratulates Indian Paralympic medallists

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:59 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Singh Bhati's medal win at the Rio Paralympics, shooter Abhinav Bindra tweeted, "Mariyappan joins the gold medal club, welcome! Kudos 2 GoSportsVoices for aiding Varun Bhati who won bronze!Champs". "Two high jumps for Indian athletes, two giant leaps for India! Congratulations Mariyappan Thangavelu and Bhati Varun Singh!", tweeted Gautam Gambhir.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:59 pm on 10 Sep

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Deepika Padukone is my favourite: Dwayne Bravo

short by Daisy Mowke / 03:18 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo has said that Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone is his "favourite". "I met her at Yuvraj Singh’s fashion event. When I saw her, I was like wow," said Dwayne, adding that he would "definitely love to work with her". Bravo, who is also a singer, has sung a song for the upcoming film 'Tum Bin 2'.

short by Daisy Mowke / 03:18 pm on 10 Sep

Wawrinka to face Djokovic in US Open final

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:43 pm on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Switzerland's world number three Stan Wawrinka will face Serbia's Novak Djokovic in his first US Open final on Sunday. Wawrinka overcame Japan's Kei Nishikori 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-2, following Djokovic's 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 win over Frenchman Gael Monfils. Chasing his third Grand Slam title, Wawrinka has two wins in five Grand Slam matches against 12-time Grand Slam champion, Djokovic.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:43 pm on 10 Sep

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Indian high jumpers win gold, bronze at Paralympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:19 am on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Indian para high jumpers Mariyappan Thangavelu and Varun Bhati won gold and bronze medals respectively, in the T42 category at the Rio Paralympics on Friday, opening India's tally at the Games. While Thangavelu is ranked world number one in his category, Bhati is ranked second. The T42 category includes athletes with single above the knee amputations, or a comparable disability.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:19 am on 10 Sep

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Pavic-Siegemund win US Open mixed doubles title

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:04 am on 10 Sep 2016,Saturday

Croatian Mate Pavic and his German partner Laura Siegemund defeated Americans Rajeev Ram and CoCo Vandeweghe to win the US Open mixed doubles championship on Friday. Pavic-Siegemund, who won the match 6-4, 6-4, did not drop a set during the tournament. Both Pavic and Siegemund, who paired up shortly before the tournament, were playing their first Grand Slam final.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:04 am on 10 Sep

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Yuvraj Singh to marry Hazel Keech in December

short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:47 pm on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh has said that he will be getting married to his fiancée Hazel Keech in the first week of December. "I will make an announcement soon," said Yuvraj. An elaborate Punjabi wedding and a reception are reportedly being planned in Delhi, ahead of Yuvraj's birthday on December 12.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 11:47 pm on 09 Sep

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Aus defeat Sri Lanka to win T20I series 2-0

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:43 pm on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets to win the second T20I and the series 2-0 in Colombo on Friday. Three-wicket hauls by James Faulkner and Adam Zampa restricted Sri Lanka to 128/9, with Aussie opener Glenn Maxwell’s 66(29) helping the visitors reach the target with 13 balls to spare. This was Lankan opener Tillakaratne Dilshan's final international match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:43 pm on 09 Sep

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‘Gayle & I would discuss how to thrash Aussie bowlers’

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:08 pm on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Former Indian player Virender Sehwag has said that he and West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle would discuss Australian bowlers during their conversations. “When we used to chat, we used to discuss about hitting sixes and how to thrash bowling attacks, especially Australian bowlers,” said Sehwag, at the launch of Gayle’s autobiography ‘Six Machine’ in New Delhi on Friday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:08 pm on 09 Sep

13 swimming world records set on Day 1 of Paralympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:43 pm on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Thirteen swimming world records were set in both heats and finals on Thursday, the opening day of the Paralympic Games in Rio. Great Britain and Chinese athletes set two new records each, while Kazakhstan’s 50-year-old Paralympian Zulfiya Gabidullina clocked 1 minute, 30.07 seconds in the women’s 100-metre freestyle in the S3 category to smash the previous mark by five seconds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:43 pm on 09 Sep

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Messi plays blind football with Paralympics team

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, along with teammates Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic, recently played blind football with Spain’s Paralympic team. The five-a-side match, organised by UNICEF as part of its #thisability campaign, saw Messi and his teammates wear blindfolds and play with a sound-emitting ball. The match featured a penalty shootout which ended 1-1, with Messi converting his penalty.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 09 Sep

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Indian powerlifter finishes 4th at Paralympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:42 pm on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Indian powerlifter Farman Basha missed out on a bronze medal, finishing fourth in the men's 49 kg category at the Rio Paralympics on Thursday. Basha lifted 140 kg in his first attempt, but missed on his second and third attempts at 150 kg and 155 kg respectively. The Arjuna Award winner suffers from polio and uses calipers and a wheelchair.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:42 pm on 09 Sep

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Serena loses world no. 1 rank after record 186 weeks

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:14 pm on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Serena Williams lost the women's singles world number one rank after a record 186 weeks, following her US Open semi-final defeat to Czech Karolina Pliskova on Thursday. Williams, who held the top spot since February 2013, equalled Steffi Graf’s record of consecutive weeks on top. Angelique Kerber, who'll play the final on Saturday, is now the top-ranked female tennis player.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:14 pm on 09 Sep

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Teams offered F1 investment following takeover

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:45 pm on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Formula One teams will be given a chance to invest in the sport, following Liberty Media’s takeover. New F1 chairman Chase Carey said teams had already expressed interest in investing, with former champion McLaren calling the move a “positive step". Earlier on Wednesday, US-based Liberty Media announced acquiring an 18.7% stake worth $4.4 billion in F1 from CVC Capital Partners.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:45 pm on 09 Sep

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Top seed Serena knocked out of US Open

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:43 pm on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Top seed Serena Williams was knocked out of the US Open, following her semi-final loss to tenth-seeded Czech player Karolina Pliskova. Serena lost the match 2-6, 6-7, making a US Open semi-final exit for the second year in a row. Pliskova will now face German second seed Angelique Kerber in the women’s singles final on Saturday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:43 pm on 09 Sep

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Sachin scored his first ODI century on Sept 9, 1994

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 am on 09 Sep 2016,Friday

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar scored his first One Day International century on September 9, 1994, while playing in his career's 78th ODI. Facing Australia in the Singer World Series in Colombo, Sachin's 130-ball 110 included eight fours and two sixes. Driven by Sachin's ton, India won the match by 31 runs and later went on to win the tournament.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 am on 09 Sep

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Sports Ministry starts review of Rio performance

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:41 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Sports Minister Vijay Goel has begun a review of India’s performance at the recently-concluded Rio Olympics, seeking feedback from athletes who participated in the competition. The Minister has written to athletes, sports federations and the Indian Olympic Association for suggestions for improvement. Goel is also scheduled to visit Sports Authority of India centres and other academies for review.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:41 pm on 08 Sep

Belarus delegate banned after Russia flag protest

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:29 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Andrei Fomochkin, a delegate from Belarus’ Paralympic contingent, has been stripped of his accreditation by the International Paralympic Committee, after he carried Russia’s flag at the Rio Paralympics' opening ceremony on Wednesday. Fomochkin, however, is being hailed as a hero in Russia for showing solidarity with the country, which has been banned from the Paralympics over doping allegations.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:29 pm on 08 Sep

Pankaj Advani recommended for Padma Bhushan

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:08 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Cueist Pankaj Advani has been recommended for the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour, by the Billiards and Snooker Federation of India. The recommendation has been sent for the second year in a row after the 15-time world champion was overlooked last year. Advani received the Padma Shri in 2009, Khel Ratna in 2006 and the Arjuna Award in 2004.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:08 pm on 08 Sep

Wheelchair stunt marks Paralympic Games’ opening

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:03 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Wheelchair athlete Aaron Fotheringham performed a skateboarding-BMX hybrid stunt on his wheelchair to mark the opening of the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. The athlete appeared on a six-storey high construction, racing down a ramp and ending the stunt somersaulting through a ring with fireworks around. Fotheringham suffers from a birth defect called spina bifida.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:03 pm on 08 Sep

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Faith and love move matches, tweets user

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:25 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Reacting to the BCCI pushing the India-New Zealand ODI by a day to October 20, since it was clashing with Karva Chauth, a user tweeted, “Faith and love moves mountains and erm... Matches #odi #karvachauth.” Another tweet read, “Considering how WAGs are blamed 4 everything(!) that goes wrong, BCCI clearly dsnt wanna tk any chances. #karvachauth ka karva sach.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:25 pm on 08 Sep

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UP schools sports selection based on teeth count

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

The Uttar Pradesh Basic Shiksha Parishad has based its selection for school-level sports on the number of teeth a student has. Reportedly, a candidate should not have more than 28 teeth to be eligible for block, district, and state-level contests. The Parishad had another criteria earlier, which required the sum of candidate’s age, height and weight to not exceed 215.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 08 Sep

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Foundation demands Paralympics’ India broadcast

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Para Sports Foundation General Secretary Pradeep Raj has demanded that the 2016 Rio Paralympics should be broadcast in India, after reports emerged that no Indian broadcaster signed up for the telecast rights of the Games. “This is discrimination on part of the government... When there was no problem in telecasting the Rio Olympics, where's the hurdle now,” he questioned.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 08 Sep

Sindhu and Sakshi receive customized Mahindra Thar

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:06 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Olympic medalists PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik were handed over customised Mahindra Thar vehicles for their performance in Rio, as promised by Chairman Anand Mahindra. Sakshi’s red-coloured Thar has been customised with a bronze coloured front fascia and matching stripes which symbolise her bronze medal, while Sindhu’s Thar has been finished in a silver colour with matching stripes.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:06 pm on 08 Sep

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India-NZ ODI postponed due to Karva Chauth

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:45 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

The third ODI between India and New Zealand, originally scheduled to be held on October 19 in New Delhi, has been rescheduled for October 20 because of Karva Chauth. Senior BCCI and DDCA Vice President CK Khanna said the BCCI considered their request to postpone the match, wherein they cited "practical difficulties" associated in organising the match on the festival.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:45 pm on 08 Sep

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Warner wishes Mustafizur with a Bengali tweet

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Australian T20I captain David Warner wished Bangladeshi pacer, Mustafizur Rahman on his 21st birthday with a tweet in Bengali. Warner and Mustafizur are teammates in the Indian Premier League team Sunrisers Hyderabad. “He's a fun-loving boy, a little trouble with language for him, but he's been great”, Warner said during the IPL 2016.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 08 Sep

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Belarusians carry Russia flag at Paralympics opening

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

The Belarusian contingent held a pro-Russia protest by carrying a Russian flag at the Paralympic Games' opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. Russia was suspended from the Paralympic Games by the International Paralympic Committee in August, citing the country's alleged failure to comply with the organisation's anti-doping rules.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 08 Sep

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Swimmer Bhakti seeks crowdfunding for Tokyo 2020

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:21 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian open water swimmer Bhakti Sharma, who set a world record by swimming 2.25 kilometres in 52 minutes in the Antarctic Ocean, is seeking crowdsourced financial help for her training for participating at the Tokyo Olympics. So far her crowdsourcing campaign on the Fueladream crowdsourcing platform has garnered around ₹2.5 lakh off her expected target of ₹1.5 crore.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:21 pm on 08 Sep

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Ankur Dhama becomes India's first blind Paralympian

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:53 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Middle-distance runner Ankur Dhama is India's first blind athlete in 30 years to participate at 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. The 22-year-old MA student at Delhi University will take part in the event with his partner Vipin Kumar. Dhama took part at the Asian Para Games in 2014 and won a silver medal and two bronze medals.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:53 pm on 08 Sep

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Paralympic Games declared open in Rio de Janeiro

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:00 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

The fifteenth edition of the Paralympic Games was officially declared open by Brazil's President Michel Temer in the Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro on Thursday. The event's symbolic fire cauldron was lit by Brazilian swimmer and wheelchair user Clodoaldo Silva. The Games will run up to September 18 and will feature over 4,300 athletes across 22 different sports.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:00 pm on 08 Sep

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Interview-based appointment of BCCI selectors: Thakur

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:28 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

BCCI chief Anurag Thakur said that the board's selection process for the appointments to the national selection committee is set to change with the introduction of an interview-based selection process. The Chairman of selectors, Sandeep Patil, alongside Vikram Rathore and Saba Karim, who are in the last year of their term, will be replaced.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:28 pm on 08 Sep

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Serena advances to her 11th US Open semifinal

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:31 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Top-seed USA's Serena Williams advanced to her career's 11th US Open semifinal after defeating Romania's fifth seed Simona Halep 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Thursday. Williams, chasing a record 23rd Grand Slam title, will now face Czech tenth-seed Karolina Pliskova, who reached her first Grand Slam semifinal after defeating first-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist Ana Konjuh.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:31 pm on 08 Sep

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Andy Murray crashes out in US Open quarters

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:29 pm on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

World number two Britain's Andy Murray crashed out in the US Open quarterfinals after a four-hour-long 1-6, 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 7-5 defeat at the hands of Japan's Kei Nishikori. Nishikori will face two-time Grand Slam champion Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka, who beat current world rank 142 and one-time US Open champion Argentina's Juan-Martin Del Potro 7-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on Thursday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:29 pm on 08 Sep

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Liberty Media to acquire Formula One for $4.4 bn

short by Nihal Thondepu / 09:16 am on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

America's Liberty Media Corporation has agreed to buy the company that controls Formula One racing for $4.4 billion in cash and convertible debt. Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone said he will continue to lead the company for three years. The deal is expected to be concluded and the new executive chairman introduced before a Formula One board meeting next Tuesday.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 09:16 am on 08 Sep

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Ashraful became youngest Test centurion on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:00 am on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Ex-Bangladeshi cricketer Mohammad Ashraful became the youngest centurion in Test cricket history, after scoring 114 against Sri Lanka on September 8, 2001, at the age of 17 years and 63 days. The batsman broke the 41-year-old record by Pakistan's Mushtaq Mohammad, aged 17 years and 78 days. Ashraful recorded a total of six Test centuries in his 61-match-long Test career.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:00 am on 08 Sep

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Pakistan beat England by 9 wickets in lone T20I

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:24 am on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Pakistan defeated England in the lone T20I in Manchester on Wednesday by nine wickets, thereby registering their biggest T20I win in terms of wickets. Batting first, England were restricted to 135/7, with Pakistan seamer Wahab Riaz claiming three wickets. Later, Sharjeel Khan and Khalid Latif's 107-run opening stand helped Pakistan achieved the target with 31 balls to spare.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:24 am on 08 Sep

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India to be part of Rio ceremony post kit fiasco

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:10 am on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian Rio Paralympic contingent will take part in the event's opening ceremony after the International Paralympic Committee raised concerns about the missing white stripes in the Indian kit's flag. "The issues raised in respect of the Indian Contingent's ceremonial kit have since been resolved. Necessary corrections have been made which have been duly approved by IPC", an official statement read.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:10 am on 08 Sep

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Less awareness led to only 2 Olympic medals: Mary Kom

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:28 am on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Boxer Mary Kom has said less awareness in sports in India was one of the main reasons behind the country winning only two medals at the Rio Olympics. London Olympics bronze medalist, Mary had failed to qualify for Rio, calling her trials “unfortunate”. “I only got two chances to qualify. Male boxers get five to six chances,” she said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:28 am on 08 Sep

2001 India series the most remarkable: Ponting

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:06 am on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Ex-Australian captain Ricky Ponting said the 2001 India Test series was the most “remarkable” he’s played in. "We lost the series but the level of cricket that was played and the intensity...unbelievable. It wasn't our proudest moment, but certainly one of Indian cricket’s proudest,” said Ponting. India won the series 2-1, with VVS Laxman scoring 281 in the second Test.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:06 am on 08 Sep

Phogat wrestlers' cash awards pending since 2012

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:49 am on 08 Sep 2016,Thursday

Wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat has written a letter to the Haryana government, asking for the release of cash rewards due to six female wrestlers from the Phogat family, including Olympians Babita Kumari and Vinesh Phogat. Babita revealed that an amount of ₹40 lakh is due since 2012, with rewards announced prior to that standing lapsed.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:49 am on 08 Sep

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Rio Paralympic Games medals made blind-friendly

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:38 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

The Rio Paralympic Games medals have been fitted with a sound device, which will help blind athletes identify the colour of their medal. A device containing steel balls has been put in the medals which will disseminate sounds of different intensity based on the colour. Moreover, the words 'Rio 2016 Paralympic Games’ have been engraved in Braille on the medals.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:38 pm on 07 Sep

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Chopra 1st Indian woman to become MCC member

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:27 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Former captain of the Indian women’s cricket team, Anjum Chopra has become the country’s first female cricketer to be awarded life membership of the Lord’s-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). Anjum, who was the first Indian woman to score an ODI hundred, is the 26th Indian and third this year, after Zaheer Khan and Virender Sehwag, to be given the membership.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:27 pm on 07 Sep

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Lionel Messi's son to join Barcelona's trial school

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:14 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Lionel Messi's three-year-old son, Thiago Messi is set to join Barcelona's trial school FCBEscola. The school, which is aimed at children between 6 and 18 years of age, is reportedly looking to set up a pilot scheme for children under the age of six. Messi himself graduated from La Masia, FC Barcelona's youth academy which accommodates around 300 young players.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:14 pm on 07 Sep

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‘No physio at the Olympics till the end moment’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:36 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

India's bronze-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik has revealed there was no physiotherapist for India's Rio Olympians till the last moment. "It was only when it was highlighted in the news that we got a physio at the last stage before the Olympics," said Sakshi. Boxer Vikas Krishan also complained about the lack of a physio for Indian boxers in Rio.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:36 pm on 07 Sep

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No TV coverage for Rio Paralympics in India

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:20 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

No Indian broadcaster has signed up for the telecast rights of the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which will be declared open early on Thursday and will witness India's largest Paralympics contingent. According to the Civil Welfare Foundation, the broadcasting rights of the event have neither been bought by any private broadcaster nor by the state broadcaster Doordarshan.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:20 pm on 07 Sep

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ICC drops BCCI-opposed two-tier Test system

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:04 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

ICC has withdrawn its two-tier Test system proposal, following opposition from BCCI, with support from Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, West Indies and Bangladesh. The proposal suggested dividing Test-playing nations in two leagues, with teams being promoted or relegated on basis of performance. A Federation of International Cricketers' Association survey had revealed 72% players were in favour of division.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:04 pm on 07 Sep

BCCI threatens to pull out of Champions Trophy

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:34 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

BCCI has threatened to withdraw team India from next year’s Champions Trophy in England after being excluded from ICC's recent finance committee meeting in Dubai. BCCI secretary Ajay Shirke termed the exclusion as "humiliation" while announcing that India could even pull out of the tournament if the ICC doesn’t "amend this". Reportedly, 70% of ICC’s income comes from the BCCI.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:34 pm on 07 Sep

Indian para high jumpers hold world's top 3 ranks

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:31 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Indian high jumpers Mariyappan Thangavelu, Varun Bhati and Sharad Kumar are entering the Rio Paralympics as the world's top-ranked competitors, making it the first such instance for India. Tamil Nadu's Mariyappan is ranked number one, followed by Varun, who won gold at the 2016 IPC World Athletics Championship. World number three Sharad is the 2014 Asian Para Games gold medalist.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:31 pm on 07 Sep

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Ojha suffers head injury during domestic match

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:32 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Indian bowler Pragyan Ojha was hit on his head during a Duleep Trophy match in Greater Noida on Wednesday. The ball after an uneven bounce hit Ojha on the back of his head while he was fielding at mid-on, following which he was taken off the field and hospitalised. He has reportedly regained consciousness and his heartbeat is normal.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:32 pm on 07 Sep

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Paralympics flame lighted in Rio de Janeiro

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:10 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

The Rio Paralympic Games flame was lighted at a ceremony in the city on the eve of the Games' inauguration on Tuesday. President of the International Paralympic Committee, Philip Craven said that for the Paralympians, the Games are not just the result of four years of training but the result of an entire life of love and dedication to sports.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:10 pm on 07 Sep

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Google Doodle marks opening of Paralympics 2016

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:14 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Google Doodle on Wednesday marked the opening of the 2016 Summer Paralympics, being hosted by Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The games which started as a small gathering of British World War-II veterans in 1948, now draw 4,500 athletes from 176 countries. Rio de Janeiro is the first Latin American city to host the Paralympics, which will end on September 18.

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:14 pm on 07 Sep

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Sania Mirza crashes out of the US Open 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:12 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Sania Mirza and her Czech partner Barbora Strycova lost 6-7, 1-6 to top seeds Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the US Open 2016 women's doubles' quarterfinals on Tuesday. With Sania's exit, India's representation at the event came to an end as Rohan Bopanna and his Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrowski also crashed out in the mixed doubles quarterfinals on Monday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:12 pm on 07 Sep

Djokovic to face Monfils in US Open semis

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:08 pm on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Serbia's Novak Djokovic will face France's Gaël Monfils in his 10th straight US Open semifinal, after Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's injury withdrawal, the second straight instance of an injury withdrawal against the Serbian. Monfils, who is yet to drop a set in the tournament, reached his first Grand Slam semi-final in eight years after defeating compatriot Lucas Pouille 6-4, 6-3, 6-3.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:08 pm on 07 Sep

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Pallekele Stadium in SL has seen most T20I tons

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:00 am on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

The Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy, Sri Lanka, has had three T20I centuries being scored at the ground, the most for any venue. Before Glenn Maxwell's 145* on Tuesday, New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum and Sri Lanka’s Tillakaratne Dilshan both made hundreds at the venue. Johannesburg, Dharamsala and Lauderhill each have had two centuries being scored at their stadiums.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:00 am on 07 Sep

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Goalkeeper scores 80-yard free kick

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:40 am on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Playing in the first round of FA Cup qualifying match, Spennymoor Town goalkeeper Dan Lowson scored an 80-yard free kick against Radcliffe Borough on Saturday. Taking a goal kick from his own penalty box, Lowson's hit went past the Radcliffe Borough defence with the keeper being caught by surprise. The Spennymoor Town team went on to win the match 5-3.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:40 am on 07 Sep

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Nadal to play Davis Cup tie in Delhi on 16-18 Sep

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:29 am on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

World number five Rafael Nadal will play Spain's Davis Cup World Group play-off tie against India in New Delhi from September 16-18. India will be represented by Ramkumar Ramanathan, Saketh Myneni, Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna. The 14-time Grand Slam winner has earlier played in the country, featuring for Indian Aces in the International Premier Tennis League in December 2015.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:29 am on 07 Sep

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SL record joint-most T20 losses in calendar year

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:18 am on 07 Sep 2016,Wednesday

Sri Lanka registered their 12th T20I defeat of 2016, the joint-highest for any team in a calendar year. The Lankans share the record with Pakistan, who had lost 12 T20I matches out of the 18 they played in 2010. Playing their 15th T20I of 2016 on Tuesday, Sri Lanka suffered their largest-ever defeat, losing to Australia by 85 runs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:18 am on 07 Sep

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Sri Lanka are Maxwell-ed, tweets a user

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:34 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Reacting to Glenn Maxwell's 145*(65) against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, users reacted with tweets like, "Sri Lanka are Maxwell-ed" and "It's Glenn Maxwell's world, we're just living in it". "In 58 balls, Maxwell has scored more runs in an innings than any other Aussie in 3 Tests and 5 ODIs on this tour", read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:34 pm on 06 Sep

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Aus defeat SL to defend highest-ever T20I score

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:10 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 85 runs in the first T20I at the Pallekele stadium on Tuesday, defending the highest-ever T20I score of 263/3. Aussie opener Glenn Maxwell scored 145* of 65 balls, which is the second-highest individual score in T20Is. Sri Lanka made 178/9 in their 20 overs, to suffer their worst defeat in the format.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:10 pm on 06 Sep

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Clarke invites Nepalese spinner to train in Aus

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:08 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has invited 16-year-old Nepalese spinner Sandeep Lamichhane to represent Sydney-based club Western Suburbs and train at his academy in Australia this season. Clarke and Lamichhane played for the same side in a T20 tournament in Hong Kong this year. Lamichhane was the second highest wicket-taker at the U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:08 pm on 06 Sep

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Top 3 individual T20I scores are by Australians

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:08 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The three highest individual scores in a single T20I innings are made by Australian batsmen, with Glenn Maxwell coming second on the list after scoring 145* against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Aaron Finch tops the list with a score of 156 made against England in 2013, while Shane Watson is third with 124*, scored against India in January this year.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:08 pm on 06 Sep

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WFI recommends Sushil Kumar for Padma Bhushan

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has recommended two-time Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar's name to the Sports Ministry for the Padma Bhushan. Kumar, who had applied for the Padma Bhushan last year as well, is the lone wrestler to be recommended by the WFI. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2011 and the Arjuna Award in 2005.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 06 Sep

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Maxwell makes 2nd highest T20I individual score

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Australian batsman Glenn Maxwell made the second-highest individual T20I score of all time, scoring 145*(65) in the first T20I against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Maxwell, scoring his maiden T20I century, fell short of Aaron Finch’s 156, scored against England in 2013, which is the highest T20I individual score. Incidentally, the top three T20I individual scores are now held by Australians.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 pm on 06 Sep

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Australia register highest total in T20I history

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:41 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Australia put up a total of 263/3 against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele stadium on Tuesday, thereby registering the highest ever score in T20I history. The Aussie innings was boosted by opener Glenn Maxwell's 145*(65), the second-highest individual score in T20I history. Australia's total score surpassed the previous best score of 260/6, scored by the Lankans against Kenya in 2007.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:41 pm on 06 Sep

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Rhodes celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with Sachin

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Sachin Tendulkar posted pictures on Instagram on Monday, which showed him celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi with former South African cricketer Jonty Rhodes. Sachin posted a series of three pictures, with one of them captioned, “Lovely to have the father of baby girl 'India' seeking blessings of the Lord! Always fun meeting #jontyrhodes.” Cricketer Yuvraj Singh also featured in the photographs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 pm on 06 Sep

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Dutt's bronze medal not to be upgraded to gold

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:44 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's bronze from the 2012 London Olympics won't be upgraded to gold, after United World Wrestling cleared Azerbaijan's gold medalist Togrul Asgarov of doping. However, Dutt's silver upgradation is subject to his samples clearing retests. Samples of London 2012's silver medalist, late wrestler Besik Kudukhov, had tested positive for banned substances, prompting the upgradation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:44 pm on 06 Sep

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BCCI provides extra security to pink balls

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:10 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

BCCI has provided extra security for the pink balls being used in the ongoing Duleep Trophy in Greater Noida. The 240-ball consignment, worth ₹19.2 lakh, has been kept in a special room with a security guard and round-the-clock CCTV surveillance. Additionally, if a player wants to take the ball as a keepsake, he would need special permission from the BCCI.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:10 pm on 06 Sep

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Indian Paralympic medalists' reward same as Olympians

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:39 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The Indian Sports Ministry has announced that medallists at the upcoming Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will be given cash awards at par with the medal winners of last months' Olympic Games. "Gold medallists of Paralympic Games are entitled to ₹75 lakh, Silver ₹50 lakh & Bronze ₹30 lakh as cash award from MYAS," read the Ministry's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:39 pm on 06 Sep

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Paralympian considering euthanasia post Rio Games

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Belgium's Paralympic wheelchair racer, Marieke Vervoort, who suffers from an incurable spinal degenerative disease that has left her wheelchair-ridden, is considering ending her life after the Paralympic Games in Rio. The 37-year-old two-time London 2012 Paralympic medallist said, "I suffer greatly, sometimes sleeping only ten minutes a night - and still go for the gold. Rio is my last wish."

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 06 Sep

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50% believe comedians can mock personalities: YOTN 2

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:41 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

According to Inshorts Youth of the Nation Poll (YOTN) 2, 50% of the 53,758 respondents said they believe comedians should be allowed to mock eminent personalities. Further, 39% respondents were against the same while 11% were undecided. Comedian Tanmay Bhat this year made headlines when he was condemned for mocking former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and singer Lata Mangeshkar on Snapchat.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:41 pm on 06 Sep

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Ronaldo best player in FIFA for 1st time since 2009

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:56 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list of EA Sports FIFA 17's top-rated players for the first time since the FIFA 09 edition of the game. The Portuguese forward, who has been given an overall rating of 94, is one rating ahead of Lionel Messi, who was the best-rated player in the game for the past seven editions.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:56 pm on 06 Sep

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India win 9 medals at the Asian Wushu Championships

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:12 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The Indian contingent won a total of nine medals, including four silver and five bronze medals at the 9th Asian Wushu Championships that ended on Monday. The competition was attended by Wushu artists from 38 nations, wherein China finished as the medals tally leader. Wushu is a form of martial art practice which originated and developed in China.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:12 pm on 06 Sep

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Ex Indian hockey players' coach sells clothes: Reports

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:41 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Muhammad Imran, a former hockey coach who has trained many former Indian hockey internationals, is reportedly selling tracksuits and sportswear in Gorakhpur, UP for a living. Imran, who used to play for the Fertilisation Corporation of India before its shutdown, receives a government pension of ₹973. Imran received his own hockey coaching under legendary Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:41 pm on 06 Sep

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Andy Murray cruises into US Open quarters

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:39 pm on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Britain's top-ranked and world number two tennis player Andy Murray progressed to the quarterfinals of the US Open 2016, after defeating Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday. Murray, who served his career's fastest ever serve in the match, will next face former US Open finalist and world number seven Japan's Kei Nishikori.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:39 pm on 06 Sep

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Serena breaks record for most Grand Slam match wins

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 am on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

World number one Serena Williams broke the all-time record for most Grand Slam match wins in tennis history after her 308th win, coming against Kazakhstan’s Yaroslava Shvedova in the US Open on Monday. The 34-year-old surpassed Roger Federer's 307-win record. Earlier, she had surpassed Martina Navratilova's 306-win mark to become the female player with most Grand Slam match wins.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 am on 06 Sep

Serena Williams progresses to US Open quarters

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:27 am on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

World number one US' Serena Williams progressed to the quarterfinals of the 2016 US Open, after defeating Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 6-2, 6-3 on Monday. Chasing her sixth US Open title and a record 23rd Grand Slam title, Serena registered a record 308th career Grand Slam match victory. She will next face Romania's Simona Halep.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:27 am on 06 Sep

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Mirza-Strycova enters 2016 US Open quarters

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:02 am on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Seventh-seeded pair of Sania Mirza from India and Barbora Strycova from Czech Republic defeated the American-Japanese pair of Nicole Gibbs and Nao Hibino 6-4, 7-5 on Monday to enter the quarterfinals of 2016 US Open. In the last 8 round, the Indo-Czech pair will face the tournament's top seeds Kristina Mladenovic and Caroline Garcia from France.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:02 am on 06 Sep

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US Police threaten to boycott games over race protests

short by Yash Kumar / 12:54 am on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

The police in Santa Clara, USA have threatened to boycott San Francisco 49ers NFL games, if the team did not act against their quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who was protesting police brutality against African-Americans and minorities. Kaepernick has refused to stand for the American national anthem in recent games and alleged that police officers were given 'paid leave for murdering minorities'.

short by Yash Kumar / 12:54 am on 06 Sep

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Cyclist's father causes crash during race

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:18 am on 06 Sep 2016,Tuesday

Jonathan Boyer, the father of Jean-Bernard Boyer, cyclist in the France's Tour Cycliste Antenne Reunion, knocked off the leaders of the race's opening stage off their bikes on Sunday. Jean-Bernard Boyer, who pulled road barriers into the racers' route, was aggrieved that they did not wait for his son to rejoin them after having fallen in the race's opening stages.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:18 am on 06 Sep

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I still get nightmares of Harbhajan: Ponting

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:07 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting said that his "arch nemesis" while playing against India was Harbhajan Singh and he still gets nightmares about the off-spinner. The off-spinner dismissed Ponting on 10 occasions in Tests, more than any other bowler. Notably, Harbhajan's 300th career Test wicket was the former Australian captain.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:07 pm on 05 Sep

Club renames ground after fan who died of cancer

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:52 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

German football club SV Darmstadt 98 renamed their stadium as the 'Jonathan-Heimes Stadion am Boellenfalltor' in memory of Jonathan Heimes, a club supporter who died from cancer in March. The stadium's name will remain in memoriam for the entirety of the 2016-17 season. "Despite his illness, Jonathan has repeatedly given the team a lot of energy", said the club president.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:52 pm on 05 Sep

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Dhoni files complaint over Florida tech glitch

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:41 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

MS Dhoni has filed a complaint with BCCI over technical failures that occurred during the second T20I against West Indies in Florida. The match didn't start on time as the production house could not uplink the signals, causing a delay of 50 minutes to the start of the game. According to ICC rules, the match should've begun despite the failure.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:41 pm on 05 Sep

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Sakshi Malik to marry wrestler Satyawart Kadian

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:40 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian Rio bronze medal winning 24-year-old wrestler Sakshi Malik is set to tie the knot with Rohtak-based 22-year-old international wrestler Satyawart Kadian, later this year. The duo was engaged before Malik left for the Rio Olympics. Satyawart has won silver at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and is also a bronze medal winner at the 2014 Asian Championships.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:40 pm on 05 Sep

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Marathoner goes 4 miles wrong mid-race, still wins it

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:17 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Marathoner Connell Drummond was misdirected in a marathon race and ran almost four miles before correcting his path and winning the race. Drummond was leading the race when the official direction car took a wrong turn and later realised its mistake after two miles. Drummond returned and rejoined the race in the 16th place before going on to win it.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:17 pm on 05 Sep

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Chopra, Reddy win Brazil GP mixed doubles title

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:15 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian shuttlers Pranaav Chopra and Sikki Reddy defeated the Canadian pair of Toby Ng and Rachel Honderich 21-15, 21-16 to win the mixed doubles title at the Brazil Grand Prix on Sunday. Notably, this was Reddy and Chopra's maiden Grand Prix title and the duo finished the final in only 37 minutes.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:15 pm on 05 Sep

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Fan takes one-handed catch, wins free Aus trip

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:11 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Mateen Sharif, the spectator who took a single-handed catch during Pakistan's 5th ODI against England on Monday, has been awarded a free trip to Australia by one of the series' sponsors. Pakistan's Sarfraz Ahmed hit Chris Woakes for a six over deep midwicket, which was caught by Sharif by leaning over the advertising hoardings near the boundary.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:11 pm on 05 Sep

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12-yr-old 1st Indian to win Asian karting title

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Agra's 12-year-old Shahan Ali Mohsin, on Sunday, became the first Indian to win the Asian karting championship, after recovering from an infection before the final. "It is yet to sink in but I was in seriously bad shape just two days back and couldn’t even think of driving a kart, let alone fight for the Asian Championship title," Shahan said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 05 Sep

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80-yr-old successfully finishes Ironman World C'ship

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:36 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Octogenarian athlete Garth Barfoot of New Zealand successfully completed the Ironman 70.3 World Championship 2016 on Sunday in Australia's Sunshine Coast. The Ironman 70.3 competition consists of a 1.9 km swim, a 90 km bike ride, and a 21.1 km run, exactly half of the total distance covered in an Ironman triathlon.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:36 pm on 05 Sep

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Pakistan sink to lowest-ever rating in ODI rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:35 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

The Pakistan cricket team sunk to 86 points and the ninth rank in the latest ICC ODI rankings, registering their lowest-ever rating since the current ranking system's introduction in 2001. Following Pakistan's 4-1 series loss against England, Pakistan's chances of automatic qualification for the 2019 World Cup have dwindled, as only the top eight teams automatically qualify for the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:35 pm on 05 Sep

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SC quashes case against Dhoni over 'Lord Vishnu' row

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:23 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

The Supreme Court has quashed the complaint filed against India's limited-overs captain MS Dhoni for for his portrayal as 'Lord Vishnu' in a magazine three years ago. The cricketer had approached the Apex court after the Karnataka High Court refused to drop the criminal proceedings against him. Dhoni's 'Lord Vishnu' image was published as Business Today magazine's cover in 2013.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:23 pm on 05 Sep

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Yuvraj didn’t give me #farra, tweets Viru

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:30 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Following the launch of Yuvraj Singh’s fashion line, Virender Sehwag compiled identical tweets of those who missed the event including Ajinkya Rahane, Saina Nehwal, AB de Villiers and Gautam Gambhir. All the tweets were identical, prompting Sehwag to tweet, “Wonderful evening it was at @YWCFashion, but all 4 got same tuition. Kyun @YUVSTRONG12, u didn't give me this #Farra.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:30 pm on 05 Sep

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Leander Paes' US Open campaign comes to an end

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:31 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Indian tennis player Leander Paes' campaign at the US Open ended after he and his mixed doubles' partner Martina Hingis lost 7-6, 3-6, 13-11 to USA's Coco Vandeweghe and Rajeev Ram on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Indo-Canadian pair of Rohan Bopanna and Gabriela Dabrowski progressed to the quarterfinals with a 5-7, 6-3, 10-7 win over Lukasz Kubot and Andrea Hlavackova.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:31 pm on 05 Sep

Rafael Nadal crashes out of US Open 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:20 pm on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Two-time US Open champion, Spain's Rafael Nadal crashed out of the US Open 2016 after losing out 1-6, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 to France's Lucas Pouille in a four-hour long fourth round match on Monday. World number one Novak Djokovic progressed to the quarterfinal of the tournament after defeating Britain's Kyle Edmund 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 on Monday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:20 pm on 05 Sep

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50% tickets still unsold for Rio Paralympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:56 am on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Ticket sales for the upcoming Rio Paralympics, which begin on September 7, have seen around 50% of tickets being sold till now. Approximately 2.5 million tickets were on sale for 500 events, with prices in the range of 10 reais (₹200). Earlier, it was reported that the Games would be downsized considering “the most challenging circumstances faced in 56 years”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:56 am on 05 Sep

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Pak win 5th ODI to avoid whitewash by England

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:07 am on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Pakistan won the last ODI by four wickets against England at Cardiff on Thursday, to avoid a whitewash and end the five-match series 1-4. Batting first, England scored 302 in 50 overs, with opener Jason Roy top-scoring with 87(89). Pakistan achieved the target with 10 balls to spare, making it their sixth 300-plus successful chase, and first outside Asia.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:07 am on 05 Sep

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Abhinav Bindra to enter sports science business

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:04 am on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

After announcing his retirement from shooting, Abhinav Bindra has said that he will venture into the business of sports science. "I am involved in certain things, which is to do with fitness, doing something on the medical and... high-performance side of sports," said Bindra while adding that the concept of sports science is "not strong enough" in the country.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:04 am on 05 Sep

GB Paralympians allege incorrect classification

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:27 am on 05 Sep 2016,Monday

Great Britain's Paralympians have accused their federation of wrongly classifying disabilities, to boost their athletes' chances. GB's London Paralympics silver medalist Bethany Woodward has withdrawn from Rio over the issue, with other athletes alleging focus is on medal-winning rather than supporting disability. Athletes are classified on disability basis to make competition fair.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:27 am on 05 Sep

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Mirza-Dodig crash out of US Open mixed doubles

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:13 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Top-seeded pair of India's Sania Mirza and Croatia's Ivan Dodig crashed out of the 2016 US Open mixed doubles, after losing 3-6, 4-6 against unseeded Barbora Krejčíková and Marin Draganja in the second round on Sunday. However, Mirza along with her Czech partner Barbora Strycova have reached the third round in women’s doubles.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:13 pm on 04 Sep

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Warner first Aussie to score ODI century in SL

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:53 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

David Warner became the first Australian to score an ODI century in Sri Lanka, after hitting 106(126) in the final ODI against the Lankans at Pallekele on Sunday. Australia won the match by five wickets and the series 4-1. Earlier, Mark Taylor held the record for the highest ODI score by an Australian in Sri Lanka, scoring 94(129) in 1992.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:53 pm on 04 Sep

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Video: 1999 Cricket World Cup's tied semi-final

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:49 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

A two-minute video revisits the 1999 Cricket World Cup semi-final between Australia and South Africa, which ended in a tie. Needing 9 runs from the last over, South African all-rounder Lance Klusener, who turned 45 on Monday, hit two boundaries off the first two balls before causing a run-out. Australia qualified for final by virtue of performance in Super-Six round.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:49 pm on 04 Sep

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Sakshi made Rohtak University's Wrestling Director

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:39 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

The Haryana government has announced the appointment of Rio bronze medal winning Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik as the Wrestling Director at Rohtak's Maharshi Dayanand University. Haryana's Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Anil Vij also announced a ₹21 lakh reward and a 500 square yard plot in addition to the ₹2.5 crore already awarded under the state's sports policy.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:39 pm on 04 Sep

Aus beat SL by 5 wickets to win ODI series 4-1

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:29 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the 5th ODI at Pallekele on Sunday, to wrap up the five-match series 4-1. Batting first Sri Lanka were dismissed for 195, courtesy Mitchell Starc's figures of 3/40. In reply Australia chased down the target in 43 overs, driven by David Warner's 106(126), the first century by an Australian in Sri Lanka.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:29 pm on 04 Sep

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Indian paper calls Brett Lee ‘Indian speedster’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Former Australian bowler Brett Lee tweeted an excerpt from an Indian newspaper, which has referred to him as "Indian speedster". He tweeted, "Indian paper: Former Indian speedster Brett Lee has rated Indian Test skipper Virat Kohli as the best cricketer in the world at the moment." Lee recently starred in a film, called 'UnIndian', alongside Indian actress Tannishtha Chatterjee.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 04 Sep

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Das-Batra end record campaign at 2016 Czech Open

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:27 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

India’s table tennis duo of Mouma Das and Manika Batra ended their campaign at the 2016 Czech Open, after becoming the first Indian women’s doubles pair to reach an International Table Tennis Federation World Tour major semi-final. Playing their second tournament together, Das and Batra lost to Russians Polina Mikhailova and Maria Dolgikh in the last 4.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:27 pm on 04 Sep

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Sehwag's 319 best innings I've seen: de Villiers

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:08 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

In his soon-to-be-released autobiography, South African captain AB de Villiers has said Virender Sehwag's 319 against South Africa in Chennai in 2008 remains the "best Test innings" he's seen. He said, "It was just magnificent… Viru kept stepping away to leg and hitting inside out through the covers for four. You don't do that in Test cricket, but Viru did."

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:08 pm on 04 Sep

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Mercedes' Nico Rosberg wins Italian Grand Prix

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:47 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Mercedes' German Formula One racer Nico Rosberg won the Italian Grand Prix ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton, and Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in Monza on Sunday. With the win, Rosberg closed the difference between him and Hamilton to two points in the drivers' tally. Notably, this was Rosberg's maiden victory at the Italian Grand Prix.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:47 pm on 04 Sep

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UAE offering free tickets for its WC qualifier

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:44 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

UAE's Football Association is offering free entry at their team's 2018 World Cup qualifier against Australia in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. UAE won its previous match, an away game, 2-1 against Japan and a win against Australia will boost the team's chances to qualify for the tournament. UAE has featured only once in the FIFA World Cup, in 1990.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:44 pm on 04 Sep

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Yusuf Pathan to take part in Kenyan domestic league

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:38 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Indian middle order batsman Yusuf Pathan will travel to Kenya to play for the Stray Lions Cricket Club in Kenya's domestic cricket league. The batsman, who has received clearance from BCCI for participating in the Kenyan league, toured Bangladesh earlier this year to play for the Abahani Limited team in the Dhaka Premier League.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:38 pm on 04 Sep

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Shooter Abhinav Bindra announces retirement

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Olympic gold-medallist shooter Abhinav Bindra announced his retirement from shooting on Sunday. He said, "It is time to move on, hand over the baton to the younger generation." Bindra added, "I came fourth in Rio and now retiring after playing for two decades. In Rio, I didn’t win a medal and stood fourth but it gave me a great closure."

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 04 Sep

Yuvraj Singh launches his own fashion brand

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:56 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Saturday launched his own fashion brand YouWeCan Fashion (YWC Fashion). Cricketers including Dwayne Bravo, Chris Gayle and Bollywood actors Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone and others were present during the launch. "YWC’s motto is 'Live, Dare, Inspire!'" said Singh. Sale proceeds from the apparel brand will contribute to Singh's NGO YouWeCan started in 2012.

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:56 pm on 04 Sep

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'ICC trying to cut the hand that is feeding them'

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:59 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Expressing displeasure at the allocation of $135 million for 2017's Champions Trophy in England, a BCCI official said, "ICC is trying to cut the hand that is feeding them." "We have certain concerns and have sent queries to the ICC because the money that will be spent on the event will go from everyone's pockets," BCCI chief Anurag Thakur said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:59 pm on 04 Sep

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Serena cruises into US Open fourth round

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:32 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

American tennis star and current world number one Serena Williams progressed to the US Open fourth round after a 6-2, 6-1 victory against Sweden's Johanna Larsson on Saturday. With the win, Serena equals Roger Federer's record for most career wins in Grand Slam play. The American star will now face Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova on Monday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:32 pm on 04 Sep

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Aus cricketers visit flood-affected kids in SL

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:14 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Australian cricketers, who are currently playing a five-match ODI series in Sri Lanka, interacted with 40 children, who were affected by floods and landslides in the country in May. The event was a part of 'Cricket Cares', Cricket Australia’s initiative which aims to use the game as an agent of change in society through community work.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:14 pm on 04 Sep

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Andy Murray reaches US Open fourth round

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:02 pm on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

British number one Andy Murray progressed to the fourth round of the US Open 2016 after defeating Italy's Paolo Lorenzi 7-6, 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 on Saturday. Murray will next face Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov on Monday. US Open third seed Stanislas Wawrinka saved a match point against Britain's Dan Evans to complete a 4-6, 6-3, 6-7, 7-6, 6-2 win on Saturday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:02 pm on 04 Sep

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SA cricket team reserves 6 spots for black players

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:17 am on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Cricket South Africa has mandated inclusion of a minimum average of six players of colour in the national team, of which at least two must be black Africans. The targets will not be imposed in every match, but will be measured over the entire season across formats. The order comes as part of the Board’s bid to meet “transformation targets”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:17 am on 04 Sep

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US Open player fined $10k for abusing spectator

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:48 am on 04 Sep 2016,Sunday

Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic was fined $10,000 for making sexually explicit comments at a heckler in the crowd, during his first-round loss at the 2016 US Open. The fine on Tomic is the heaviest this tournament, wherein 15 violations have been reported and $35,600 has been collected so far. Almost $200,000 were collected through fines in last year’s tournament.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:48 am on 04 Sep

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Nike calls Serena ‘greatest athlete ever’ in ad

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:34 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

Nike released an advertisement featuring tennis player Serena Williams, referring to her as the ‘greatest athlete ever’. The video initially uses the phrase ‘the greatest female athlete ever’ to describe Serena, before the word ‘female’ is dropped. Serena had once objected to being called 'one of the greatest female athletes', and said she preferred the phrase without the word 'female'.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:34 pm on 03 Sep

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India beat Puerto Rico 4-1 in int'l friendly

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:11 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

The Indian football team, ranked 152nd worldwide, defeated 114th-ranked Puerto Rico 4-1 in an international friendly in Mumbai on Saturday. Puerto Rico went a goal ahead, before Narayan Das, Sunil Chhetri and Jeje Lalpekhlua helped India end the first half at 3-1. Jackichand Singh scored the final goal of the match in the 56th minute, to end it 4-1.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:11 pm on 03 Sep

Ranji Trophy games to be held at neutral venues

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:53 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

BCCI has announced the fixtures for the upcoming season of the Ranji Trophy, with matches slated to be held at neutral venues. Earlier in May, BCCI's technical committee, headed by former captain Sourav Ganguly, had recommended the same to remove the home advantage. The Ranji Trophy starts from October 6, with Chhattisgarh featuring for the first time in the competition.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:53 pm on 03 Sep

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ICC triples Champions Trophy budget from WT20

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:10 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

ICC has allocated $135 million for next year’s Champions Trophy in England, which is triple the $45 million allotted to the World T20 held in India in March. BCCI has expressed its reservations about the allocation, saying it hosted 58 matches in the 27-day World T20 event at one-third cost, whereas England will host 15 matches in the Champions Trophy.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:10 pm on 03 Sep

#ShamiKababRocks: Viru wishes Shami on birthday

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:54 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

Wishing Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami on his 26th birthday on Saturday, former cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Thank you to Shami ki Mummy. You gave birth to 1 of India's most spirited bowler. Hpy Bdy @MdShami11 #ShamiKababRocks". Shami made his international debut for India in 2013 and has taken 58 Test wickets and 87 ODI wickets since then.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:54 pm on 03 Sep

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Ronaldinho signs as Barça first-team ambassador

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:49 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

Ex-Brazil footballer Ronaldinho will return to his former club Barcelona, as the first team ambassador for an event in New York. He will represent the club at the inauguration of its new corporate facility in New York on September 6, along with club officials. Ronaldinho played for Barcelona between 2003-2008, winning two La Liga and one Champions League titles.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:49 pm on 03 Sep

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Footballer sent off for celebrating goal from stands

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:36 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

Medi Dresevic, a Swedish third tier footballer was sent off, after he celebrated his goal by jumping into the stands and applauding his hat-trick goal as an audience member. The defender applauded his final goal in Norrby IF's 6-1 win over Tvaaker before the referee showed him his second yellow card and sent him off.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:36 pm on 03 Sep

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Serena Williams reaches US Open round 3

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:09 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

American tennis star Serena Williams progressed to the third round of the US Open 2016 after defeating compatriot Vania King 6-3, 6-3 on Friday. The win was Williams' 306th career victory in Grand Slams. The world number one and 22-times Grand Slam champion will next face Sweden's Johanna Larsson on Saturday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:09 pm on 03 Sep

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Djokovic, Nadal reach US Open round 4

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

Serbian world number one Novak Djokovic progressed to the fourth round of the US Open after his third round opponent Russia's Mikhail Youzhny was forced to retire after the sixth game of the first set. Spain's Rafael Nadal also progressed to the fourth round after defeating Russia's Andrey Kuznetsov 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 03 Sep

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BCCI to conduct compulsory bimonthly fitness tests

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:05 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

The BCCI has decided to conduct compulsory bimonthly fitness tests on all contracted players, an initiative that is expected to help them monitor the core group of players and their fitness levels. The move comes after current Indian cricket team coach Anil Kumble had filed a report regarding the regular monitoring and fitness of the team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:05 pm on 03 Sep

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Sania Mirza into US Open mixed doubles 2nd round

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:57 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and her Croatian partner Ivan Dodig progressed to the second round of the US Open 2016 mixed doubles event on Saturday. The duo, who are the top-seeded pair at the event, began their campaign with a 6-4, 6-4 win over the American pair of Donald Young and Taylor Townsend.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:57 pm on 03 Sep

Paes and Bopanna bow out from the US Open 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:14 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

Indian tennis stars Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna crashed out of the US Open men's doubles event after losing their respective opening round matches on Friday. Paes and Germany's Andre Begemann lost 6-2, 5-7, 4-6 to France's Stephane Robert and Israel's Dudi Sela. Bopanna and Denmark's Frederik Nielsen lost 2-6, 6-7 to American Brian Baker and New Zealand's Marcus Daniell.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:14 pm on 03 Sep

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Sehwag shuns Arnab's offer to talk about Morgan

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:38 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag recently took to Twitter to say that he denied television journalist Arnab Goswami's offer asking him to express his views on Britain's Piers Morgan on his news channel. Giving the reason for his denial, Sehwag said, "[T]hat man (Morgan) doesn't deserve any airtime." Notably, Morgan had trolled Indians online for 'wildly' celebrating two Rio Olympics' medals.

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:38 pm on 03 Sep

MCC awards Honorary Life Membership to Zaheer Khan

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:38 pm on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has awarded former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan with an Honorary Life Membership of the club. Zaheer Khan is the second former Indian player to be elected in recent months following Virender Sehwag, who was inducted as a member in August. Zaheer became the 24th Indian cricketer to be awarded life membership at the MCC.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:38 pm on 03 Sep

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PM announces ₹200 cr sports package for J&K

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:26 am on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

PM Narendra Modi announced a ₹200 crore package for Jammu & Kashmir on Friday, to involve the state’s youngsters in sports. Two stadiums in Srinagar and Jammu would be upgraded as per international standards, besides the construction of indoor sporting halls in all districts. A ‘Sports for AII’ campaign will be implemented, which will involve popularising sports through village-level competitions.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:26 am on 03 Sep

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Video replays used for 1st time in int’l football

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:25 am on 03 Sep 2016,Saturday

Video replays were tested for the first time in an international football match during France’s 3-1 win over Italy in a friendly match on Thursday. FIFA president Gianni Infantino said that "football history" was made. He hopes the technology will be used at the 2018 World Cup, with tests scheduled in six countries, including Germany, in the next two years.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:25 am on 03 Sep

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Yogeshwar Dutt may get gold medal, not silver: Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

As per reports, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt’s 2012 London Olympics bronze medal may get upgraded to gold, after winner Toghrul Asgarov from Azerbaijan reportedly failed doping retests. Earlier, Dutt had tweeted his medal was upgraded to silver after late Russian wrestler Besik Kudukhov’s samples tested positive for banned substances. The upgrade, however, would be subject to Dutt passing dope retests.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 02 Sep

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Keep your eyes on the ball, kid tells Tendulkar

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:50 pm on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

Sachin Tendulkar tweeted a picture on Thursday from a shoot, which shows him playing with a kid. Tendulkar captioned the picture, “Keep your eyes on the ball, said the little champion!” The former India batsman has 12.2 million followers on Twitter, making him the most followed cricketer on the microblogging site.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:50 pm on 02 Sep

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Happy bday #BaalWaaleBurjKhalifa: Viru to Ishant

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:38 pm on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

Wishing Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma on his 28th birthday on Friday, Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Hpy Bday #BaalWaaleBurjKhalifa @ImIshant Sharma, the best #SharmajiKaLadka, jiske selection Se everyone is super happy.” Other cricketers also wished Ishant, with Sachin Tendulkar tweeting, “Happy Birthday @ImIshant, hope you achieve 'towering' success and accolades in the coming year!”

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:38 pm on 02 Sep

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Pogba agent’s summer earnings beat Ronaldo’s salary

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:34 pm on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

Football agent Mino Raiola, who negotiated three transfers for Manchester United, earned more this window than what the world's highest-paid footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, does at Real Madrid. Raiola reportedly made over £30 million (₹266 crore) negotiating Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s transfers. Ronaldo receives £17.7 million (₹157 crore) each season at Real Madrid.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:34 pm on 02 Sep

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Russia to hold own Games for banned Paralympians

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:30 pm on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

Russia will organise a two-day tournament for its banned Paralympians, coinciding with the start of the Paralympic Games in Brazil on September 7, as per Russia’s Paralympic Committee head Vladimir Lukin's announcement on Tuesday. Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin had lashed out at the blanket doping ban on Russia’s Paralympians and pledged to organise competitions to “show their skills”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:30 pm on 02 Sep

India sends its largest Paralympic squad to Rio

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:58 pm on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

India is sending a contingent of 17 athletes, its largest ever, to the Paralympic Games beginning September 7 in Rio de Janeiro. The contingent consists of 15 men and two women who will compete across five sports, including archery, athletics, powerlifting, shooting and swimming. India has participated in ten Paralympics till now, winning eight medals, including two golds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:58 pm on 02 Sep

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Eng take 4-0 lead over Pak in 5-match ODI series

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:36 am on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

England defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the fourth ODI on Thursday, to take a 4-0 lead in the five-match series. Pakistan set a target of 247, with captain Azhar Ali's 80(104) being the highest individual score of the match. England achieved the target with 12 balls to spare, courtesy a 103-run fifth-wicket stand between Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:36 am on 02 Sep

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Cricket SA in profits for 1st time in 25 yrs

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:49 am on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

Cricket South Africa's (CSA) affiliates earned profits for the first time since 1991, the year South Africa was reinstated into international cricket, CSA President Chris Nenzani announced. He attributed the achievement to "heightened corporate governance and diligent operational processes" at the domestic level. The board will announce the audit results at its Annual General Meeting on Saturday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:49 am on 02 Sep

'Dutt to be dope-tested before medal upgrade'

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:31 am on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's preserved samples will undergo dope retests before his London 2012 bronze gets upgraded to silver, a Wrestling Federation of India official said. Silver-winning late wrestler Besik Kudukhov's samples tested positive for doping due to which Dutt's rank was elevated. However, he tweeted he'd like the late wrestler's family to keep the medal and the recognition is enough.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:31 am on 02 Sep

Manuel Neuer named German football team captain

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:05 am on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

Following Bastian Schweinsteiger's retirement from international football, the German Football Association has announced goalkeeper Manuel Neuer as the team's new captain. The 30-year-old, who is widely known for his sweeping skills, has 71 caps for the national side, which includes Germany's World Cup title win in 2014. Neuer will lead Germany for the first time in November against Italy.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:05 am on 02 Sep

IS bans football referees for upholding FIFA laws

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:59 am on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

The Islamic State (IS) has banned football referees in one of its Syrian strongholds for upholding the rules of FIFA instead of the Sharia law. IS commanders reportedly said the referees "do not judge according to what Allah has revealed". They have also written new rules, which allow injured players to claim compensation or exact revenge on their opponents.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:59 am on 02 Sep

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2015 WC semis loss greatest disappointment: ABD

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:44 am on 02 Sep 2016,Friday

In his recently-released autobiography, South Africa captain AB de Villiers has said losing the 2015 World Cup semi-final to New Zealand was his career's "greatest disappointment". De Villiers suggested racial factors influenced the selection, with "player of colour" Vernon Philander being selected ahead of Kyle Abbott. He has further stated winning a World Cup with SA is his "burning ambition".

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:44 am on 02 Sep

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'Home boards must pay for negligent play loss'

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:52 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

In a column, cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has expressed that home cricket boards should be held responsible if negligence on their part leads to loss of play. Bhogle wrote in the context of the second India-West Indies T20I in Florida, which is being investigated after a delayed start and frequent rain interruptions led to the forfeiture of the match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:52 pm on 01 Sep

Indian players make winning start in US Open

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Indian participants made a winning start at the 2016 US Open, after Sania Mirza, Leander Paes, and Rohan Bopanna all won their respective opening round doubles matches. Mixed doubles defending champions Leander Paes and Martina Hingis progressed to the second round, while women's doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova also won their opening round match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 01 Sep

US girl finds stolen Olympic gold medal in trash

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:16 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

A seven-year-old girl from Atlanta, US, found a stolen Olympic gold medal in trash, belonging to Joe Jacobi, the men's canoe double slalom champion at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics. The girl later returned the medal to the Olympian, who visited the girl's school. Jacobi had posted about his medal being stolen from his car in June on social media.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:16 pm on 01 Sep

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'Aus need to score, not survive on Asia wickets'

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:04 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath said the current Australian team gets "too defensive" playing on Asian tracks and looks to "survive". “They should have the intent to score runs. They just can't look to survive," said McGrath. Australia has suffered three consecutive series losses in Asia, with their last Test win in the continent coming in 2011 against Sri Lanka.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:04 pm on 01 Sep

Premier League summer transfers cross record £1 bn

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:11 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Premier League's 2016 summer transfer window saw the total amount reach record £1.165 billion (over ₹10,000 crore), topping the previous best of £870 million in 2015. While 13 clubs broke their transfer records, Manchester City led the window, spending £174.05 million. In the same period, Paul Pogba, signed by Manchester United, became the world's most expensive footballer at £93.25 million.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:11 pm on 01 Sep

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Want Akshay Kumar to play me in my biopic: McGrath

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:52 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former Australian international cricketer Glenn McGrath has said that he would want Akshay Kumar to portray him in his biopic. Glenn also said that from Hollywood, he would want Hugh Jackman to play him as Jackman is an "Aussie himself and loves cricket". McGrath holds the world record for the highest number of Test wickets by a fast bowler.

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:52 pm on 01 Sep

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A golden heart Yogeshwar Dutt, tweets Tendulkar

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:19 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Lauding Yogeshwar Dutt's gesture to let late wrestler Besik Kudukhov's family keep his Olympic silver medal, ex-cricketer Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, "A golden heart @DuttYogi. The gesture speaks volumes of your sporting spirit & sensitive personality. Proud of your act and achievements!" Earlier, Kudukhov failed a London 2012 doping retest, after which Dutt's bronze medal was upgraded to silver.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:19 pm on 01 Sep

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Taunting me with suicide shameful: Binny's wife

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:34 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Cricketer Stuart Binny's wife and TV presenter, Mayanti Langer on Wednesday posted a letter on Twitter, responding to people who trolled her after Binny bowled a 32-run over in the first T20I against West Indies. "Taunting me with suicide is shameful. I hope no one demands the death of your loved ones or sends images threatening the same," wrote Langer.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:34 pm on 01 Sep

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Japan panel finds no illegality in Tokyo Olympic bid

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:42 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

A report published by an independent Japanese Olympic Committee panel said that the $2 million payment to Black Tidings, a Singapore-based consultancy, was legitimate and had been made in return of services provided. Earlier, the payment had been under suspicion due to the involvement of Black Tidings' Papa Diack, who is wanted in France on bribery and corruption charges.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:42 pm on 01 Sep

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Sachin launches his own sports management company

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:18 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar launched SRT Sports, his own sports management company on Wednesday. The former cricketer has roped in former Tata Group senior executive Mrinmoy Mukherjee as the Chief Executive Officer of the company. "SRT Sports Management's promise is to build around three key pivots of trust, transparency, and performance", said Mukherjee.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:18 pm on 01 Sep

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Produnova should be renamed 'Karmakar Vault': Biles

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:17 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

American gymnast Simone Biles, who won four golds in Rio, told Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar that the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique should consider re-naming the Produnova vault to the ‘Karmakar Vault’. Speaking about the incident, Dipa said, "I think she must have been joking when she said ‘Karmakar vault,’ either way it gave me a massive confidence boost."

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:17 pm on 01 Sep

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Courtney Walsh joins Bangladesh as bowling coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:18 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Former West Indies pacer Courtney Walsh has joined the Bangladesh cricket team as its Specialist Bowling Coach. Walsh, who has served as the West Indies Under 19 side's manager, a bowling consultant in the Caribbean Premier League, and a national selector, will serve the Bangladeshi team till the ICC 2019 World Cup. Notably, Walsh is the fifth-highest wicket-taker in Tests.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:18 pm on 01 Sep

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Steyn reclaims number one ranking in Tests

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:18 pm on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

South African pacer Dale Steyn reclaimed the number one ranking in the ICC Test Bowlers' rankings, after picking up match figures of 8/99 in South Africa's 204-run win over New Zealand in Centurion. The 33-year-old pacer leapfrogged England's James Anderson and India's R Ashwin, who are now ranked second and third respectively.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:18 pm on 01 Sep

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'SAI cleared ₹20cr for Rio athletes in 6 months'

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:00 am on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

As per reports, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) cleared proposals made by India's Rio-bound athletes, amounting to nearly ₹20 crore since March 2016. The proposals were cleared in 54 meetings held under the Target Olympic Podium Scheme between April and August to ensure support for India's medal prospects. Shooter Heena Sindhu reportedly got ₹1 crore aid under the scheme.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:00 am on 01 Sep

Unicyclist cycles atop 840-ft chimney in Romania

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:00 am on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Romanian unicyclist Flaviu Cernescu has uploaded a video of himself cycling atop an 840-feet chimney in Romania. The video shows him standing on the edge of the railing-less chimney, juggling oranges, performing a wheel-walk and hanging from a ledge at the top. The video was filmed using a GoPro camera and has received over 7,00,000 views on YouTube.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:00 am on 01 Sep

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Man City loan out Hart, Nasri on deadline day

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:31 am on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

Manchester City sent out four players, including goalkeeper Joe Hart and midfielder Samir Nasri, on season-long loans on transfer deadline day, August 31. The transfers saw Joe Hart move to Italian outfit Torino, Nasri to Sevilla, striker Wilfried Bony to Stoke City, and defender Eliaquim Mangala to Valencia. The players, when bought, cumulatively cost the Manchester club around £100 million.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:31 am on 01 Sep

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'Indian Olympians went overboard with demands'

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:18 am on 01 Sep 2016,Thursday

According to a report, the Sports Authority of India said some Rio Olympians went a "bit overboard" with their demands while preparing for the Games. Records revealed that marathoner Kavita Raut had submitted a ₹26.41 lakh proposal for her training, which included ₹18.9 lakh for accommodation. Sprinter Dutee Chand made demands for shoes after being allotted ₹30 lakh aid.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:18 am on 01 Sep

No batsman played me better than Inzamam: Akhtar

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:50 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Former Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar recently said that no batsman played him better than his former teammate and ex-Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq. "His footwork was quick... I always thought he had an extra second. However fast I bowled, he had placed himself where the ball would land," said Shoaib, who played 34 Test matches alongside Inzamam.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:50 pm on 31 Aug

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Stuntwoman sets record on America Ninja Warrior

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:49 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

American stuntwoman Jessie Graff became the first woman to complete Stage 1 of the final course of sports entertainment competition 'American Ninja Warrior'. Graff, who completed the obstacle course within the stipulated time of 2:20 minutes, was one of the eight participants in the competition. Only one competitor has completed the final course's four stages in the show's seven seasons.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:49 pm on 31 Aug

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Aus take unassailable 3-1 series lead over SL

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:49 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the fourth ODI at Dambulla on Wednesday, to take an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series. Aussie pacer John Hastings' career-best bowling figures of 6/45 helped restrict the Lankas to 212. Later, Aaron Finch's 18-ball 50, the joint-fastest for an Australian, helped the visitors achieve the target in 31 overs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:49 pm on 31 Aug

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Nike ad stars 86-year-old triathlete 'Iron Nun'

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:18 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Nike has released an advertisement titled 'Unlimited Youth', featuring 86-year-old American nun Madonna Buder. The ad narrates Buder's story, who has run 45 Ironman Triathlons and is nicknamed 'Iron Nun'. Buder ran her first Ironman triathlon at 55, and at 82, became the oldest woman to complete the triathlon, finishing with a record time in the 80-84 age group.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:18 pm on 31 Aug

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BCCI open to using revised DRS but not Hawk-Eye

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:03 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur said the board is open to using the revised model of Decision Review System (DRS), provided the Hawk-Eye technology is completely removed from it. According to Thakur, the point of using the technology is nullified since it is not 100% accurate. DRS was first implemented in Tests in 2008 and India has opposed its usage since.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:03 pm on 31 Aug

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Serena Williams eases into US Open round two

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:18 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Six-time US Open and 22-time Grand Slam champion USA's Serena Williams progressed to the second round of the 2016 edition of the tournament, after a 6-3, 6-3 win over Russia's Ekaterina Makarova on Wednesday. Polish world number four Agnieszka Radwańska also reached the second round with a 6-1, 6-1 win over USA's Jessica Pegula.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:18 pm on 31 Aug

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Police use tear gas on Sri Lankan cricket fans

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:15 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Local police used tear gas on over 300 Sri Lankan cricket fans, who tried to force their way into the Dambulla stadium, which was hosting the fourth ODI match between Sri Lanka and Australia. Fans tried to force their way into the stadium after the authorities announced that all tickets had been sold and asked anyone without tickets to leave.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:15 pm on 31 Aug

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Andy Murray progresses to US Open round two

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:10 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

World number one Andy Murray progressed to the second round of US Open 2016, defeating Czech Republic's Lukas Rosol 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday. Murray, coming off a 22 match win streak which ended in Cincinnati Open final, won the Wimbledon and Olympic gold during the run. Meanwhile, Australia's world number 16 Nick Kyrgios also progressed to the second round.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:10 pm on 31 Aug

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SAI centres to get CCTVs after Narsingh case

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:31 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Sports Authority of India (SAI) has decided to install CCTV cameras in its nine regional centres across the country, following wrestler Narsingh Yadav's doping controversy. SAI has also released an order banning athletes from cooking in their rooms or entering the mess kitchen. Narsingh had accused a junior wrestler of spiking his food, which resulted in his four-year doping ban.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:31 pm on 31 Aug

Barça U12 boys console defeated Japanese team

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

FC Barcelona’s ‘Infantil B’, or under-12 team, defeated their Japanese opponents FC Omya in the final of the World Challenge Cup in Japan, and later consoled them after the losing side was left in tears. A video has emerged which shows the Barcelona side, led by captain Adria Capdevila Puigmal, embracing and talking to their crying opponents.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 31 Aug

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Lucky I wasn't good in studies: Gopichand

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:43 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Badminton coach Pullela Gopichand, who's coached Olympic medallists Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, said he felt lucky he wasn't good in studies, since it let him continue with sports. "My brother was a state champion, went to IIT and stopped playing. I wrote the engineering exam and failed, but continued in sports. This is where I stand now," said Gopichand.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:43 pm on 31 Aug

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Rio gold winner's village rewarded with electricity

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:09 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Kenya's women's Olympic 1,500 meters gold medal winner in Rio, Faith Kipyegon's village of Ndabibit was provided with electricity after her father requested the authorities for it. Following her father's request, Kenyan authorities installed the power line in nine days. Moreover, Samsung pledged a flat screen Television set for her family, while SuperSport is giving them a decoder.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:09 pm on 31 Aug

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Korean swimming manager quits over hidden cam scandal

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:49 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

South Korean national swimming team manager, Ahn Jong-Taek has resigned amid an undergoing investigation into the alleged installation of hidden cameras for taking pictures of female athletes. Jong-Taek said that, as manager, he felt responsible for the "shameful" incident. The former swimmer has already admitted to his involvement in a similar incident in 2013.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:49 pm on 31 Aug

'Athletes took family members as coaches to Rio'

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:44 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

According to reports, some Indian athletes took their family members in official capacities to Rio Olympics on government funds. Sania Mirza's mother travelled with her as the manager of the tennis team, while discus thrower Vikas Gowda took his father instead of his coach. Golfer Aditi Ashok and discus thrower Seema Antil were among others who travelled with family members.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:44 pm on 31 Aug

Srinath is only Indian pacer to take 300 ODI wickets

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:21 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Former cricketer Javagal Srinath is the first and the only Indian fast bowler to take 300 wickets in One-Day Internationals. The pacer also holds the joint record for the highest number of wickets for India across World Cups, along with Zaheer Khan. Srinath, who turned 47 on Wednesday finished his ODI career with 315 wickets.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:21 pm on 31 Aug

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Maria Sharapova interned under NBA commissioner

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:48 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova, who was banned from tennis over doping charges, interned at the National Basketball Association (NBA), working alongside commissioner Adam Silver. The 29-year-old had earlier worked for two weeks at the London-based advertising agency, VCCP. The Court of Arbitration for Sport is expected to reveal its decision regarding Sharapova's doping case in September.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:48 pm on 31 Aug

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Srinath bowled wide to help Kumble get 10-wicket haul

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:36 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian pacer Javagal Srinath, in the 1999 Delhi Test, deliberately bowled wide off the stumps to avoid taking a wicket when Pakistan team was nine down. Anil Kumble, who had claimed all nine wickets, went on to become only the second bowler in history to take all ten wickets in an innings. Notably, Srinath was born on August 31, 1969.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:36 pm on 31 Aug

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Piers Morgan challenges Viru over WC and Olympic gold

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:09 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

British broadcaster Piers Morgan challenged former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag on Twitter, over England's poor runs in cricket World Cups and India's poor performance at the Olympics. Morgan's tweet read, "Hi @virendersehwag, I bet you 1 million rupees (₹10 lakh) to charity that England wins a[n] ODI World Cup before India wins another Olympic Gold. Accept?"

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:09 pm on 31 Aug

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Pretending there's no Eng-Pak ODI series, tweets user

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:06 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to England's 444-run total and their 169-run victory over Pakistan, a user tweeted, "I'm pretending there is no ODI series going on between England and Pakistan. Maybe this way, it'll just vanish". Another tweet read, "England has scored 444 against Pakistan in ODI. Balochistan to door ki baat hai, Pakistan izzat bacha le wahi kaafi hai".

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:06 pm on 31 Aug

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Yogeshwar wants late wrestler's family to keep silver

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:04 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt wants late Russian wrestler Besik Kudukhov’s family to keep the silver medal he won at the London Olympics. In his tweet, Dutt said that the sympathy towards the deceased and his family is paramount for him. Yogeshwar's bronze has been upgraded to silver after the original silver-winner, Kudukhov, posthumously failed a retrospective dope test.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:04 pm on 31 Aug

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Karlovic hits 61 aces to set new US Open record

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:56 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Croatia's Ivo Karlovic shattered the US Open aces' match record during his five-set first round win over Taiwan's Yen-Hsun Lu on Tuesday. Karlovic hit a total of 61 aces, surpassing the previous record of 49, set by Richard Krajicek in 1999. Karlovic is the leading ace-hitter with 11,277 career aces so far, 1,196 aces ahead of second-placed compatriot Goran Ivanisevic.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:56 pm on 31 Aug

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Zee sells Ten Sports to Sony for $385 million

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 01:46 pm on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

The board of Zee Entertainment has approved the sale of its sports broadcast operations, Ten Sports network, to Sony for $385 million (around ₹2,600 crore), reports claimed. According to Zee, the sale will be completed within four to five months. With this sale, an EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) loss of ₹100 crore will be relieved, Zee added.

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 01:46 pm on 31 Aug

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48 years since 1st ever 'six 6s' in an over

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:30 am on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Former West Indian cricketer Garfield Sobers became the first ever batsman in the history of the game to hit six sixes in an over on August 31, 1968. Captaining Nottinghamshire, Sobers hit Glamorgan's Malcolm Nash for six sixes, the first and last of which ended outside the ground. Notably, Sobers declared the innings right after the end of the over.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:30 am on 31 Aug

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Amir becomes 1st ever no. 11 batsman to score 50

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 am on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Pakistani bowler Mohammad Amir became the first player batting at number 11 to score a half-century, making 58(28) in the third ODI against England at Nottingham on Tuesday. The bowler was Pakistan's joint top-scorer in the match, which saw England put up the highest total in ODI history. Amir surpassed the previous best of 43 by Shoaib Akhtar in 2003.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 am on 31 Aug

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England's record ODI total seals series vs Pak

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:29 am on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

England defended the largest-ever ODI total of 444 to register a 169-run victory over Pakistan at Nottingham on Tuesday, taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. England opener Alex Hales was the top-scorer of the match with his 171, while a four-wicket haul by seamer Chris Woakes helped the hosts restrict Pakistan to 275 in 42.4 overs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:29 am on 31 Aug

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Riaz posts 2nd worst bowling figures in ODIs

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:45 am on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Pakistani pacer Wahab Riaz finished the third ODI against England at Nottingham on Tuesday with the bowling figures 0/110 in 10 overs, the second-worst in ODI history. Australia's Mick Lewis holds the record for most ODI runs conceded, with figures of 0/113 against South Africa in 2006. Riaz is the first Pakistani bowler to give away 100-plus runs in ODIs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:45 am on 31 Aug

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College football team holds 54 yr sellout record

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:36 am on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

US college football team Nebraska Cornhuskers holds a 54-year record of selling out each of their home games since 1962 in the NCAA (American college) football league. The ongoing streak consists of an NCAA record 347 games, with their home ground having a capacity of around 90,000. The run of sellout games has seen the home side win 297 matches.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:36 am on 31 Aug

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Indian-origin bowler takes 10-for in Liverpool league

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:16 am on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian-origin bowler Shrikant Mundhe on Saturday became the first player to take 10 wickets in an innings in the Liverpool Competition Premier League since its inception in 2000. Playing for Colwyn Bay, the 27-year-old Maharashtrian all-rounder also top-scored for his team helping them to a one-wicket victory. Mundhe is also the 17th league player since 1920 to take a 10-for.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:16 am on 31 Aug

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'Indian Rio medalists among least funded by SAI'

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:25 am on 31 Aug 2016,Wednesday

As per reports, India's medal winners at the Rio Olympics, shuttler PV Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik, were among the least funded Olympians by the Sports Authority of India (SAI). While Sakshi received ₹12 lakh under the Target Olympic Podium scheme, Sindhu was allocated ₹44 lakh. Fourth-placed gymnast Dipa Karmakar, on the other hand, received ₹2 lakh for her training.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:25 am on 31 Aug

Hales makes Eng's highest individual ODI score

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:49 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

English opener Alex Hales made the highest individual ODI score for England, scoring 171 off 122 balls in the third ODI against Pakistan at Nottingham on Tuesday. The match saw England score 444/3 in 50 overs, thereby recording the highest-ever ODI score by a team. Hales broke English player Robin Smith's record, who had made 167* against Australia in 1993.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:49 pm on 30 Aug

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England post highest ever total in ODI history

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:57 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

England posted the highest ever total in ODI history, scoring 444/3 in 50 overs in the third ODI against Pakistan at Nottingham on Tuesday. They broke the previous record of 443, which was scored by Sri Lanka against Netherlands in 2006. England reached 400 in 46.4 overs, equalling South Africa's record for the quickest 400 in ODIs, set in 2006.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:57 pm on 30 Aug

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KL Rahul’s ton boosts his T20I rank by 67 places

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:44 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Indian batsman KL Rahul's ton in the first T20I match against West Indies on Saturday helped him boost his T20I batting rank by 67 places. Rahul, who was earlier ranked 98th, is now at the 31st spot in the table. Incidentally, he is also the quickest player in the world to score centuries in all three formats of the game.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:44 pm on 30 Aug

Triathlete collides with deer during race

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:48 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Shane O'Reilly, a 30-year-old triathlete, collided with a deer during the cycling part of the Dublin City Triathlon on Sunday. O'Reilly, who was competing against more than 1,000 participants, had 10 kilometres left in the road race when he was struck by the animal. He was left with a cracked helmet following the incident but managed to carry on.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:48 pm on 30 Aug

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IS planned attack on Aus team in B’desh: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:28 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

As per reports, Islamic State militants had planned to attack the Australian cricket team in Bangladesh, had they continued with their tour last year. Australians were scheduled to visit Bangladesh in September 2015 but pulled out a day before the scheduled start citing security concerns. England is also reportedly rethinking their scheduled Bangladesh tour following a terror attack in July.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:28 pm on 30 Aug

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SA beat NZ by 204 runs to win Test series 1-0

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:17 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

South Africa defeated New Zealand by 204 runs to win the second Test, and the series 1-0 on Tuesday. Chasing a 400-run target, New Zealand were dismissed for 195, courtesy Dale Steyn's 26th five-for. Steyn, who became the first bowler since 1982 to dismiss both openers for golden ducks, climbed to the 10th-spot on the all-time highest Test wicket-takers' list.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:17 pm on 30 Aug

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Djokovic elected as ATP Player Council President

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:54 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

World number one Novak Djokovic was elected as the ATP Player Council President, ahead of the US Open. South Africa's world number 35 Kevin Anderson was elected as the Vice President of the council, which is a representative body for the tennis players participating on the tour. Other members of the council include Andy Murray, Jamie Murray and Gilles Simon.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:54 pm on 30 Aug

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Rooney to retire from England duty after 2018 WC

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:18 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

England captain Wayne Rooney has confirmed his international retirement after the 2018 football World Cup in Russia. Rooney, who is England's top goalscorer with 53 goals, said, "Russia will be my last opportunity to do anything with England so I'm going to try to enjoy these two years and hopefully I can end my time with England on a high."

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:18 pm on 30 Aug

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India-Pak series most requested: US city mayor

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:41 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The mayor of Lauderhill city in Florida, which hosted India-West Indies T20Is, said he is getting maximum requests to organise an India-Pakistan series at the stadium. "I hope authorities take heed and host a series between these two nations," he added. India played its first international match in the US on Saturday in Lauderhill, the country's only designated cricket stadium.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:41 pm on 30 Aug

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Barcelona sign Paco Alcácer for $33.5 million

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:13 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Spanish league champions FC Barcelona announced the signing of Valencia's Spanish forward Paco Alcácer on Tuesday for a fee of approximately $33.5 million. The forward has signed a five-year-long contract with the Spanish champions. Alcácer began his senior career at Valencia and scored a total of 47 goals in 147 appearances.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:13 pm on 30 Aug

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Djokovic, Nadal advance to 2nd round of US Open

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Defending champion and world number one Serbia's Novak Djokovic began his title defence and advanced to the second round of the US Open after a 6-3, 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 win over Poland's Jerzy Janowicz. Spaniard Rafael Nadal also progressed to the second round after registering a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 over Uzbekistan's Denis Istomin.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 30 Aug

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Former players demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:03 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian hockey players gathered at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar to demand a Bharat Ratna for Indian hockey legend, Major Dhyan Chand. "He is known as a wizard of hockey and we have heard so many stories about him. If any sportsperson deserves the honour, it is him", said former captain Ajit Pal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:03 pm on 30 Aug

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100-year-old Indian wins at American Masters Games

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Man Kaur, a 100-year-old sprinter from Chandigarh, finished a 100-metre sprint in one minute and 21 seconds, to win gold at the American Masters Games in Vancouver. Kaur was the only competitor in her age category at the international event, which is held for athletes aged over 30. Besides her sprint, Kaur also won gold in javelin and shot put.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 30 Aug

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NehraJi upgraded, now Yogeshwar upgrade, tweets Sehwag

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Wah !Cricket upgraded in US, NehraJi upgraded to smartphone and now #YogeshwarDutt's 2012 bronze likely to be upgraded to silver.#Upgrade", following reports of Yogeshwar Dutt's medal upgrade. Yogeshwar won bronze in the men's 60-kg freestyle in London and may get upgraded to silver after the original medal-holder failed a retrospective dope test.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 30 Aug

2012 Olympic bronze upgraded to silver: Yogeshwar

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:55 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, who won a bronze medal at the London 2012 Olympics, said in a tweet that his bronze been upgraded to silver. The upgrade has been triggered by a positive dope test of late Russian wrestler Besik Kudukhov, the original silver winner in the 60-kg freestyle event. Following the upgrade, India now has eight Olympic silver medals.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:55 pm on 30 Aug

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CRPF appoints shuttler PV Sindhu as Commandant

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:44 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Rio Olympic silver medal-winning Indian shuttler, PV Sindhu has been appointed as an honorary Commandant of the CRPF, the nation's largest paramilitary force. Sindhu, who will also be made the brand ambassador of the force, will be presented the rank badges and camouflage combat fatigues of the CRPF at a ceremonial event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:44 pm on 30 Aug

Need to build sports culture to win medals: Gopichand

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:42 pm on 30 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Indian badminton coach Pullela Gopichand has said that India can win more Olympic medals only if sports culture is built in the country through nurturing talent at the grassroots level. "School sport is important. Unless we have a large pool of players playing different sports, it is tough to get more than an odd medal,” Gopichand added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:42 pm on 30 Aug

Rahane, Lalita, Vinesh Phogat receive Arjuna Award

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:13 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Athlete Lalita Babar, cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, and wrestler Vinesh Phogat, along with 12 other sportspersons were conferred with the Arjuna Award at the Rashtrapati Bhawan on Monday. Deaf wrestler Virender Singh and Para-athlete Sandeep Singh Mann were also awarded the sporting honour, which constitutes a medal, a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, and a citation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:13 pm on 29 Aug

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Paes-Bopanna weren't prepared for Rio: Bhupathi

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi has said that the Indian men's doubles duo of Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna didn't practise together enough to have a decent chance of winning a medal in Rio. "[Medal] was never going to happen in doubles. Our best bet was mixed (doubles), but unfortunately we came close, but it did not happen,” added Bhupathi.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 29 Aug

31st World Bog Snorkelling Championships held

short by Sanira Mediratta / 08:42 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

The 31st World Bog Snorkelling Championships was held on Sunday in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales. The annual event involves people swimming through two lengths of a 55-metre swamp in the fastest possible time, with only a snorkel for help. The world record for the same was set in 2014 by Kirsty Johnson with a time of 1 minute and 22.56 seconds.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 08:42 pm on 29 Aug

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Dipa Karmakar's coach given Dronacharya Award

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:37 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee, Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar's coach Bishweshwar Nandi was awarded the Dronacharya Award on Monday. "[My] joy is doubled as my coach also got the Dronacharya Award, I am very happy for him," Dipa said after receiving her award on Monday. Moreover, Virat Kohli's coach Raj Kumar Sharma was also conferred with the Dronacharya Award.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:37 pm on 29 Aug

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H'yana Minister donates ₹50L to Dera Sacha Sauda

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 08:32 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij has sparked a controversy for donating ₹50 lakh to Dera Sacha Sauda for promoting sports. The Opposition slammed the move saying that the games played at Dera like kho-kho are not played at national and international levels. However, defending himself, Vij said, "If I had power to donate more, then I'd have done so."

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 08:32 pm on 29 Aug

Sindhu's Rio final viewers more than India WT20 semi

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:30 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

According to research conducted by media analysis house ZAPR, Indian shuttler PV Sindhu's gold medal match at the Rio Olympics garnered more viewers than India's semi-final match against the West Indies in the 2016 World T20. Sindhu's final was watched by a total of 6.65 crore viewers, surpassing the World T20 semi-final's viewership figures by almost one crore viewers.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:30 pm on 29 Aug

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TN Premier League using VJD method instead of D/L

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Tamil Nadu Premier League is using the VJD method in place of the Duckworth-Lewis method for deciding adjusted scores in rain-affected matches. Devised by a Kerala-based engineer, V Jayadevan, the VJD method is inclusive of the teams' recent form and the changing scoring rates because of the play's halt. Notably, the Duckworth-Lewis method is widely considered to be "very mechanical".

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 pm on 29 Aug

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F1 driver drinks winners' champagne from his shoe

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:28 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Red Bull F1 driver Australia's Daniel Ricciardo drank the race winners' champagne from his shoe after finishing second in the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. Ricciardo poured the champagne in his shoe while standing at the podium and shared it with compatriot and former racer Mark Webber. Ricciardo performed the same ritual after his podium finish at the German GP.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:28 pm on 29 Aug

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Silchenko wins Cliff Diving World Series title

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:16 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Russian diver Artem Silchenko, won the men's event of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series 2016, held in Italy on Sunday. The diver, jumping from the 27-metre cliff jump platform, celebrated his second title after his win at the event in 2013. Canadian diver Lysanne Richard won the women's competition for the first time, diving from the 21.5-metre platform.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:16 pm on 29 Aug

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Base jumper live-streamed fatal jump on Facebook

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Italian wingsuit pilot, Armin Schmieder live-streamed his life's last skydive on Facebook, after his dive in the Swiss Alps turned out to be fatal. Before his last jump, the 28-year-old told his followers on Facebook, "today you fly with me". Schmieder's accident comes after wingsuit pilot Alexander Polli was killed when he hit a tree at 5,000 feet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 29 Aug

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Kohli to replace Dhoni as PepsiCo icon: Reports

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:22 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

According to reports, Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli is set to replace limited-overs captain MS Dhoni as PepsiCo's icon, following the company's announcement that it will terminate its 11-year association with Dhoni. Notably, the company also has actors Ranbir Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra as its brand ambassadors.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:22 pm on 29 Aug

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Indian women hockey players made to sit on train floor

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:12 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Indian hockey players Deep Grace Ekka, Namita Toppo, Sunita Lakra and Lilima Minz, who represented India at the Rio Olympics, were made to sit on their coach's floor as their train tickets were unconfirmed. Activists have called on Minister of State for Sports and Youth Affairs Vijay Goel to register a case of inhuman treatment and negligence against railway officials.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:12 pm on 29 Aug

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Fiji rugby coach gifted land after Rio gold

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Fiji's rugby sevens coach, Ben Ryan has been gifted three acres of land in Fiji after helping the nation win its first-ever Olympic medal. He was also given a "chiefly name" at a Fijian ceremony, after leading Fiji to the Rio Olympics gold medal. Last week, he was awarded the Companion of the Order of Fiji, the country's highest honour.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 29 Aug

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Had support, but wasn't able to perform: Jitu Rai

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna awardee, shooter Jitu Rai said that he was unable to perform at the Rio Olympics despite having "all the facilities all the help and all the support". "It is a huge honour to have won Khel Ratna, but... if I had won an Olympic medal it would have been an even better feeling,” Jitu added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 29 Aug

Olympic medallist axed over wife's AAP association

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:39 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Gurmail Singh, who was a part of India's last Olympic gold medal-winning hockey team in 1980, has been removed from his Punjab Police post after his wife, Rajbir Kaur, a former hockey player, joined AAP. Singh was removed citing a case against him in the Punjab and Haryana High Court regarding an inquiry into a murder case in 2010.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:39 pm on 29 Aug

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4 Khel Ratnas awarded in a year for the first time

short by Ankur Vyas / 02:05 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday conferred Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award to Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu, bronze medallist Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar, and shooter Jitu Rai. This is the first time that four Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna have been awarded in a single year. The award includes a medal, a citation, and a cash reward of ₹7.5 lakh.

short by Ankur Vyas / 02:05 pm on 29 Aug

Aug 29 is Sports Day to mark Dhyan Chand's b'day

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:55 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29 to mark hockey legend Dhyan Chand's birthday. Dhyan Chand, considered as the greatest player in hockey, played a key role in India's three consecutive Olympic triumphs in 1928, 1932 and 1936. Notably, the government gives away awards such as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and Dronacharya Awards on this day.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:55 pm on 29 Aug

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Dhyan Chand 'taught Germans a lesson' by not scoring

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:55 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Hockey legend Dhyan Chand, in the 1936 Berlin Olympics final, asked his players to 'teach a lesson in ball control' to the Germans, after he lost a tooth in collision with the German goalkeeper. Indians would take the ball into German circle, and return without scoring. India went on to win 8-1, and registered their third successive Olympic gold medal.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:55 pm on 29 Aug

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Usain Bolt ate beef and won 9 golds: BJP MP

short by Tarun Khanna / 12:22 pm on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

BJP MP Udit Raj on Sunday said the Jamaican legend Usain Bolt was poor and was advised by his trainer to eat beef "both the times" and he won nine gold medals in Olympics. I intended to convey that society should look at ways to win in games rather than blaming circumstances and eating is their choice, he later clarified.

short by Tarun Khanna / 12:22 pm on 29 Aug

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Barcelona register 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:27 am on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Defending champions Barcelona registered a 1-0 away victory over Athletic Bilbao in the La Liga on Sunday. Barça midfielder Ivan Rakitić scored the lone goal of the match, converting an Arda Turan cross in the 21st minute through a powerful header. This was Barcelona manager Luis Enrique's 100th victory as club in-charge.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:27 am on 29 Aug

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134 yrs since 'The Ashes' term's first mention

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:11 am on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Australia registered their first-ever Test victory on English soil on August 29, 1882, following which English newspapers featured 'obituaries' of English cricket, one of which read, "The [English cricket's] body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia". England captain, Ivo Bligh vowed to "regain those ashes", termed as 'a quest to regain the Ashes', by the English media.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:11 am on 29 Aug

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Sports Minister calls Sakshi, Sindhu gold medalists

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:14 am on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Sports minister Vijay Goel called shuttler PV Sindhu and wrestler Sakshi Malik Rio gold medalists, during a media interaction on Sunday. Sakshi had won a bronze medal at the Rio Olympics, while Sindhu became India's first female individual silver medalist. Earlier, Goel had tweeted wishes for athlete Srabani Nanda posting Dutee Chand's photo, besides misspelling gymnast Dipa Karmakar's name.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:14 am on 29 Aug

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Aus take 2-1 lead in 5-match series against SL

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:48 am on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Australia defeated Sri Lanka by two wickets in the third ODI at Dambulla on Sunday, taking a 2-1 lead in the five-match ODI series. Sri Lankan batsman Dinesh Chandimal scored a century to take Sri Lanka to 226, with Australia chasing the target with 24 balls to spare. Notably, the match was Sri Lankan batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan's last ODI.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:48 am on 29 Aug

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Manchester City secure 3-1 win over West Ham

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:34 am on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Manchester City registered a 3-1 home win over West Ham on Sunday, to climb to the top of the Premier League table. Raheem Sterling gave City the lead early in the first half, which was doubled by Fernandinho after 10 minutes. Michail Antonio got one back for the away side before Sterling's injury-time strike sealed the game for the Blues.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:34 am on 29 Aug

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India lose 2-match T20 series vs West Indies 0-1

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:18 am on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

India lost the two-match T20I series against West Indies 0-1, after the second T20I in Florida on Sunday was called off due to rain. India was chasing a target of 144 and were 15/0 at the end of two overs when rain stopped play. West Indies on Saturday had won the record-ridden first T20I by one run, clinching the series.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:18 am on 29 Aug

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We have no money to reward Sakshi: WFI President

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:00 am on 29 Aug 2016,Monday

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has said the organisation has no money to reward Rio Olympics bronze-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik. Singh blamed the government and Sports Authority of India for not financially aiding the federation and the sport. Sakshi has reportedly been awarded ₹5 crore cumulatively, including ₹2.5 crore by the Haryana state government.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:00 am on 29 Aug

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Video explores the life of a blind soccer player

short by Sanira Mediratta / 11:06 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

A two-minute video explores the life of a blind soccer player, Andre de Souza Carlos, who has completely lost his vision. In the video, Carlos discusses how playing blind soccer "provided a fuel to keep fighting after he lost his vision". The sport is played by visually impaired or blind people using a ball, which has six rattles inside it.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 11:06 pm on 28 Aug

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My salary will be less than $2mn: FIFA President

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:03 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has revealed his annual salary will be less than $2 million, almost half of what ex-Chief Sepp Blatter earned. Blatter, who was suspended on corruption charges, reportedly earned $3.6 million in 2015. Infantino, who took over as Chief in February, is yet to finalise the terms. He described FIFA compensation committee as "insulting and completely arbitrary".

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:03 pm on 28 Aug

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Ashwin becomes 1st Indian to take 200 T20 wickets

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:55 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Ravichandran Ashwin became the first Indian to complete 200 wickets in T20 cricket, after dismissing Kieron Pollard in the second T20I against West Indies in Florida on Sunday. Ashwin took 195 matches to reach the milestone, with spinner Amit Mishra following at 199 wickets in 168 matches. Ashwin is also the first Indian to take 50 wickets in T20 internationals.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:55 pm on 28 Aug

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Bolt appointed 'Chief Speed Officer' by Digicel

short by Rahul Raj / 09:09 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt has been appointed as the 'Chief Speed Officer' in a lifetime deal with Caribbean cell carrier Digicel. Bolt will help Digicel market products, publicise partnership initiatives and hold mentorship sessions for young athletes. "They have been there for me since I was 17 years old and now we will be together forever", Bolt said.

short by Rahul Raj / 09:09 pm on 28 Aug

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BCCI waives off IPL franchise fees for CSK, RR

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

BCCI has waived off the annual franchise fees for suspended IPL teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals while serving their two-year suspension from the tournament. The franchises had appealed in the Bombay HC after being asked to pay the participation fee for seasons 9 and 10. While CSK was required to pay ₹73 crore, RR’s fees were ₹56 crore.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 28 Aug

Nico Rosberg wins maiden Belgian GP title

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:38 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Mercedes' Nico Rosberg won his maiden Belgian GP title on Sunday, after leading the race from the start to the finish. Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo finished second, ahead of Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, who began the race in the 21st position. With the win, Rosberg cut down Hamilton's lead in the drivers' championship by nine points.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:38 pm on 28 Aug

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Sakshi plans to get married this year: Reports

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:52 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

According to reports, Rio Olympics bronze medal-winning Indian wrestler Sakshi Malik has said she might get married later this year. In an interview, Sakshi revealed she has plans to get married to a fellow wrestler, although she did not reveal the identity of her to-be-husband. Sakshi also mentioned that she plans to continue pursuing her career in sports after marriage.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:52 pm on 28 Aug

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Your bowling was like sitolia: Sehwag to Malinga

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:13 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Wishing Sri Lankan bowler Lasith Malinga on his 33rd birthday on August 28, Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Hpy Bdy Lasith Malinga, urf #YorkerBaba. Bowling ws like sitolia. If utensil cleaning juna is nt there, cn use his hair." Malinga is the highest wicket taker in the Indian Premier League, taking 143 wickets across seven seasons.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:13 pm on 28 Aug

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Ashwin launches world's 1st auction fantasy game

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, in partnership with Wisden India, has launched the world's first auction fantasy league named 'Cric-Trade' for cricket fans. It is played on a match-day basis and pitches two players against each other, who bid for a particular cricketer. The auctions begin two hours before a match and run for one and a half hours.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 28 Aug

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'Wasted Zimbabwe's money on rats we call athletes'

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:38 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

According to a report by the Nigerian Television Authority, Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, disappointed at the country's medalless Rio Olympics campaign, said, "we have wasted the country's money on these rats we call athletes." "This situation is like an impotent man who is married to five women, what is the essence?" Mugabe added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:38 pm on 28 Aug

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Sania Mirza wins her 7th title of the year

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:34 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza won her seventh title of the year and 39th title overall after clinching her career's third Connecticut Open on Sunday. Mirza, along with her Romanian partner Monica Niculescu, took 1 hour 30 minutes to register a 7-5, 6-4 win over the unseeded Ukrainian-Chinese Taipei duo of Kateryna Bondarenko and Chuang Chia-jung in the tournament final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:34 pm on 28 Aug

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Sachin presents BMWs to Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Gopi

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:28 pm on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Former cricketer and BMW ambassador Sachin Tendulkar presented India's Rio Olympics medallists PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and Sindhu's coach Pullela Gopichand, BMW cars for their achievements. Chamundeshwarnath, the President of the Hyderabad District Badminton Association, gifted the BMWs to the sportspersons after witnessing their performances at the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:28 pm on 28 Aug

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16-yr-old boy develops app for Indian Paralympians

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 09:44 am on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Arhan Bagati, a 16-year-old from Gurgaon, has developed a mobile app to assist the Indian contingent of 18 athletes in the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, to be held from September 7-18. The app, named InRio, features information like a list of disabled-friendly gyms, emergency contact of the Indian Embassy, a health monitor, and profiles of other Paralympians.

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 09:44 am on 28 Aug

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KL Rahul quickest to score tons in all 3 formats

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:29 am on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul has become the fastest player to score centuries in all three formats in international cricket, taking 20 innings cumulatively. Rahul, who was the first Indian to score hundred on ODI debut, scored his maiden T20I century against West Indies on Saturday. He is also the only batsman to reach 100 with a six in all formats.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:29 am on 28 Aug

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Yuvraj shares his journey with Humans of Bombay

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Yuvraj Singh was recently featured in the photo blog 'Humans of Bombay', revealing anecdotes from his cricketing journey. He talked about his experience of sharing the dressing room with his idols including Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble, and narrated a Fools' Day prank he played on Sourav Ganguly. The post has got over 15,000 likes and 1,700 shares on Facebook.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 28 Aug

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Real Madrid win 14th straight La Liga match

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:21 am on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Real Madrid won their 14th straight La Liga tie, after defeating Celta Vigo 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu in their second league match of the season on Saturday. Álvaro Morata and Toni Kroos scored for Madrid, sandwiching Celta's only goal scored by Fabián Orellana. The Los Blancos are now one win short of equalling their longest La Liga winning streak.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:21 am on 28 Aug

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490 runs in 40 overs and a bowler wins it: Bhogle

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:30 am on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

Reacting to India’s 1-run T20I loss against West Indies on Saturday, Harsha Bhogle tweeted, “490 runs in 40 overs and a bowler wins it!” Other tweets read, “When you solve the paper like a Champion, but fail to fill bubbles in OMR sheet.. #Dhoni,” and, “This time Dhoni hit the winning shot for the opposition team #IndvsWI.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:30 am on 28 Aug

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Man Utd register last-minute win over Hull City

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:17 am on 28 Aug 2016,Sunday

An injury-time goal by 18-year-old Marcus Rashford helped Manchester United register a third straight victory, defeating Hull City 1-0 on Saturday. In the injury time, skipper Wayne Rooney took a solo run on the left flank, before supplying a grounded cross for Rashford to tap in. The win helped the Reds retain their second spot on the Premier League table.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:17 am on 28 Aug

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India, WI combine for most sixes in a T20I

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:56 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

In the first T20I played in Florida on Saturday, India and West Indies combined for 32 sixes, the most in T20I history, surpassing the 30-six record set in an Ireland-Netherlands match in 2014. Batting first, West Indies had hit 21 sixes, the most number of sixes in a T20I innings. The match saw the Windies register a last-ball one-run victory.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:56 pm on 27 Aug

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India lose 1st T20I against West Indies by 1 run

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:46 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

India lost the first T20I against West Indies in Florida on Saturday by one run, scoring 244/4 in 20 overs. This was only the second time India lost a T20I by that margin. Indian batsman KL Rahul and Windies' opener Evin Lewis both scored their maiden T20I centuries, the first instance of two tons being made in this format.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:46 pm on 27 Aug

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1st Ind-WI match records highest T20I aggregate score

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:25 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

The first T20I between India and West Indies in Florida on Saturday saw an aggregate of 489 runs, the highest-ever in a T20I match. While the Windies scored 245 batting first, India fell short by one run, making 244/4. The previous record for the highest match aggregate was 467, scored in a South Africa-West Indies T20I at Johannesburg in 2015.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:25 pm on 27 Aug

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Arsenal register 3-1 victory over Watford

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:48 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Santi Cazorla, Mesut Özil and Alexis Sánchez scored one goal apiece to hand Arsenal a 3-1 win over Watford on Saturday. Cazorla opened the scoring with a 9th-minute penalty followed by Sánchez and Özil scoring within a gap of five minutes near the half-time mark. Watford managed to pull one back courtesy Roberto Pereyra's goal in the 57th minute.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:48 pm on 27 Aug

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Chelsea register 3rd straight Premier League win

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:42 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Chelsea registered their third straight win in the Premier League, beating newly-promoted side Burnley 3-0 at Stamford Bridge. Winger Eden Hazard nailed past the Burnley defense to open the scoring for the London club in the ninth minute, before Willian made it 2-0 near the half-time. Victor Moses scored the final goal in the 89th minute from a Pedro assist.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:42 pm on 27 Aug

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Leicester register first win of the season

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:35 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Defending champions Leicester City registered their first win of the season after posting a 2-1 win over Swansea at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. Leicester forward Jamie Vardy opened the scoring in the 32nd minute before Wes Morgan doubled the lead 20 minutes later. Swansea managed to pull one back with Leroy Fer's goal in the 80th minute.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:35 pm on 27 Aug

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Binny almost did a Stuart Broad, tweets user

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:56 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Stuart Binny conceding five sixes in an over, a user tweeted, "Stuart Binny almost did a Stuart Broad". Another user tweeted, "I want to see one more over of Stuart binny but i don't want dhoni to be chucked out of the team". "When life gives you Stuart don't make it either Broad or Binny", read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:56 pm on 27 Aug

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WI post 3rd highest T20I total of all time

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:49 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

West Indies' score of 245/6 in the first T20I against India in Florida on Saturday was the third-highest T20I innings total of all time. Batting first, the Windies surpassed South Africa's score of 241 made against England in 2009. Currently, Sri Lanka holds the record for the highest total in a T20I innings, scoring 260 against Kenya in 2007.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:49 pm on 27 Aug

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West Indies record most sixes in a T20I innings

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:26 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

West Indies recorded the most number of sixes in a T20I innings, after hitting a total of 21 sixes while playing against India in the first T20I on Saturday. The Windies surpassed the previous highest of 19 sixes, hit by Netherlands against Ireland in 2014. Of the 21 sixes, nine were hit by West Indies' opening batsman Evin Lewis.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:26 pm on 27 Aug

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WI post highest T20I powerplay score against Ind

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:43 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

West Indies posted 78 runs at the end of six overs to register the highest powerplay score in T20Is against India by any team. The previous best against India was 74 runs by Australia at Rajkot in 2013. At the end of the powerplay, West Indies' opening batsman Johnson Charles had reached 51*(21), which included five fours and four sixes.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:43 pm on 27 Aug

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Dhoni most experienced captain in int'l cricket

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:32 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Indian limited overs skipper MS Dhoni became the most experienced captain in international cricket, after leading India in the first T20I against West Indies on Saturday. Dhoni, leading India in his 325th match as captain, surpassed former cricketer Ricky Ponting's record of 324 matches as Australia's skipper. Dhoni has led India in 194 ODIs, 60 Tests and 71 T20Is.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:32 pm on 27 Aug

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Bradman scored 26% of his team's total runs in Tests

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:49 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Sir Donald Bradman scored 26 percent of his team's runs while playing for Australia in Tests. Bradman scored 6,996 runs in his Test career at an average of 99.94, and scored 29 centuries. The batsman, born on August 27, 1908, missed the Test average of '100' by four runs when he was dismissed for zero in his final innings.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:49 pm on 27 Aug

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Sehwag compares Bradman to 'real Don' Bachchan

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:14 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

On the occasion of legendary batsman Don Bradman's birth anniversary on August 27, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "He's real Don lik @SrBachchan. Inke avg tk pahnchne ka intezar to sabhi mulkon k btsmn ne kiya, bt mushkil hi nhi namumkin hai #BradmanJayanti". Following his tweet, #BradmanJayanti was trending on Twitter, with users tweeting their wishes for the cricketer with the hashtag.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:14 pm on 27 Aug

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Vogue photoshops models to look like Paralympians

short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:32 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Vogue Brasil has photoshopped able-bodied models to look like Paralympians Bruna Alexandre and Renato Leite in a campaign to promote the upcoming Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. While an arm of model Cleo Pires was removed using photoshop to make her look like Bruna, Paulo Vilhena's leg was photoshopped to look like Renato's prosthetic leg.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:32 pm on 27 Aug

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Man Utd draw Fenerbahce in UEFA Europa League

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:58 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

English club Manchester United were placed in Group A alongside Turkish club Fenerbahce in the UEFA Europa League draw announced on Friday. United have played in the Europa League twice, in the 2011-12 and 2015-16 seasons, but have never won the competition. Southampton, the second English side in the competition, are in Group K with Italian club Inter Milan.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:58 pm on 27 Aug

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Saketh 1st Indian in US Open main draw since 2013

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:17 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Indian tennis player Saketh Myneni became the first Indian player to secure a main draw berth at the US Open, since Somdev Devvarman's run in the tournament in 2013. Myneni, the 28-year-old world number 143, defeated Serbia’s 200th ranked Pedja Krstin, 6-3, 6-0, in his final qualification round match on Friday, to secure progression to the main event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:17 pm on 27 Aug

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Europe's top 4 leagues to get 4 CL group spots

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:56 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

As per UEFA's new rules, Europe’s top four leagues will get four Champions League group spots each, from the 2018-19 season. Europe’s top four leagues as per current rankings are Spain, Germany, England, and Italy. According to existing rules, Spain, Germany and England have three confirmed spots, while the fourth-placed sides need to play qualifier matches to earn a position.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:56 pm on 27 Aug

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Man teaches slum kids using football in Delhi

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:15 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Sylvester Peter (42) runs an academy in West Delhi's Vikaspuri area wherein he teaches and trains slum kids using football. The children at the academy are also taught about moral values, sex education, gender equality along with exposure to cultural and interactive activities. Peter started the 'My Angels Academy' foundation 29 years ago when he was a 13-year-old boy.

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 02:15 pm on 27 Aug

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Bradman scored 29 centuries without getting out in 90s

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:19 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Australian cricket legend Sir Don Bradman was never dismissed in the 90's in his entire international Test career, while he scored 29 centuries. The batsman also holds the record for the highest individual Test batting average of 99.94 (minimum 15 innings). Bradman, considered cricket's greatest batsman, was born on August 27, 1908.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:19 pm on 27 Aug

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2 women have tried almost all Olympic sports

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:14 pm on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Two women from London, Jen Offord and Freya Rodger, have tried almost every Olympic sport, after taking inspiration from the Games. Offord, inspired by the 2012 London Games, tried 37 out of 38 women sports, except Greco-Roman wrestling. Rodger, a cancer survivor, vowed to complete all 41 Olympic sports before Rio 2016’s closing ceremony, and is only left with sailing.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:14 pm on 27 Aug

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Bradman once reversed batting order, made 270 at No 7

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:29 am on 27 Aug 2016,Saturday

Cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman, in 1936-37 Ashes Test, reversed the Australian batting order to protect his batsmen from the 'wet' wicket. The batsman himself came at number seven to score 270, later named by Wisden as the greatest innings in Test cricket history. Bradman, born on August 27, 1908, described the strategy as "a sensational battle of tactics".

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:29 am on 27 Aug

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Auto driver buys daughter ₹5L rifle from marriage fund

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:32 pm on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

Manilal Gohil, an Ahmedabad-based autorickshaw driver, has bought a German rifle worth ₹5 lakh for his daughter Mittal, a national-level shooter, from funds he had saved for her marriage. Notably, Mittal was a bronze medal winner in the All-India National Shooting Championships in 2013, and is now looking to compete in the national tournament in December this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:32 pm on 26 Aug

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Olympian sells medal to help cancer-stricken boy

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:30 pm on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

Polish discus thrower Piotr Malachowski has auctioned his Rio Olympics’ silver medal, to raise funds for a three-year-old boy suffering from a rare eye cancer. Malachowski had put up his medal for auction a week ago after receiving a letter from the boy’s mother. Following the sale, Malachowski posted, "My darlings. We made it," but did not disclose the amount.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:30 pm on 26 Aug

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Ind-WI T20 venue USA’s only designated cricket stadium

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:11 pm on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

The Central Broward Regional Park in Lauderhill, Florida, which will host two T20Is between India and West Indies on August 27 and 28, is USA's only purpose-built cricket stadium. The 20,000-capacity stadium is also the country's lone ICC-certified venue for limited-overs cricket. Opened in November 2007, it has hosted two international T20 series since then, in 2010 and 2012.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:11 pm on 26 Aug

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8k people participate in Lake Zurich swim event

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

Almost 8,000 people participated in the Seeueberquerung, a swimming event organised in Lake Zurich in Switzerland on Wednesday. The annual event witnessed people swimming across a stretch of 1,500 metres, while their luggage was transported by boat. Swimmers paid a registration fee to participate, which included a drink, a voucher for risotto and a souvenir glass.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 26 Aug

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PM Modi announces task force for Olympics preparation

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced plans to set up a task force, which will prepare an action plan for the upcoming Olympics in 2020, 2024 and 2028. The task force will be responsible for preparing a strategy for sports facilities, training, selection procedures and related matters. Notably, India’s 119-member contingent won two medals at the recently concluded Rio Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 26 Aug

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Premier League transfer spending tops ₹7800 cr

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:22 pm on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

Premier League clubs have broken the all-time transfer spending record, spending approximately ₹7,800 crore (£880 million) in 2016’s summer transfer window. The figure crossed the record £870 million mark that was set last year. Financial analysts Deloitte have predicted the figure will cross the £1 billion mark this year, with deals still coming through before the deadline on August 31.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:22 pm on 26 Aug

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1,297 players make record for biggest rugby formation

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:05 pm on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

The world record for the biggest rugby scrum, an ordered formation of players to start play, was made in England by 1,297 participants. The players at the Golden Oldies World Rugby Festival were joined by the members of the public in creating the formation. The previous record consisted of 1,198 participants, and was made during the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:05 pm on 26 Aug

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Messi may have 'staged' retirement: Maradona

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:39 am on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

Former footballer Diego Maradona has said Lionel Messi might have "staged" his retirement, following Argentina's loss in the Copa America final in June. "[Messi] escaped the criticism but Argentines suffered. Maybe his retirement was staged to make us forget about the three final losses," said Maradona. Messi came out of retirement last week, saying he "loved this country too much."

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:39 am on 26 Aug

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Bindra to head panel probing shooters’ Rio show

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:44 am on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra will chair a five-member review committee to probe Indian shooters' medal-less Rio Olympics performance. Constituted by the National Rifle Association of India, the panel will examine India's Rio performance in a "cold and ruthless manner". Bindra, who finished fourth in 10-metre air rifle event at Rio, may get reviewed for his performance at his own request.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:44 am on 26 Aug

2nd Indian athlete down with swine flu post Rio

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:26 am on 26 Aug 2016,Friday

After athlete Sudha Singh, Indian marathon runner OP Jaisha became the second Rio Olympics-returned participant to test positive for swine flu. On Wednesday, Singh was diagnosed with swine flu, which was earlier thought to be Zika. Reportedly, Singh and Jaisha were roommates at the Rio Olympic Village, along with runner Kavita Raut, who is under observation.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:26 am on 26 Aug

Cristiano Ronaldo named Best Player in Europe

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:35 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo received his second UEFA Best Player in Europe award on Thursday, defeating teammate Gareth Bale and France's Antoine Griezmann. Ronaldo, who led Portugal to their first-ever Euro victory, scored 51 goals in 48 appearances for Real Madrid last season, winning the Champions League. He also became the oldest footballer to receive the honour, at 31 years.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:35 pm on 25 Aug

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Barcelona to face Man City in CL group stages

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:02 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Barcelona and Manchester City were drawn in the same group for the upcoming UEFA Champions League season. While defending champions Real Madrid were drawn alongside Borussia Dortmund, last season's runners-up Atlético Madrid have been placed with Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich. English champions Leicester City, who will make their Champions League debut this season, were drawn alongside Porto.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:02 pm on 25 Aug

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Dwayne Bravo to sing for movie 'Tum Bin 2'

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

West Indies cricketer and singer Dwayne Bravo is set to lend his voice to a song in Bollywood director Anubhav Sinha's upcoming film 'Tum Bin 2'. The song, called 'Jager Bomb', will be composed by musician Ankit Tiwari, who will sing alongside Bravo. The West Indian will also feature in the music video, which will be shot in September.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 25 Aug

Sindhu remains world no. 10 despite Rio silver

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:00 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Rio Olympics' silver medalist PV Sindhu remained world number 10, while Saina Nehwal dropped four places to the ninth spot in the latest Badminton World Federation rankings. Japan's Nozomi Okuhara, who lost to Sindhu in the Rio semifinals, jumped from sixth to the third spot. Meanwhile, India's Kidambi Srikanth, who lost in the men's quarterfinals, moved to the 10th spot.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:00 pm on 25 Aug

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Messi receives UEFA's goal of the season award

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:55 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi's strike against Roma in the group stages of the Champions League at Camp Nou last November has been named as the goal of the season by the UEFA. The award-winning strike, set up by Barcelona's attacking trio of Messi, Neymar and Luis Suárez, was chosen on the basis of a fan poll conducted by UEFA.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:55 pm on 25 Aug

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Indian cricketers visit NBA players in USA

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:54 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan, Ravichandran Ashwin and Bhuvneshwar Kumar visited the American Airlines Arena, the home of NBA Team Miami Heat, ahead of their T20Is against West Indies in Florida. The three cricketers were hosted by two Miami Heat players who showed them around the locker room, gymnasium and recuperation centre, and later engaged in a game of basketball.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:54 pm on 25 Aug

Dilshan to retire from international cricket

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:35 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Sri Lankan top-order batsman Tillakaratne Dilshan announced that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing series against Australia. Dilshan, who retired from Tests in 2013, is the fourth Sri Lankan to reach 10,000 runs in ODIs. Dilshan will play his last ODI against Australia on Sunday, while his final T20I will be against Australia on September 9.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:35 pm on 25 Aug

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'Athletes, not just admin accountable for poor show'

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:58 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Former badminton player Prakash Padukone claims that the Indian sports administration is not solely accountable for India’s poor showing at the Rio Olympics. “I have been noticing a tendency to blame the government for all our problems in Rio, and I do not support this approach,” Padukone wrote in an article.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:58 pm on 25 Aug

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Dipa appeared for MA exam after returning from Rio

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:57 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar appeared for her MA second semester exam after returning from the Rio Olympics. The 23-year-old gymnast, who is enrolled in Tripura University's Distance Learning Centre's MA course, was India's first ever gymnast to appear at the Olympics. Dipa is also set to be awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award later in 2016.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:57 pm on 25 Aug

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Federer, Nadal to team up for Europe vs World event

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:20 pm on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal will team up to play doubles in the newly conceived Laver Cup, a tennis team event in which Europe will face the Rest of the World. With 31 Grand Slam titles between them, the duo will play the event which will be held in Prague in September 2017.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:20 pm on 25 Aug

Inshorts launches ‘Do you know’ poll

short by Kabir Khan / 09:38 am on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Inshorts has launched a ‘Do you know’ poll that features interesting questions on the Olympic Games. The poll, featuring five questions, is now live on the Android platform. Users will be required to swipe seven cards after every question to reach the next one. The results of the poll will be announced on September 4.

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Man City enters Champions League group stage

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:33 am on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Manchester City advanced to the Champions League group stage after defeating Romanian football club Steaua București 1-0 in the playoff match on Wednesday. Fabian Delph scored the only goal of the match when he headed in a Jesús Navas cross. City, who had finished fourth in the Premier League last season, will participate in the group stage draw on Thursday.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:33 am on 25 Aug

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Would've definitely won a medal in Rio: Narsingh

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:00 am on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who has been handed a four-year doping ban by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, has claimed he would have won a medal had he been allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics. Narsingh's claims have been supported by Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, who has demanded a CBI probe in the incident.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:00 am on 25 Aug

Gopi sir is my best coach: PV Sindhu

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:53 am on 25 Aug 2016,Thursday

Rio's silver-winning shuttler PV Sindhu has said that she feels Pullela Gopichand is her “best coach". The statement comes after Telangana Deputy CM Mahmood Ali said the state government will provide her with a "very good coach to make sure she will get a gold medal". However, Ali's office later said it was a "generalised statement" made by the Minister.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:53 am on 25 Aug

Faulkner takes first ODI hat-trick of the year

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:43 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Australia's James Faulkner took the first ODI hat-trick of 2016, and third across all formats, in the second ODI against Sri Lanka on Wednesday. He becomes the sixth Australian to take an ODI hat-trick, with pacer Clint McKay taking the last one in 2013. Faulkner achieved the feat across two overs, claiming Kusal Perera, Angelo Mathews and Thisara Perera's wickets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:43 pm on 24 Aug

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Sri Lanka defeat Australia by 82 runs in 2nd ODI

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:16 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 82 runs in the second ODI on Wednesday, to level the five-match series 1-1. James Faulkner's hat-trick helped Australia restrict the Lankans to 288, with Kusal Mendis's 69-run knock being the top score for the hosts. Later, spinner Amila Aponso, playing his second ODI, took a career-best 4/18 to help limit the Aussies to 206.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:16 pm on 24 Aug

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Video tribute for Rio-returned Indian Olympians

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:01 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

The Sony Entertainment Television has released a video paying tribute to India's Rio-returned Olympians, titled 'Woh Haare Nahin'. The video features a commentary on Indian athletes and asks people to tweet their support for them with the hashtag #WohHaareNahin. India had sent its largest-ever Olympic contingent to Rio and won two medals, one bronze and one silver.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:01 pm on 24 Aug

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TV umpire to call front-foot no balls in Eng-Pak

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:44 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Television umpires will call front-foot no balls in the ongoing England-Pakistan ODI series, on a trial basis. Feed from four cameras will be used to assist the umpire, who will convey his decision to his on-field counterparts. Two incidents this year, of a no-ball being wrongly called and denying a wicket in a Test, were reportedly behind ICC's decision.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:44 pm on 24 Aug

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England players to get choice to skip B'desh tour

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:03 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

England cricket players will be allowed to skip the tour of Bangladesh later this year over security concerns, limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan revealed. England is scheduled to play three ODIs and two Tests in Bangladesh in October and November. “People have missed tours in the past, so you have to make guys feel safe to go," said the England captain.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:03 pm on 24 Aug

'SAI, NADA officials behind Narsingh sabotage'

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:34 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has claimed that junior officials from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and NADA are responsible for the four-year ban on wrestler Narsingh Yadav. He added that some SAI officials ensured Yadav was found guilty, by spiking his food/drinks and sending letters to NADA to conduct consecutive dope tests.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:34 pm on 24 Aug

India won its 1st Test series in Eng on this day

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:20 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

India registered its first-ever Test series win in England, at The Oval on August 24, 1971. Captained by Ajit Wadekar, the Indian team had also registered its first-ever Test win on English soil, ending England's record run of 26 unbeaten Tests. England were all out for 101 in the second innings, their lowest Test total against India till date.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:20 pm on 24 Aug

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FC Barcelona to open football schools in Mumbai

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:01 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

FC Barcelona will launch its FCBEscola Football Schools in Mumbai's Don Bosco High School and Saint Dominic Savio High School. Along with conducting year-long training programmes, FCBEscola will also be investing into the sporting infrastructure of these schools. The program will cost between ₹50,000-70,000 for each student, and will enroll 1000 players.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:01 pm on 24 Aug

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'Lodha panel's sexual accusations on selectors false'

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:25 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

BCCI secretary Ajay Shrike termed the accusations of sexual favours demanded by the BCCI selectors as being ‘preposterous’. Earlier, Lodha panel's secretary had claimed during a meeting that the parents of young cricketers were asked for sexual favours by the team selectors. Shirke added that the accusations implied that the board and its state associations were of “low moral character”.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:25 pm on 24 Aug

Ashwin poses as journalist, asks Brathwaite ques

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:08 pm on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian spinner R Ashwin posed as a journalist to ask questions to West Indies captain Carlos Brathwaite, following the conclusion of the Test series on Tuesday. “What do you think of cricket going to the US and you playing India there? Would you be expecting India to receive more support or West Indies to receive more support?”, asked Ashwin.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:08 pm on 24 Aug

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Sakshi new face of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' in H'yana

short by Ankur Vyas / 11:37 am on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday announced Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik as brand ambassador of 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' initiative. The announcement came at a felicitation ceremony to honour Sakshi, who is India's only female wrestler to have won an Olympic medal. The Haryana government has announced a ₹2.5 crore cash reward and a government job for her.

short by Ankur Vyas / 11:37 am on 24 Aug

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India's latest Test no. 1 stint shortest ever

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 24 Aug 2016,Wednesday

India's latest number one Test rank, which lasted five days, was the shortest stint for any team at the top of the table. India became the top-ranked Test team last week before being displaced by Pakistan on Monday, following India's draw against West Indies. Notably, India had a 21-month Test number one streak in 2009-10, the joint second longest stint.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:00 am on 24 Aug

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Muhammad Ali’s championship belt up for auction

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:17 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Muhammad Ali’s 1974 heavyweight championship belt will be auctioned in September, along with the boxer’s other memorabilia, in the biggest sale since his death in June. Ali’s belt is expected to fetch $600,000, while his ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ trunks are expected to rake in $150,000. A handwritten letter explaining his conversion to Islam will also be up for sale.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:17 pm on 23 Aug

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Rameez Raja picks all-time XI with 3 Indians

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:27 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Former Pakistani cricketer Rameez Raja has picked his all-time XI team, featuring three Indians – namely Sunil Gavaskar, Virender Sehwag and Sachin Tendulkar. All-rounder Imran Khan, who is also the squad's captain, is the only representative from Pakistan, while West Indies has the most representation with four players. The wicketkeeper-batsman in the side is Australia's Adam Gilchrist.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:27 pm on 23 Aug

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In pictures: Best from 2016 Rio Olympic Games

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:23 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Following the conclusion of 2016 Rio Olympics, a series of photographs explores some of the best moments of the XXXI Games, the first-ever hosted in South America. The series includes photographs of Neymar leading Brazil to their first-ever Olympic gold in football, Fiji winning their first-ever Olympic medal and Phelps on his way towards his world record 23rd Olympic gold.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:23 pm on 23 Aug

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BCCI hikes daily allowance of women, U-19 teams

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:50 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has hiked the daily allowance of women and under-19 cricketers, bringing it at par with the national men's team. The women's and under-19 teams will now receive $125 per day on international tours and the equivalent of $100 during a home series, the BCCI said in a statement.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:50 pm on 23 Aug

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Sports Min forms panel to probe OP Jaisha case

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Sports Minister Vijay Goel has constituted a two-member panel to probe athlete OP Jaisha’s allegations that she was not provided water by Indian officials during the Rio women’s marathon. The panel, consisting of the Joint Secretary and the Director of Sports, has been given seven days to submit its report. Meanwhile, the Athletics Federation of India has refuted the allegations.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 23 Aug

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Rahane, Lalita, Shiva Thapa to get Arjuna Award

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:34 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, athlete Lalita Babar, and boxer Shiva Thapa, along with 12 other sportspersons will be conferred with the Arjuna Award, a government press release declared on Monday. Para-athlete Sandeep Singh Mann and deaf wrestler Virender Singh will also be awarded the sporting honour, which constitutes a cash prize of ₹5 lakh, a medal, and a citation.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:34 pm on 23 Aug

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Easy money is spoiling cricketers: Glenn McGrath

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:13 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Former Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath criticised T20 leagues for spoiling cricketers, saying, "Sometimes, I see young cricketers reach a certain standard, all of a sudden they get paid good money and they stop work." The pacer added, "I think money should always be secondary. Ultimate goal should always be representing your country."

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:13 pm on 23 Aug

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Celtic fans raise $120k for Palestinian charities

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:35 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Celtic Football Club's fans have raised nearly $120,000 for Palestinian charities after disciplinary proceedings were initiated against the club. Celtic fans had displayed Palestinian flags at a match against an Israeli team last week. The money is being raised to match the anticipated fine. The return leg of the match is scheduled to be played in Israel on Tuesday.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:35 pm on 23 Aug

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Probe launched into Ind-WI's washed out 4th Test

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:57 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board has launched an investigation 'to determine what occurred' in the washed out fourth Test match between India and the West Indies. Only 22 overs were bowled in the Test, and the board was criticised over lack of modern equipment at the venue. "Not having a Super Sopper (mechanical mop) is unacceptable," said Viv Richards.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:57 pm on 23 Aug

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4 Khel Ratna awardees in a year for the 1st time

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

For the first time since the inception of the award, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna will be given to four athletes in the same year. The government announced on Monday that the country’s highest sporting honour will be given to Olympians Sakshi Malik, PV Sindhu, Dipa Karmakar and Jitu Rai. In 2009, three sportspersons shared the award, also a first.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 23 Aug

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Final India-WI Test was the 5th shortest ever

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:18 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The recently-concluded fourth Test between India and West Indies at Port of Spain was the fifth-shortest Test ever in terms of balls bowled. There were 132 balls bowled in the entire Test, with not a single ball being bowled after the first session on Day 1. Notably, three of the five shortest Tests ever have been played in West Indies.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:18 pm on 23 Aug

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Tokyo Olympic medals may be made from recycled phones

short by Vani Vivek / 05:29 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Japan is reportedly planning on using metal from discarded smartphones and small consumer electronics to produce the medals for 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The gold and silver in such electronics in Japan is equal to 16% and 22% of the world's total supply respectively, said the report. Notably, UN has termed e-waste as "one of the world's fastest growing waste streams".

short by Vani Vivek / 05:29 pm on 23 Aug

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Russia loses appeal against its Paralympics ban

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:14 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has upheld the ban imposed by the International Paralympic Committee on Russia, barring the nation's participation at September's Rio Paralympic Games over state-sponsored doping charges. The governing body added that the ruling was "proportionate in the circumstances". As a result of the ruling, at least 250 Russian competitors will miss the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:14 pm on 23 Aug

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First Test between SA, NZ washed out

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The first Test between South Africa and New Zealand ended in a draw in Kingsmead, Durban, after the final day of the Test was called off due to unfit playing conditions. The teams will next face each other in the second Test of the four-match Test series in Centurion, beginning from August 27.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 23 Aug

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Ashwin, Saha biggest positives from WI series: Kohli

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:03 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Test skipper Virat Kohli applauded India's lower-middle order's batting performance in the recently concluded Test series, saying, "[B]iggest positive is Wriddhiman Saha getting runs in the lower order, plus R Ashwin coming good at no 6.” Man of the series Ashwin and wicket-keeper Saha had scored centuries in the third Test after a top-order collapse.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:03 pm on 23 Aug

Narsingh was doping, not a victim of sabotage: CAS

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:57 pm on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The CAS's hearing report of wrestler Narsingh Yadav's case concluded that Narsingh “was doping, not... a victim of sabotage.” The panel also observed that Narsingh had “intentionally ingested the prohibited substance in tablet form on more than one occasion”, as evidenced by the high test readings. Narsingh had earlier claimed that his food was spiked with the banned substance.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 02:57 pm on 23 Aug

9 nations won their 1st ever Olympic gold in Rio

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:16 am on 23 Aug 2016,Tuesday

A total of nine nations won their first ever Olympic gold medal at the recently concluded Rio Olympics, making it the most first-time gold medalists since 1996. Singapore, Bahrain, Fiji, Côte d'Ivoire, Jordan, Puerto Rico, Tajikistan, Vietnam and debutant nation Kosovo were the Olympics' maiden gold-winners. The Independent Olympic Athletes team also registered its first-ever Olympic gold in Rio.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:16 am on 23 Aug

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Viswanathan Anand was 1st recipient of Khel Ratna

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:48 pm on 22 Aug 2016,Monday

Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand was the first recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, India's highest sporting honour. Anand, who was conferred the honour in 1991, became India's first Grandmaster in 1988. Notably, Olympic medalists PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik, along with shooter Jitu Rai and gymnast Dipa Karmakar will be awarded the Khel Ratna on August 29.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:48 pm on 22 Aug

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BMX cyclist sets assisted jump world record

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:47 pm on 22 Aug 2016,Monday

BMX rider Kevin Robinson achieved the world record for the 'longest power assisted bicycle backflip' by making a jump of 84 feet, breaking the previous record by 20 feet. The stunt involves rider's bike being pulled by ATV to acquire speed. The 44-year old had lost control of his bike and crashed on the landing ramp in his first attempt.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:47 pm on 22 Aug

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Pakistan tops Test rankings for the 1st time

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 22 Aug 2016,Monday

After India drew the fourth Test against West Indies on Monday, Pakistan topped the ICC Test rankings for the first time since the ranking system's introduction in 2003. With the 2-2 Test series draw against England last week, Pakistan had moved onto rank two, their previous best ranking. Notably, Pakistan is only the fifth team to top the Test rankings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 22 Aug

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#SummerSlam trending on Twitter today

short by Satyaki Das / 06:38 pm on 22 Aug 2016,Monday

Following the 29th edition of WWE's SummerSlam in which Brock Lesnar knocked out Randy Orton in the main event and Finn Bálor became the inaugural WWE Universal Champion, #SummerSlam was a global Twitter trend on Monday. A user reacted by tweeting, "10 staples to @RandyOrton's head but you know what they say.. It's ketchup & wrestling is fake..WRONG!"

short by Satyaki Das / 06:38 pm on 22 Aug

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IOC Chief given Olympic Movement's highest award

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:25 pm on 22 Aug 2016,Monday

Indian Olympic Committee (IOC) Chief Narayana Ramachandran, on Monday, was awarded the Olympic Order for outstanding services to the Olympic movement. Established in 1975, the Olympic Order is the highest award of the Olympic Movement, awarded for particularly distinguished contributions to the movement. "I am humbled by the honour... this award belongs to the entire country", said Ramachandran.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:25 pm on 22 Aug

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Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu to get Khel Ratna

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:58 pm on 22 Aug 2016,Monday

The Indian government has decided to confer the country's highest sporting honour, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, to Olympic medalists PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik, along with shooter Jitu Rai and gymnast Dipa Karmakar. The awardees will be handed a medal, a citation and a cash prize of ₹7.5 lakh from the President on August 29.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:58 pm on 22 Aug

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Sania becomes sole world number 1 in women’s doubles

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:27 pm on 22 Aug 2016,Monday

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza became the sole world rank one in women’s doubles, after her win over former partner Martina Hingis' team at the Cincinnati Open final on Sunday. Sania, who earlier jointly held the number one ranking with Hingis before the duo announced their split earlier this month, has now teamed up with Czech Barbora Strycova.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:27 pm on 22 Aug

Cilic ends Murray's 22 match win streak in Cincinnati

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:37 pm on 22 Aug 2016,Monday

Croatia's Marin Cilic ended world number two Andy Murray's 22-match winning streak after defeating him 6-4, 7-5, in the Cincinnati Open final on Sunday. Murray, the top-seed and two-time Cincinnati winner began his winning streak in June and won the Queen’s, Wimbledon and the Olympic gold during the run. This was former US Open champion, Cilic's first ever Masters title.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:37 pm on 22 Aug

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USA finishes on top of Rio medals table with 46 golds

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:21 pm on 22 Aug 2016,Monday

Team USA, with 46 golds and 121 total medals, finished on top of the final medal tally at the 2016 Rio Olympics. With 27 golds (67 overall), Great Britain grabbed the second position, marking their best performance since 1908. While China grabbed the third spot with 26 golds (70 overall), India finished at the 67th position with two medals overall.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:21 pm on 22 Aug

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Usain Bolt has won only gold medals at Olympics

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:44 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has won nine gold medals in the Olympic Games, in as many event finals he has competed in. The multiple world records holder has completed a triple treble of 100 metres, 200 metres and 4x100 metres gold medals in the last three Olympics. The Jamaican sprinter celebrated his 30th birthday on Sunday.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:44 pm on 21 Aug

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Sakshi named India's flag-bearer for closing ceremony

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:38 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik was named India's flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the Rio Olympics that is scheduled to take place early on Monday. Sakshi, who had become the first India woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal, was selected as the flag-bearer after the other Indian medallist PV Sindhu took-off for Hyderabad on Saturday.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:38 pm on 21 Aug

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Dipa did 1000 'Death Vaults' before Rio: Coach

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:20 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Bisweshwar Nandi, Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar's coach , has revealed that Dipa did 1000 practice Produnovas, or ‘Death Vaults’, in her three-month preparation for the Rio Olympics. Dipa, who finished fourth in artistic gymnastics, did the Produnova vault, which reportedly only five female gymnasts in the world have completed. Dipa is the first Indian to reach an Olympic gymnastics final.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:20 pm on 21 Aug

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American athlete aborts vault on hearing anthem

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:39 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

American athlete Sam Kendricks aborted a pole vault practice attempt on hearing the American national anthem and stood in attention to sing along ahead of the final of the men's pole vault event. The 23-year-old, who is a second lieutenant in the Army Reserve in the US, went on to win the bronze medal in the event.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:39 pm on 21 Aug

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US wins 6th straight gold in women's 4X400 relay

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:22 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

The US won its sixth straight Olympic gold medal in women's 4x400 relay on Sunday, maintaining the continuous gold streak in the event since the 1996 Atlanta Games. The American team finished in 3:19.06 minutes, beating Jamaica and Britain for the top-spot. The victory made Allyson Felix first female athlete to win six Olympic golds in track and field.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:22 pm on 21 Aug

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Mitchell Starc fastest to take 100 ODI wickets

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:23 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc became the fastest bowler to take 100 ODI wickets, while playing against Sri Lanka in his 52nd ODI on Sunday. He surpassed Pakistani spinner Saqlain Mushtaq's 53 ODI mark, set in 1997. Starc took 2,452 deliveries to reach the landmark, which is also the quickest in terms of deliveries, ahead of Shoaib Akhtar's 2,707-ball mark.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:23 pm on 21 Aug

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Olympian sells medal to help cancer-stricken boy

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Polish discus thrower Piotr Malachowski, who won silver at the Rio Olympics, is auctioning his medal to raise funds for a three-year-old boy in Poland, suffering from a rare form of eye cancer. With the auction ending on August 26, the highest bid for the medal on Poland's Allegro website had reached about $6,000 on Friday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:02 pm on 21 Aug

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Yogeshwar fails to go past qualification round

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:48 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt lost his opening qualification round bout against Mongolia's Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran in the men's 65kg freestyle wrestling at the Rio Olympics on Sunday. The London 2012 bronze medal winner lost 0-3 on points and may get a repechage chance to fight for a bronze medal if Mandakhnaran reaches the final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:48 pm on 21 Aug

Playing Bhajji, Murali was difficult: Gilchrist

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:57 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist claims he always found it difficult facing Mutthiah Muralitharan and Harbhajan Singh. "I could never read the delivery from Murali’s finger movements. He always made me feel like a 10-year-old," Gilchrist said. Meanwhile, Harbhajan dismissed Gilchrist four times in 2001's Test series and restricted him to an average of 25 in their 10 Tests together.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:57 pm on 21 Aug

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Mo Farah wins 5,000m gold to complete double-double

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:56 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

British long-distance runner Mohammed Farah won the men's 5,000 metres race on Sunday to secure his second gold in Rio, after having won the 10,000 metres event last week. The 33-year old had also won gold in both the events at London 2012. "It shows I didn't just fluke it in London. To do it again is incredible," said Farah.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:56 pm on 21 Aug

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Neymar steps down as Brazil football captain

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:53 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Brazilian forward Neymar said he will step down as the national team's captain, after leading Brazil to its first-ever Olympic football gold on Sunday. "Today I have been proclaimed a champion and I hand over the armband as captain," Neymar said, after scoring the winning penalty of the final against Germany. Neymar was appointed captain in September 2014.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:53 pm on 21 Aug

Brazil wins its 1st ever Olympic football gold

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:24 pm on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Brazil won its first ever Olympic gold in football after defeating Germany on penalties in the final on Sunday. Brazil won the match 5-4 on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in extra-time. Notably, Brazil, who are the winners of a record five World Cup titles, have previously finished runner-ups in the 1984, 1988 and 2012 editions of the Games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:24 pm on 21 Aug

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Suárez's hatrick powers Barcelona to 6-2 win

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:17 am on 21 Aug 2016,Sunday

Luis Suárez scored three goals and Lionel Messi added two as the defending La Liga champions Barcelona began their new campaign with a 6-2 win over Real Betis at the Camp Nou on Saturday. Barcelona's Arda Turan scored the opener while Rubén Castro scored the two goals on either side of the five goals combined by Messi and Suárez.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:17 am on 21 Aug

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Leicester City, Arsenal play out goalless draw

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:56 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Arsenal played out a goalless draw against the defending champions Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on Saturday. The two teams are yet to register a victory in the new Premier League season, after losing their respective season openers. The result leaves Arsenal and Leicester in the 12th and 14th position respectively on the points table.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:56 pm on 20 Aug

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Burnley hand Liverpool their 1st loss of season

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:59 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Burnley defeated Liverpool 2-0 to hand them their first defeat of the season on Saturday. Liverpool went down 0-1 within two minutes of kick-off, after Andre Gray latched onto a stray pass which was later converted by Burnley forward Sam Vokes. Gray later scored one in the 37th minute to put the match beyond Liverpool's reach.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:59 pm on 20 Aug

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Felix 1st female to win 5 track and field golds

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:56 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

American sprinter Allyson Felix became the first female track and field athlete to win five Olympic gold medals, following USA's gold in the women’s 4x100-metre relay at the Rio Olympics on Saturday. The American team clocked a time of 41.01 seconds, the second fastest 4x100m relay time ever. The 30-year old also has nine gold medals in World Championships.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:56 pm on 20 Aug

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Pole vaulter who set 28 world records retires

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:46 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva, who has set 28 world records in her career, announced retirement from the sport after being elected as a member of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Athletes Commission on Friday. The 34-year-old, who is the current world record holder and three-time world champion, was barred from the Rio Olympics due to IOC's ban on Russia.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:46 pm on 20 Aug

Costa's late strike helps Chelsea beat Watford

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:44 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Diego Costa's late strike helped Chelsea defeat Watford 2-1 in the Premier League at the Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday. Watford's Étienne Capoue opened the scoring with a left-footed volley, giving the home side the lead. Chelsea later came back to level the score through Michy Batshuayi's strike off a rebound, before Costa's goal helped the blues grab the win.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:44 pm on 20 Aug

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Singapore promises $750k to its gold medalists

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:07 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

According to several reports, Singapore promises a $745,264 one-off payment to its athletes who win gold medals at the Rio Olympics. Nigeria, on the other hand, pays $2,000 as a one-off payment for the same feat. While Kazakhstan rewards podium finishers with an apartment, Britain reportedly does not offer monetary rewards to its medal winning athletes.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:07 pm on 20 Aug

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Agüero, Nolito hand Man City 4-1 win over Stoke

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:52 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Manchester City defeated Stoke City 4-1 to win their second straight match of their Premier League campaign on Saturday. The blues took a 2-0 lead with a brace from Sergio Agüero before Bojan Krkić's penalty pulled one back for Stoke. A brace from new signing Nolito late in the second-half helped City to a comfortable victory.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:52 pm on 20 Aug

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Saina Nehwal undergoes knee surgery in Mumbai

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:08 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Shuttler Saina Nehwal underwent a knee surgery in Mumbai on Saturday, after playing through the injury at the Rio Olympics. The 26-year old had reportedly sustained the injury 10 days prior to the Olympics and crashed out of the tournament in the group stages. Saina had earlier shared her diagnosis report on social media, asking fans to pray for her.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:08 pm on 20 Aug

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Germany wins 1st women's football Olympic gold

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:35 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

German women's football team won its first-ever Olympic gold medal on Friday, after defeating Sweden 2-1 in the final on Friday. Germany became one of the only three teams to win both the Women’s World Cup and the Olympics, along with the US and Norway. The current world number two German squad remained unbeaten in its Rio Olympics campaign.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:35 pm on 20 Aug

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Gopichand mortgaged his home to open Badminton academy

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:17 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Shuttler PV Sindhu's coach Pullela Gopichand had to mortgage his family home to start the Gopichand Badminton Academy in Hyderabad. The academy has trained notable badminton players, including Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu, and Srikanth Kidambi. Gopichand is one of the only two Indians to win the All England Open Badminton Championship, the oldest tournament in the sport.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:17 pm on 20 Aug

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Pizza Hut giving free pizza to those named Sindhu

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:57 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

To celebrate PV Sindhu's Olympic medal, Pizza Hut is giving away free pan pizzas on Saturday to those who share their names with the Rio silver medalist. The offer was announced by Unnat Varma, managing director, Pizza Hut. The pizza chain had started a similar offer when wrestler Sakshi Malik had won India its first medal at the Rio Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:57 pm on 20 Aug

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10 yrs since Test cricket's 1st ever forfeiture

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:40 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

The fourth Test between England and Pakistan, Test cricket's first ever forfeited match, finished on August 20, 2006. Umpire Darrell Hair docked five runs and changed the ball after claiming that Pakistan had tampered with it, following which Pakistan refused to resume play. By the time Pakistan decided to resume, the umpires had awarded the match to England.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:40 pm on 20 Aug

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GB wins its 1st ever women's Olympic hockey gold

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:55 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Great Britain women's hockey team won its first ever Olympic gold on Saturday, after defeating the defending champions Netherlands in the penalty shootout of the final. The match had ended at 3-3, after which Britain went on to win 2-0 in the penalty shootout. The Dutch women's team had won gold medals in the last two editions of the Olympics.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:55 pm on 20 Aug

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'PV Sindhu caste' being googled post her Rio win

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:10 pm on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Following Indian shuttler PV Sindhu's silver medal finish at the Rio Olympics on Friday, users have been searching 'PV Sindhu caste' on Google. On typing 'PV Sindhu' in Google's search box, 'PV Sindhu caste' appears as the fifth search suggestion in the list. Google's search statistics show that search queries for Sindhu's caste-identity began after her semifinal win in Rio.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:10 pm on 20 Aug

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Amul releases ad on Sindhu's silver medal finish

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:36 am on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Dairy cooperative Amul released a poster on Friday to celebrate Indian shuttler PV Sindhu's silver medal finish in women's singles badminton event at the Rio Olympics. The advertisement shows the 21-year old badminton player with the Amul girl, with the caption reading, "Sindhustan Hamara! Shuttley Butterly Delicious!"

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:36 am on 20 Aug

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'Couldn't convince CAS on Narsingh conspiracy'

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:35 am on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

Wrestling Federation of India President Brij Bhushan Sharan revealed they failed to prove to the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) that there was a conspiracy against wrestler Narsingh Yadav. CAS banned Yadav for four years on Friday, after the World Anti-Doping Agency asked for a reviewal of the clean chit given to him by NADA in a doping case.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:35 am on 20 Aug

At least 120 Rio athletes once faced doping bans

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:20 am on 20 Aug 2016,Saturday

At least 120 of the approximately 11,000 athletes competing at the Rio Olympics have previously served a doping ban or had to return their medals for doping. Over 60 countries have athletes with a history of doping, with Ukraine (8) leading the list, and USA (7) having the second most. Till now, 28 medals have been awarded to such athletes.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:20 am on 20 Aug

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BAI announces ₹50 lakh cash reward for PV Sindhu

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:46 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Badminton Association of India President Akhilesh Das Gupta has announced a ₹50 lakh cash reward for Rio Olympics' silver medallist PV Sindhu. It has also announced a reward of ₹10 lakh for the national badminton team coach Pullela Gopichand. Sindhu, the first Indian to reach an Olympic badminton final, lost to Spain's Carolina Marin in the final on Friday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:46 pm on 19 Aug

1996 Olympic champ performs in Gymnastics gala

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:29 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Former Olympic champion Donghua Li from China performed a routine on the Pommel horse in Rio's gymnastics gala, 20 years after winning the gold in the same event in Atlanta Olympics. The 48-year old was dressed in a suit and pretended to be an old man before entering the act. The Olympics gala is an informal non-judged performance by gymnasts.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:29 pm on 19 Aug

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Sehwag tweets on PV Sindhu's 'silver' medal

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:22 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag reacted to PV Sindhu's silver medal finish at the Rio Olympics by tweeting, "Gold wud hv been gr8but even in it they do mixing,out of 500gm Gold medal,494gm is silver,but u wud know d price of dat 6gm best." Notably, Olympic gold medals are made of 92.5% silver.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:22 pm on 19 Aug

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Organs of Olympic coach who died in car crash saves 4

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:02 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

The German Olympic canoe slalom team's coach, Stefan Henze, who died in a car accident in Rio on Friday was an organ donor, and his organs reportedly helped save lives of four people. The 35-year-old, who was a canoeing silver medalist at the 2004 Olympics, was travelling to the athletes' village when his taxi hit a concrete barrier head-on.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:02 pm on 19 Aug

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Sindhu becomes India's youngest Olympic medalist

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:21 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

PV Sindhu became India's youngest individual Olympic medalist after winning the silver medal in the singles badminton event at the Rio Olympics on Friday. The 21-year-old, who was the first Indian woman to feature in an Olympic final, is also the youngest recipient of the Padma Shri award, aged 19 years. Before Sindhu, Vijender Singh was India's youngest Olympic medalist.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:21 pm on 19 Aug

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India wins 3 medals at Squash World Doubles

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

India won three medals, a silver and two bronze, at the recently-concluded WSF World International Doubles in Australia. The mixed doubles pair of Saurav Ghosal and Dipika Pallikal lost the final to New Zealand to win the silver. Meanwhile, India's second mixed doubles pair, Harinderpal Sandhu and Joshna Chinappa, and the women’s doubles team of Chinappa and Pallikal, won bronze.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 19 Aug

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Sindhu 1st Indian female to win Olympic silver medal

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:58 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

PV Sindhu became the first Indian female and first ever Indian shuttler to win an Olympic silver after she lost to world number one Carolina Marin in the final at the Rio Olympics on Friday. The 21-year-old Indian, participating in her maiden Olympics, also became only the second Indian shuttler to win an Olympic medal, after Saina Nehwal's bronze medal.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:58 pm on 19 Aug

Pakistan register their largest ever ODI victory

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:49 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Pakistan defeated Ireland by 255 runs in Dublin on Thursday, registering their largest ever ODI victory. They posted a target of 338 riding on Sharjeel Khan's 152(86), who now has the fastest century by a Pakistani player not named Afridi, in 61 balls. Meanwhile, Imad Wasim's 5/14 became the best figures by a Pakistani left-arm bowler, surpassing Wasim Akram's 5/15.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:49 pm on 19 Aug

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Sachin thanks nation for supporting Rio athletes

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:08 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar thanked the countrymen for supporting the Indian athletes participating in the Rio Olympics, saying athletes need support in their hour of crisis. "Few results have not been to our liking but in sports there is always ups and downs. I am thankful to the entire nation for staying behind our athletes and supporting them," he said.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:08 pm on 19 Aug

Cricket taught me leadership: Microsoft CEO Nadella

short by Vani Vivek / 06:53 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella once revealed in an interview that playing cricket for his school in Hyderabad taught him "about working in teams and leadership" that stayed with him throughout his career. Nadella, who turned 49 on Friday, recollected an incident where his school captain let him bowl an over despite him not playing well to build his confidence.

short by Vani Vivek / 06:53 pm on 19 Aug

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Proved to the world that I'm the greatest: Bolt

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:11 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt said he has proven to the world that "[He's] the greatest," and deserves to be counted amongst sport's all-time greats. “I am trying to be one of the greatest. Be among Ali and Pele," said Bolt after his 200-metre win. The eight-time Olympic gold medallist holds a total of 19 Olympic and world titles so far.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:11 pm on 19 Aug

Crouser sets Olympic record to win shot put gold

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:59 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

American athlete Ryan Crouser broke a 28-year old Olympic record to win the gold in men's shot put final at the Rio Olympics on Thursday. His 22.52-meter throw broke the previous record of 22.47-metre made at 1988 Olympics. With compatriot Joe Kovacs winning silver, it's the first time since 1996 that USA secured the top two spots in the event.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:59 pm on 19 Aug

Air India offers Sakshi business class tickets

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:56 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Air India has offered two business class return tickets to any destination, for wrestler Sakshi Malik, who won the bronze medal in women's freestyle wrestling at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday. The offer was made by Air India Chairman and Managing Director Ashwani Lohani after Sakshi revealed that she became a sportsperson so that she could travel in an airplane.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:56 pm on 19 Aug

Ex-South African cricketer wins Olympic silver

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:53 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Former South African player Sunette Viljoen has become the first cricketer in 96 years to win an Olympic medal, after her silver-winning effort in the women's javelin throw final at the Rio Olympics on Thursday. Viljoen played only one Test in her career, incidentally against India, and 17 ODIs for the South Africa national women's team between 2000 and 2002.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:53 pm on 19 Aug

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Kohli wishes PV Sindhu luck ahead of Rio final

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:50 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli posted a video on Twitter on Thursday, wishing Indian badminton player PV Sindhu good luck ahead of her women's badminton singles final on Friday. In the video, Kohli said, "I hope you bring Gold for the country. But no matter what happens, you're a champion. Good luck to you."

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:50 pm on 19 Aug

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PV Sindhu to be gifted a BMW for Olympics’ show

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:29 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Shuttler PV Sindhu will be gifted a BMW by the Hyderabad District Badminton Association, V Chamundeshwarnath, president of the association, announced on Thursday. Sindhu became the first Indian to reach an Olympic badminton final after she defeated Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in straight sets on Thursday. The shuttler will now play for the gold medal against Spain’s Carolina Marin on Friday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:29 pm on 19 Aug

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'Dream of winning a medal cruelly snatched away'

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:23 pm on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Reacting to the Court of Arbitration for Sports’ banning him for four years, wrestler Narsingh Yadav said, “My dream of competing and winning the country a medal at the Rio Olympics has been cruelly snatched away from me twelve hours before my first bout.” On Friday, CAS accepted WADA’s appeal to review the doping clean chit given to Yadav.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:23 pm on 19 Aug

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Narsingh to miss Rio Olympics after getting 4-year ban

short by Jatan Desai / 08:53 am on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav will not participate at the Rio Olympics after getting a four-year ban from the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) for doping. The decision comes after World Anti-Doping Agency's appeal against the clean chit given to him. "The CAS panel did not accept the argument... that he was victim of sabotage", an official release read.

short by Jatan Desai / 08:53 am on 19 Aug

Waiting for you to join the club: Bindra to Sindhu

short by Jatan Desai / 08:09 am on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

India's only individual Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra congratulated PV Sindhu on her victory in the semi-final of the singles badminton event at the Rio Olympics on Thursday. Bindra tweeted, "What a player !! @Pvsindhu1 I'm waiting for you to join me in the club. You have no idea how lonely it's been !!!".

short by Jatan Desai / 08:09 am on 19 Aug

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Usain Bolt first to win 200m Gold at Olympics thrice

short by Jatan Desai / 07:28 am on 19 Aug 2016,Friday

Jamaica's Usain Bolt won the gold medal in 200m at the Rio Olympics on Thursday, becoming the first athlete to win Olympic Gold in 200m sprint thrice. Interestingly, no other athlete has ever won the 200m Olympic Gold even twice. Bolt, participating in his last individual race, clocked a timing of 19.78 seconds to win his eighth Olympic gold medal.

short by Jatan Desai / 07:28 am on 19 Aug

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Shobha De ek aur Le, tweets user on Sindhu's win

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:59 pm on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Congratulating PV Sindhu on assuring at least a silver medal at Rio Olympics, a user tweeted "Every shot of #PVSindhu feeling like Le Shobha De ek aur Le". While some other tweets read, "Now the goal is gold, but fingers and toes and legs, all crossed" and "Sindhu's aggression & her jump smashes+Gopichand's calmness = Perfect combination! Smelling the #Gold!"

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:59 pm on 18 Aug

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PV Sindhu 1st Indian to reach Olympic badminton final

short by Jatan Desai / 10:51 pm on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Shuttler PV Sindhu on Thursday became the first Indian to reach the final of the badminton competition at Olympic Games after defeating Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the semi-final. Sindhu will be the second Indian after Saina Nehwal in 2012 to win an Olympic medal in badminton. She will face top-ranked Spain's Carolina Marin in the gold medal match on Friday.

short by Jatan Desai / 10:51 pm on 18 Aug

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Sindhu assures India at least silver at Rio Olympics

short by Jatan Desai / 09:21 pm on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

PV Sindhu defeated Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 21-19, 21-10 in the semi-final of badminton women’s singles on Thursday, assuring India of at least a silver medal and its second medal of the Rio Olympics. Sindhu will become the second Indian after Saina Nehwal to win an Olympic medal in badminton and the first to win either silver or gold.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:21 pm on 18 Aug

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Saina admitted to hospital with knee injury

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:47 pm on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has been admitted to a hospital in Hyderabad to undergo a treatment for her knee injury, her father Harvir Singh confirmed. The 26-year-old, who recently crashed out of the Rio Olympics, had cited an inflammation in her right knee which hampered her on-court movement during her loss in a group match against Ukraine's Maria Ulitina.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:47 pm on 18 Aug

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Icho 1st female to win golds at 4 consecutive Olympics

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:21 pm on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Japanese wrestler Kaori Icho became the first woman to win an individual gold in four straight Olympics in any sport after winning the 58kg freestyle event at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday. She also became the first ever wrestler to win four Olympic gold medals. Interestingly, Icho had an unbeaten run of 189 matches for 13 years until January 2016.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:21 pm on 18 Aug

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Sachin Tendulkar adopts village in Maharashtra

short by Ankur Vyas / 04:23 pm on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar has adopted Donja village in Maharashtra's Osmanabad district under the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana. "We are sure this will inspire other villages in the region to emulate this model of development," officials said. Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, launched in October 2014, is a scheme under which MPs adopt villages for their development.

short by Ankur Vyas / 04:23 pm on 18 Aug

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Sehwag slams female foeticide after Sakshi's win

short by Jatan Desai / 03:06 pm on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag brought forth the issue of female infanticide after Sakshi Malik's bronze medal at the Rio Olympics. Malik thanked Sehwag for the wishes tweeting, "@virendersehwag thank you sir...your wishes means a lot". Sachin Tendulkar also congratulated Malik tweeting, "Congratulations #SakshiMalik & All Indians! आखिरकार भारत को सम्मान दिलाने का काम एक बेटी ने ही किया".

short by Jatan Desai / 03:06 pm on 18 Aug

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Shobha Na De aise kaam nahi karne chahiye: Sehwag

short by Jatan Desai / 02:38 pm on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag slammed Shobha De after Sakshi Malik's bronze medal at the Rio Olympics tweeting, "Bilkul , isliye Shobha Na De aise kaam nahi karne chahiye". Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan replied to the tweet saying, "hahaha .. Viru ji .. aapka sense of humour ne ek aur sixer maar diya Stadium ke bahar !!".

short by Jatan Desai / 02:38 pm on 18 Aug

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Elaine Thompson becomes the world's fastest woman

short by Jatan Desai / 02:32 pm on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson completed the double of 100m and 200m Gold at the Rio Olympics on Thursday to become the world's fastest woman. This is also the first time a woman has completed a double since USA's Florence Griffith Joyner at the Seoul Olympics in 1988. Thompson clocked timings of 10.71 seconds and 21.78 seconds in 100m and 200m respectively.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:32 pm on 18 Aug

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Sakshi is 4th Indian woman to win Olympic medal

short by Jatan Desai / 04:34 am on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Sakshi Malik has become only the fourth female athlete from India to win an Olympic medal after clinching the bronze medal in 58kg freestyle wrestling at the Rio Olympics. Weightlifter Karnam Malleshwari (Sydney 2000), boxer MC Mary Kom (London 2012) and shuttler Saina Nehwal (London 2012) are the only other Indian women to have won an Olympic medal.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:34 am on 18 Aug

Sakshi d superwoman, tweets Sonali Bendre

short by Jatan Desai / 03:54 am on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Applauding wrestler Sakshi Malik winning the bronze at Rio Olympics, actress Sonali Bendre tweeted, "1st medal!!!! Sakshi d superwoman! At last...thank u Sakshi Mallik, so so proud of u...". Amitabh Bachchan also lauded the win tweeting, "#Rio2016 and the women of India doing us so proud.. especially in the wrestling ..Sakshi you made us proud Indians !! COME ONNN!!".

short by Jatan Desai / 03:54 am on 18 Aug

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Wrestler Sakshi wins India's 1st medal at Rio Olympics

short by Jatan Desai / 03:07 am on 18 Aug 2016,Thursday

Wrestler Sakshi Malik won the bronze medal in women's freestyle wrestling in the 58kg category today, registering India's first medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. The 23-year-old, who is participating in her maiden Olympics, defeated Kyrgyzstan’s Aisuluu Tynybekova in the bronze medal match. Notably, Malik also became the first Indian female wrestler to ever win an Olympic medal.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:07 am on 18 Aug

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Lasha sets over 105kg weightlifting world record

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:22 pm on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Georgia's Lasha Talakhadze broke the world record in men's over 105-kilogram weightlifting division, with a 473-kg lift at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday, claiming the gold medal. The 22-year-old lifted 215 kg in the snatch and 258 kg in clean and jerk. Meanwhile, defending gold medalist Iran's Behdad Salimi Kordasiabi set the world record in the snatch with 216 kg.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:22 pm on 17 Aug

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Phelps is only swimmer to win 8 Golds at one Olympics

short by Jatan Desai / 07:10 pm on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday

American Michael Phelps became the first swimmer ever to win eight gold medals at a single edition of the Olympic games eight years ago, on August 17, 2008. Phelps, who swam 17 times over nine days, won gold medals in all the competitions he participated in. Moreover, he set world records in seven of the eight finals he competed in.

short by Jatan Desai / 07:10 pm on 17 Aug

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Tendulkar launches menswear brand on Myntra

short by Rahul Raj / 04:23 pm on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Sachin Tendulkar launched his menswear brand 'True Blue' on Flipkart-owned e-commerce platform Myntra on Tuesday. In partnership with fashion retailer Arvind Fashion Brands, True Blue's collection, which was introduced in May, includes summer suits, shirts, t-shirts, waistcoats and other basics. Tendulkar said, "True Blue embodies my identity and corresponds to the way I look at fashion."

short by Rahul Raj / 04:23 pm on 17 Aug

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India becomes no 1 ranked Test team in the world

short by Jatan Desai / 03:50 pm on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday

India became the top-ranked Test side in the world after Australia slipped to joint third following a 0-3 whitewash at the hands of Sri Lanka today. Pakistan have risen to number two, having drawn their four-Test series against England. India will, however, need to win their last Test against the West Indies to retain their top ranking.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:50 pm on 17 Aug

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Berlin exhibition celebrates Dhyan Chand's 1936 Gold

short by Jatan Desai / 03:50 pm on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday

An exhibition on Major Dhyan Chand was inaugurated by the Embassy of India in Berlin, Germany on 15th August - the anniversary of his gold victory in the Berlin Olympics 1936. According to some reports, Adolf Hitler had offered Dhyan Chand a position in the German Army after watching his impressive performance in the 1936 Olympics hockey final .

short by Jatan Desai / 03:50 pm on 17 Aug

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Sindhu's dad took 8-month leave to help her prepare

short by Jatan Desai / 03:04 pm on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian shuttler PV Sindhu's father, who is a Railways employee and a former volleyball player, took an eight-month leave to help her prepare for the Rio Olympics. During this period, Ramanna drove Sindhu to Pullela Gopichand’s academy at 4 am every morning. He also discussed details of Sindhu’s game with her, a practice followed since the beginning of her career.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:04 pm on 17 Aug

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SL complete their 1st ever whitewash of Australia

short by Jatan Desai / 02:53 pm on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 163 runs in the third Test on Wednesday, winning the series 3-0 and completing their first ever whitewash of Australia. The Aussies have lost 13 and won just one Test out of the 18 they have played in Asia since 2008. Before this series, SL had won only one Test against Australia in 33 years.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:53 pm on 17 Aug

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PV Sindhu reaches badminton singles semi-final

short by Jatan Desai / 04:49 am on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday

World number ten India's PV Sindhu defeated world number two and 2012 Olympics silver medallist China's Wang Yihan 22-20, 21-19 on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the women's singles badminton event at the Rio Olympics. Sindhu is now one win away from winning India's first medal at the Rio Olympics.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:49 am on 17 Aug

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Runners help each other finish 5000m race after fall

short by Jatan Desai / 01:29 am on 17 Aug 2016,Wednesday

During the women's 5,000m race at the Rio Olympics, New Zealand's Nikki Hamblin tripped and fell, with American Abbey D'Agostino then tripping over Hamblin and falling as well. D'Agostino then helped the injured Hamblin up, and the two continued to run. "That girl was the Olympic spirit right there," Hamblin said after the duo had completed the race.

short by Jatan Desai / 01:29 am on 17 Aug

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BCCI moves SC against Lodha Committee reforms

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:44 pm on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The BCCI has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking review of its verdict of implementing the reforms in the sports body recommended by the Lodha Committee, claiming the judgement was "unreasoned". In the July 19 verdict, the court had accepted major reforms recommended by the Lodha Committee, which included barring ministers and civil servants from becoming BCCI members.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:44 pm on 16 Aug

Bolt set 100m world, Olympic records on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:06 pm on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Jamaica's Usain Bolt set the 100-metre sprint record of 9.58 seconds at the IAAF World Championships in Berlin on August 16, 2009. On the same day, a year earlier Bolt had set the then world record of 9.69 seconds at Beijing 2008, an unbeaten Olympic record till date. Further, Bolt also holds the 3rd fastest timing in 100-metre sprints.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:06 pm on 16 Aug

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WADA appeals against Narsingh Yadav's clean chit

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:13 pm on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has filed an appeal against the clean chit to 74-kg wrestler Narsingh Yadav by the National Anti-Doping Agency following his positive dope test. The freestyle wrestler, who had tested positive in both his collected samples before the Rio Olympics, will face the hearing on the same in Rio on August 18.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:13 pm on 16 Aug

Sehwag awarded with MCC Honorary Life Membership

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:15 pm on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has been elected as an Honorary Life Member of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The Indian opener joined compatriots Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly on the list of Honorary Life Members. "It is always a pleasure to welcome new Honorary Life Members to the Club, and Virender is no exception", said MCC's chief.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:15 pm on 16 Aug

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Armless man holds record for longest archery shot

short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:34 pm on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

American archer Matt Stutzman, who was born without arms, holds the Guinness World Record for the farthest accurate archery shot measuring 283.47 metres. He set the world record in 2015 after he won a silver medal in the 2012 London Paralympics. A three-minute video explores the life of Stutzman, explaining how he taught himself to use the bow and arrow.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:34 pm on 16 Aug

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Video explains the origin of the Olympic Rings

short by Sanira Mediratta / 04:30 pm on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

A three-minute video explains the origin of the Olympic Rings which were designed by the father of modern Olympics, Baron de Coubertin in 1912. The rings were inspired by a former French sports-governing body, USFSA, which had a symbol of intertwining blue and red rings. The video further discusses the myth that suggests the symbol was borrowed from ancient Greeks.

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Miller dives head first to win Gold in 400m

short by Jatan Desai / 01:13 pm on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Bahamas' Shaunae Miller won a dramatic gold medal in the 400-metre on Tuesday after diving head first over the finish line to beat four-time Olympic gold medallist and reigning world champion Allyson Felix by 0.07 seconds. "The only thing I was thinking was the gold medal and the next thing I know I was on the ground," Miller, 22, said.

short by Jatan Desai / 01:13 pm on 16 Aug

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1st American to compete in hijab wins bronze

short by Jatan Desai / 12:48 pm on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Ibtihaj Muhammad, the first US athlete to compete at the Olympics wearing a hijab, has won a bronze medal in the women’s team sabre fencing. "It doesn't matter what hair colour you have, what religion you are. The point is to go out there and be the best athlete you can be," Ibtihaj's team member said after their victory.

short by Jatan Desai / 12:48 pm on 16 Aug

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Name plane, train after Dipa & Babar: Sehwag to PM

short by Jatan Desai / 04:10 am on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider naming a special aeroplane and train after India's Rio Olympics athletes Lalita Babar and Dipa Karmakar. Sehwag added that such a gesture "will encourage parents and inspire many youngsters to take up less popular sports as a career".

short by Jatan Desai / 04:10 am on 16 Aug

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Costa's late strike helps Chelsea beat West Ham

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:30 am on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

A late goal by Diego Costa helped Chelsea win 2-1 in their Premier League season opener against West Ham on Monday. Chelsea's Eden Hazard opened the scoring with a successful spot kick, which was later cancelled out by James Collins. Costa then scored from outside the penalty box to give Antonio Conte his first win as the Blue's manager.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:30 am on 16 Aug

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PV Sindhu reaches badminton singles quarters

short by Jatan Desai / 03:08 am on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

World number ten PV Sindhu reached the quarter-final of the badminton singles event at the Rio Olympics after defeating Chinese Taipei’s world number eight Tai Tzu Ying 21-13, 21-15. Sindhu, who is participating in her maiden Olympics, will face China's world number two Wang Yihan for a place in the semi-finals on Wednesday.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:08 am on 16 Aug

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Mexican pair perform on B'wood beat in swimming event

short by Jatan Desai / 12:20 am on 16 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The Mexican pair of Karem Achach and Nuria Diosdado performed to an Indian beat in the synchronised swimming event at the Rio Olympics on Monday. They performed to the Bollywood song ‘Aila re Aila’ from the film ‘Khatta Meetha’, that starred actor Akshay Kumar. The pair was in the ninth spot, having qualified for the final of the event.

short by Jatan Desai / 12:20 am on 16 Aug

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Phelps has lost only two of his 30 Olympic finals

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:17 pm on 15 Aug 2016,Monday

Out of a total of 30 Olympic finals spread across five Olympic Games, American swimmer Michael Phelps failed to win a medal in only two events, the first being his debut final in 2000. Phelps' average margin of victory over the course of his Olympic career is 1.49 seconds. He has reportedly covered 13,735 kilometres in training for the Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:17 pm on 15 Aug

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South African sprinter breaks 400m world record

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:16 pm on 15 Aug 2016,Monday

South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk set the first men's track and field world record at the Rio Olympics after finishing the 400-metre sprint in 43.03 seconds, surpassing American sprinter Michael Johnson's 17-year-old record of 43.18 seconds. The 24-year-old sprinter began his race in the eighth lane and surpassed the fastest eighth lane finish in Olympics' history by 1.63 seconds.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:16 pm on 15 Aug

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Murray 1st to retain Olympic tennis singles gold

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:51 am on 15 Aug 2016,Monday

Andy Murray became the first tennis player to retain the Olympic singles gold medal after he won the event at the Rio Olympics on Sunday. He registered a 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory over world number 141 Juan Martín del Potro, who had earlier defeated Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Meanwhile, Japan's Kei Nishikori won the bronze medal, defeating Nadal.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:51 am on 15 Aug

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Bolt becomes 1st to win 100m Olympic title thrice

short by Sumedha Sehra / 07:31 am on 15 Aug 2016,Monday

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt became the only athlete in history to win the 100-metres Olympic title thrice, after he reached the finish line in 9.81 seconds in the final on Monday. US sprinter Justin Gatlin and Canadian Andre de Grasse finished second and third, clocking 9.89s and 9.91s respectively. Bolt's fellow Jamaican sprinter Yohan Blake finished fourth, clocking 9.93s.

short by Sumedha Sehra / 07:31 am on 15 Aug

Liverpool register 4-3 away win over Arsenal

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:53 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Liverpool began their Premier League campaign with a 4-3 away win over Arsenal on Sunday. Theo Walcott gave the Gunners the lead in the first half, following which two goals from Philippe Coutinho and one each of Adam Lallana and new signing Sadio Mane helped Liverpool take a 4-1 lead. Later, Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Calum Chambers completed the scoreline.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:53 pm on 14 Aug

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Pistorius claims nurses trying to kill him

short by Parichit Mainra / 10:39 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has reportedly accused his nurses of trying to kill him with “toxic” medication and filed a complaint with prison authorities. Earlier, Pistorius was placed on a suicide watch after sustaining wrist injuries in jail last week, which he claims were due to falling from his bed. Pistorius was recently convicted of murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

short by Parichit Mainra / 10:39 pm on 14 Aug

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Pakistan-England Test series ends level at 2-2

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:12 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Pakistan finished the four-match Test series against England at 2-2 with a 10-wicket victory in the fourth Test on Sunday. After dismissing England for 253 in their second innings on the fourth day, Pakistan chased down the 40-run target. For Pakistan, Sohail Khan picked up six wickets while Yasir Shah and Wahab Riaz picked up five each in the match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:12 pm on 14 Aug

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Zlatan scores as Man Utd win their season opener

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:05 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Goals from Premier League debutant Zlatan Ibrahimović, skipper Wayne Rooney and Juan Mata helped Manchester United beat AFC Bournemouth to win their season opener at the Vitality Stadium on Sunday. Adam Smith scored the only goal for the home side with a top corner finish. This also marks José Mourinho's second win in as many matches as the Reds manager.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:05 pm on 14 Aug

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'Olympic gold medalist held at gunpoint in Rio'

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:48 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

According to a Fox Sports report, American swimmer Ryan Lochte, who won a gold medal in the men's 4x200 metres freestyle relay event at the ongoing Olympics, has been held up at gunpoint during a party in Rio. The swimmer was attending a party along with Brazilian swimmer Thiago Pereira, and is now said to be safe, the report added.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:48 pm on 14 Aug

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David, Victoria Beckham to sell France mansion

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:47 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

David and Victoria Beckham have reportedly listed their 200-acre mansion in the Bargemon village of the South of France for £2.4 million (about $3.1 million). The couple bought the 'Domaine Saint-Vincent' six-bedroom mansion with an infinity pool for £1.5 million in 2003 and spent £5 million on renovations. They reportedly did not visit it much.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:47 pm on 14 Aug

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Tendulkar scored his 1st int'l ton on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:01 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar scored his first international century while playing against England on August 14, 1990. With a score of 119*, Sachin, then aged 17 years and 112 days, is the third youngest cricketer to score a century, behind Pakistan's Mushtaq Mohammad and Bangladesh's Mohammad Ashraful. Sachin went on to score a total of 100 centuries in international cricket.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:01 pm on 14 Aug

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Ex-Man Utd player Forlan joins Mumbai City FC

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:15 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Uruguayan footballer Diego Forlan has officially joined the Indian Super League (ISL) side Mumbai City FC as the marquee player for the 2016-17 season. Having represented teams like Manchester United, Villarreal, Atlético Madrid and Inter Milan, the 37-year-old striker is a two-time winner of the European Golden Shoe and was awarded the best player award at the 2010 World Cup.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:15 pm on 14 Aug

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Bradman got out on zero in his last Test innings

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:30 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Australian cricketing legend Don Bradman, playing his final Test innings on August 14, 1948, was dismissed for a duck which left his Test average stuck at 99.94. Facing English leg-spinner Eric Hollies' second delivery, Bradman missed a googly that went on to hit his middle and off stumps. Notably, Bradman's 99.94 is the highest batting average in Test cricket's history.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:30 pm on 14 Aug

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Football pundit keeps promise of pant-less show

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:18 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Former England footballer and football pundit Gary Lineker fulfilled the promise he made on Twitter last season of conducting the Match of the Day show on BBC without pants if Leicester City won the league. Lineker appeared on the show wearing only shorts featuring Leicester City's emblem alongside fellow fully clothed pundits Alan Shearer and Ian Wright.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:18 pm on 14 Aug

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USA wins its 1,000th Olympic gold medal

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:00 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

USA won its 1,000th Summer Olympics gold medal with the women's 4x100 metres medley relay win at the Rio Olympics on Saturday. This was table-topper USA’s 23rd gold medal in the Rio Olympics. Notably, the country's first Olympic gold came with triple jumper James Connolly’s win in the 1896 Athens Olympics, the first Modern Games.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:00 pm on 14 Aug

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90-year-old woman is the world's oldest gymnast

short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:36 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

A 90-year-old woman from Germany, Johanna Quaas, is the oldest gymnast in the world, according to the Guinness World Records. She was recognised for the same in April 2012 when she was 86 years old. Quaas, who likes using parallel bars, says that a "very well-rounded, healthy diet" is the secret to her fitness.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:36 pm on 14 Aug

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Bolt runs faster or WI collapse faster, tweets Viru

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:53 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Reacting to India’s series win over West Indies, ex-cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Usain Bolt runs faster or West Indies collapse faster. Bolt Ji is like 440 volt current,West Indies in this Test hve been like Maasoom Memna.” Harsha Bhogle tweeted, “A little easier than even they would have anticipated but this has been a fine bowling performance.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:53 pm on 14 Aug

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Hurtful that people ignore our Olympians: Virat

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:52 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli expressed his displeasure over the backlash Indian athletes in Rio are receiving over their failure to win medals. “These guys give 100% effort in what they do. Some people don’t even have 10% facilities that sportsmen from other countries have. For people to just ignore what they do, I think it's very hurtful,” said Kohli.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:52 pm on 14 Aug

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Ethiopian completes race with 1 shoe, qualifies

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:29 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Ethiopian runner Etenesh Diro qualified for the women’s 3,000-metre steeplechase finals in the Rio Olympics, despite losing one shoe during the race. Diro had finished seventh in her heat, losing out on time after her shoe got entangled with other competitors'. The Ethiopian later appealed along with the Ireland and Jamaica teams, after which they were advanced to the final.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:29 pm on 14 Aug

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Phelps ends career with 23rd Olympic gold medal

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:29 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

US swimmer Michael Phelps ended his career with a record 23rd Olympic gold medal, his fifth in the ongoing Rio Olympics, in the men’s 4x100 medley relay on Saturday. This takes Phelps’ overall Olympic medals tally to 28, making him the most decorated Olympian of all time. Post the win, Phelps' teammates huddled around and started chanting, "Four more years."

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:29 pm on 14 Aug

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Ethiopian man won Olympic marathon running barefoot

short by Daisy Mowke / 01:27 pm on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Abebe Bikila from Ethiopia won the gold medal in a marathon at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome running barefoot. He arrived in Rome with one pair of running shoes which got destroyed during training. Unable to find shoes that fit him, he decided to run barefoot. Notably, he became the first Sub-Saharan African to win an Olympic gold medal.

short by Daisy Mowke / 01:27 pm on 14 Aug

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Manchester City win 2-1 in their season opener

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:12 am on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Manchester City defeated Sunderland 2-1 in their Premier League season opener at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. Sergio Agüero opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a successful spot kick, which was cancelled out by Jermain Defoe in the 71st minute. Later, an own goal by Paddy McNair helped new manager Pep Guardiola to a winning start with City.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:12 am on 14 Aug

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'Sole Russian athlete at Rio Olympics suspended'

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:18 am on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Russia's sole track and field competitor at the Rio Olympics, Darya Klishina, who was participating under the neutral flag, has reportedly been suspended from the Games and her special eligibility status has been withdrawn. The 25-year-old long jumper was suspended as new evidence had emerged in relation to the World Anti-Doping Agency report which described the state-sponsored doping in Russia.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:18 am on 14 Aug

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Mirza-Bopanna lose semi-final at Olympics

short by Jatan Desai / 02:42 am on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

The Indian pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna lost 6-2, 2-6, 3-10 to USA's Venus Williams and Rajeev Ram in the semi-finals of the mixed doubles event at Rio Olympics. Mirza and Bopanna will now compete for the bronze medal on Sunday. Notably, Leander Paes' bronze medal in Atlanta 1996 remains India's only Olympic medal in tennis so far.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:42 am on 14 Aug

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Shooter Mairaj Khan out of Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:15 am on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

Indian shooter Mairaj Ahmad Khan crashed out of the Rio Olympics, after missing out on a semi-final berth in the men's skeet shooting event in Rio on Saturday. Khan ranked ninth at the end of the two-day qualification, scoring 121 points. Earlier in the day, shooter Gurpreet Singh had also crashed out of the men's 25-metre rapid fire event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:15 am on 14 Aug

India wins Test series against West Indies

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:33 am on 14 Aug 2016,Sunday

India won the third Test by 237 runs against West Indies on Saturday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the four-match series. West Indies in their second innings were restricted to 108, their second-lowest total against India, with Mohammed Shami taking three wickets. This is the first time India has won two matches in a Test series in the Caribbean.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:33 am on 14 Aug

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Gutta-Ponnappa end Olympics campaign with a loss

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:42 pm on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

Indian shuttlers Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa lost their final group match 17-21, 15-21 to Thailand's Puttita Supajirakul and Sapsiree Taerattanachai in the badminton women's doubles event at the Rio Olympics on Saturday. The Indian duo had already crashed out of the tournament, after losing against Netherlands earlier on Friday, effectively ending India's badminton doubles campaign.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:42 pm on 13 Aug

Victory & setbacks part of life, PM Modi to athletes

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:27 pm on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

Talking about Indian athletes participating at the ongoing Rio Olympics, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "India is phenomenally proud of all our athletes in Rio & their hardwork that got them there. Victory & setbacks are all a part of life." Earlier, Sachin Tendulkar had requested Modi to talk about the Indian Olympians in his speech on the 70th Independence Day.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:27 pm on 13 Aug

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Usain Bolt was gifted part of the Berlin Wall

short by Yash Kumar / 10:00 pm on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

Usain Bolt was awarded a 3,000 kg section of the Berlin Wall by the city's Mayor after Bolt broke the 100-metre and 200-metre world records in the city. The Mayor reportedly said Bolt had shown the world that one can tear down "insurmountable" walls. Notably, the construction of the Berlin Wall began on 13th August 1961.

short by Yash Kumar / 10:00 pm on 13 Aug

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Defending champs Leicester lose opening PL match

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:04 pm on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

Defending champions Leicester City began their title defence with a 1-2 loss to Hull City in their opening day match on Saturday. Hull's Adama Diomandé opened the scoring with an overhead kick in first half's stoppage time, before Leicester's Riyad Mahrez scored a penalty two minutes after half-time. Robert Snodgrass' 57th-minute goal helped Hull regain the lead in the match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:04 pm on 13 Aug

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Ex-Turkish footballer charged over terror links

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:58 pm on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

Turkey has issued an arrest warrant for ex-international footballer Hakan Sukur, for "membership in an armed terror organisation." Sukur, who has played for Inter Milan and Galatasaray, is being linked to a US-based Muslim cleric, who the establishment blames for last month's failed coup in the country. Sukur is a former member of parliament for the ruling AK party.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:58 pm on 13 Aug

Messi does an Afridi, tweets user on Messi's return

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:19 pm on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Lionel Messi's return to the Argentina national team, roughly a month after retiring from international football, a user tweeted, "Messi does a Shahid Afridi. Who would have thought". Another user posted, "Messi to return to Argentina squad. Becomes the only player to be in the league of Cristiano Ronaldo and Shahid Afridi at the same time".

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:19 pm on 13 Aug

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Rafael Nadal wins gold in men's doubles

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:07 pm on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

Spain's Rafael Nadal won his second career Olympic gold, in the men's doubles final on Saturday. Playing alongside Marc Lopez, the Spanish duo defeated Romania’s Florin Mergea and Horia Tecau 6-2, 3-6, 6-4, to hand Spain its third gold medal in Rio. Nadal is set to face Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in the men's singles semifinal later on Saturday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:07 pm on 13 Aug

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Schooling beats Phelps to win Singapore's 1st Gold

short by Jatan Desai / 01:07 pm on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

Singapore's 21-year-old swimmer Joseph Schooling won his nation's first ever Olympic gold medal with victory in the 100m butterfly, denying Michael Phelps his 23rd Olympic gold medal. Phelps was one of three men to finish joint second. "I hope that Michael can stay around long enough for me to race him again. I'd love that", Schooling said after the victory.

short by Jatan Desai / 01:07 pm on 13 Aug

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Kumar’s 5-for restricts WI to 225 on Day 4

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:54 am on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

A five-wicket haul by pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar restricted West Indies to 225 in their 1st innings, giving India a 128-run lead over the hosts on Day 4 of the 3rd Test against West Indies at Gros Islet. India scored 157/3 in their second innings, extending their lead to 285 runs, with vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane remaining unbeaten at 51 at stumps.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:54 am on 13 Aug

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Messi announces comeback from international retirement

short by Jatan Desai / 01:39 am on 13 Aug 2016,Saturday

Lionel Messi has announced his return to Argentina's national team, ending his short-lived retirement from international football. Messi called it quits after missing a penalty in the shootout defeat to Chile in the Copa America final. "I see that there are a lot of problems in Argentina football and I don't want to create more," Messi said in a statement.

short by Jatan Desai / 01:39 am on 13 Aug

Raina, Yuvraj left out of India's T20 squad

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 12 Aug 2016,Friday

Limited overs captain MS Dhoni will lead India in two T20Is against West Indies in Florida on August 27-28. Notable absentees from the squad include batsmen Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh and seamer Ashish Nehra. Besides Dhoni, bowler Jasprit Bumrah is the only other player named in the T20Is who is not in the current Test squad touring the Caribbean.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 12 Aug

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Sachin only Indian in Ponting's greatest XI

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:19 pm on 12 Aug 2016,Friday

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar was the only Indian in the greatest XI picked by former Australian captain Ricky Ponting. The team, captained by Kumar Sangakkara, comprised of Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Jacques Kallis, Brian Lara and Adam Gilchrist in the batting lineup. Shane Warne, Wasim Akram, Curtly Ambrose and Glenn McGrath formed the team's bowling attack.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:19 pm on 12 Aug

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Race walking is an Olympic sport

short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:17 pm on 12 Aug 2016,Friday

A five-minute video explains the Olympic sport of race walking and the science behind the participants' style of walking. The rules of the event require the walkers to not lose contact with the ground at any moment of time. Additionally, because they are not allowed to jump or run, athletes rotate their pelvis in order to walk longer steps.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:17 pm on 12 Aug

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5.27 cr Indians watched Day 1 of Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 12 Aug 2016,Friday

Approximately 5.27 crore viewers in India watched the first day of the Rio Olympics, while approximately 56 lakh Indian viewers tuned in to watch the event's opening ceremony live. Around 73.4% of viewers who watched the Olympics had also watched the Indian Premier League's 2016 edition. Notably, Maharashtra received the highest viewership for the Olympics telecast.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:11 pm on 12 Aug

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Video lists the fastest athletes of all time

short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:06 pm on 12 Aug 2016,Friday

An eight-minute video by YouTube channel 'MostAmazingTop10' lists some of the fastest runners based on their official records for the 100-metre sprint. The top spot is held by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt who has a best time of 9.58 seconds and is an 11-time world champion. The list further includes Jamaican Asafa Powell and American Tyson Gay.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 02:06 pm on 12 Aug

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Shuttler Srikanth begins Rio campaign with win

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 am on 12 Aug 2016,Friday

Indian shuttler Srikanth Kidambi won his first game in the Rio men’s singles badminton event on Thursday, defeating Mexico’s Lino Munoz 21-11, 21-17. Srikanth, the lone Indian men’s shuttler at Rio, will face Sweden’s Henri Hurskainen on Sunday. Earlier in the day, shuttlers Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu also won their opening games in the women’s singles event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 am on 12 Aug

Phelps 3rd to win Gold in the same event at 4 Olympics

short by Jatan Desai / 08:47 am on 12 Aug 2016,Friday

Michael Phelps won the gold medal in 200m individual medley on Friday to become only the third athlete to win an individual Gold in the same event at four Olympics. This was Phelps' 22nd Olympic Gold and 4th consecutive in 200m individual medley starting 2004. Long jumper Carl Lewis and discus-thrower Al Oerter are the others to have achieved the feat.

short by Jatan Desai / 08:47 am on 12 Aug

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Mirza, Bopanna reach mixed doubles quarters at Rio

short by Jatan Desai / 07:12 am on 12 Aug 2016,Friday

The Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna defeated Australia's Samatha Stosur and John Peers 7-5, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles event at Rio Olympics. The fourth seeded Indian pair will face Great Britain's Andy Murray and Heather Watson for a spot in the semi-finals on Saturday.

short by Jatan Desai / 07:12 am on 12 Aug

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Indian hockey team in Olympic knockouts after 36 yrs

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:41 am on 12 Aug 2016,Friday

Indian men's hockey team qualified for the Olympics' knockout round after 36 years, earning a quarterfinal berth at Rio on Thursday. The team, which had earlier in the day lost to Netherlands, made it to the next round after Argentina drew with Germany. India's last knockout qualification came at the 1980 Moscow Olympics, in which they had won the Gold.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:41 am on 12 Aug

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Dipa's physio sent to Rio before her vault final

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:49 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar's physio has been flown to Rio, ahead of the Olympic gymnastics' vault final on Sunday. Reportedly, the physio was earlier disallowed from travelling to Rio, with the Sports Authority of India terming Dipa's request to take him along "wasteful". Dipa is India's first gymnast to reach an Olympics final, after she ranked eighth in qualification on Sunday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:49 pm on 11 Aug

I let my country down, have no excuses: Jitu Rai

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:55 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

Expressing disappointment on his Rio Olympics exit, Indian shooter Jitu Rai said, "I let my country down. There was wind but I don't want to make any excuses." Jitu, who is a 2014 Commonwealth Games shooting gold medallist, had earlier crashed out of the men's 50-metre air pistol event on Wednesday, after finishing eighth in the 10-metre air pistol final.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:55 pm on 11 Aug

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Trailer of 'MS Dhoni- The Untold Story' released

short by Shipra Sharma / 10:38 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

The official trailer of the Sushant Singh Rajput-starrer film 'MS Dhoni- The Untold Story' was released on Thursday. Directed by Neeraj Pandey, the film is a biopic of Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, featuring Kiara Advani as Dhoni's wife Sakshi. Also starring Anupam Kher as the cricketer's father Pan Singh, the biopic is scheduled to release on September 30.

short by Shipra Sharma / 10:38 pm on 11 Aug

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Indian boxer Shiva Thapa out of Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:56 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

Indian boxer Shiva Thapa ended his campaign at the Rio Olympics after losing 0-3 to Cuba's Robeisy Ramirez in the opening game of the men's bantamweight 56 kg event on Thursday. This was Thapa's second Olympic appearance after London 2012, in which he became the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympics, at an age of 18 years.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:56 pm on 11 Aug

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Saina Nehwal makes winning start in Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:54 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

India's top-ranked badminton player Saina Nehwal defeated Lohaynny Vicente of Brazil 21-17, 21-17 to win her first pool match in the women's singles badminton event at the Rio Olympics on Thursday. Playing in her third Olympics, the London 2012 Olympics bronze medal-winning shuttler will next face Ukranian shuttler Marija Ulitina on August 14.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:54 pm on 11 Aug

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'Phelps only man likely to beat Bappi Lahiri'

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

Reacting to American swimmer Michael Phelps winning his 21st Olympic Gold medal, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Michael Phelps only man likely to beat Bappi Lahiri. #GoldKiBarsaat". With a total of 25 medals, Phelps is the most decorated Olympian of all time, with his 21 Olympic Golds being more than those of 174 countries, including India.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 11 Aug

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India lose 1-2 to Netherlands in men's hockey

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:51 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

The Indian men's hockey team lost 1-2 to Netherlands in their fourth Group B encounter at the Rio Olympics on Thursday. India was awarded five consecutive penalty corners towards the end of the match, but failed to convert any. This was India's second loss in the tournament, with the team still in the reckoning for a quarter-final spot.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:51 pm on 11 Aug

Indian boxers get new kits post AIBA warning

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:45 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

Indian boxers at the Rio Olympics have got their kits replaced, after the International Boxing Association issued a warning to the team for not sporting the country's name on their jerseys. The warning came after boxer Manoj Kumar's bout in the men's 64 kg category on Wednesday. Kumar and boxer Vikas Yadav have reached the pre-quarterfinals in their respective categories.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:45 pm on 11 Aug

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Dove launches '#ChangeTheRhyme' campaign

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:42 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

The personal care brand 'Dove' and YouTube channel 'Blush' have launched '#ChangeTheRhyme' campaign by releasing the video 'Is That You?' The video features Indian sportswomen as the nursery rhyme 'Chubby cheeks, dimpled chin' plays in the background. In the campaign, Dove aims to challenge conventional perceptions of beauty by reiterating the message, "There is more than one kind of beautiful".

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:42 pm on 11 Aug

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Mirza, Hingis end partnership for the season

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:27 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

World number one pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis have confirmed they would not play together for the remainder of the season. The Indo-Swiss duo, which won three Grand Slams, will reunite to defend their WTA Finals title in October. In a Facebook post, Mirza wrote this will not "affect the wonderful personal relationship that we continue to share."

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:27 pm on 11 Aug

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Pak cricket legend Hanif Mohammad passes away

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:04 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

Former Pakistani cricket legend Hanif Mohammad passed away at the age of 81 in Karachi on Thursday. Born in Junagadh, Hanif was widely regarded in cricket as the original 'Little Master'. Hanif's 337-run innings in 1958, lasting 970 minutes, was the then highest Test score and is still the longest-ever innings in Test cricket's history.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:04 pm on 11 Aug

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Indian women's archery team out of Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:26 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

The Indian women's archery campaign ended on Thursday after Bombayla Devi's 2-6 loss to Mexico's Alejandra Valencia in the women's individual archery recurve Round of 16 on Thursday. The result was followed by her teammate Deepika Kumari's loss in the same round of the event. Earlier, another archer Laxmirani Majhi had crashed out of her respective individual event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:26 pm on 11 Aug

Prison warden, hotel bellboy in Fiji's Rio Rugby team

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:13 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

South Pacific nation Fiji's Olympic Rugby team, considered gold-medal favourites, includes a prison warden and a hotel bellboy. The rugby team was affected by a cyclone that struck the island nation earlier this year. The Fiji team, members of which learned the game using plastic bottles and flip-flops as balls, have qualified for the tournament's semi-finals in Rio.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:13 pm on 11 Aug

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Police probe poisoning of Wimbledon junior player

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:43 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

British police authorities are investigating the allegations that Britain's 18-year-old tennis player Gabriella Taylor was deliberately poisoned, after she was forced to pull out from this year’s Wimbledon junior tournament's quarterfinals. The 18-year-old spent several days in intensive care after suffering from a disorder diagnosed as leptospirosis, a bacterial disease spread by animals.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:43 pm on 11 Aug

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Warne 1st bowler to reach 600 Test wickets on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

Australia's Shane Warne became the first bowler to take 600 Test wickets after dismissing England's Marcus Trescothick on August 11, 2005. The leg-spinner went on to register 708 Test wickets, the second most in Test history behind Muttiah Muralitharan (800). Warne, with 1,001 wickets is only the second player behind Muralitharan to register over 1,000 wickets in international cricket.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 11 Aug

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Kuwait shooter 1st 'independent' to win Olympic Gold

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:25 pm on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

Kuwait shooter Fehaid al-Deehani won the first ever Olympic gold medal for 'Independent Olympic Athletes' after winning the men's double trap event on Wednesday. The shooter had to participate as an 'independent' as Kuwait is suspended by the International Olympic Committee over government interference in sports. Al-Deehani had earlier refused to carry the IOC flag in the Rio opening ceremony.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:25 pm on 11 Aug

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Archer Deepika Kumari reaches Rio pre-quarters

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:46 am on 11 Aug 2016,Thursday

Indian archer Deepika Kumari beat Italy’s Guendalina Sartori 6-2 in the women’s individual archery recurve round of 32 on Wednesday. Deepika now moves into the pre-quarterfinals of the event, in which she will compete with Chinese Taipei archer Tan Ya-ting on Thursday. Meanwhile, Indian archer Bombayla Devi also entered the pre-quarterfinals of the same event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:46 am on 11 Aug

Ashwin 1st Indian with 2 tons, 5-fors in a Test series

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:16 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Ravichandran Ashwin became the first Indian to score multiple hundreds and take multiple five-wicket hauls in a Test series, during the third Test against West Indies on Wednesday. The 29-year-old also became the fourth player overall to achieve the feat. Earlier, Ashwin had scored a century in the first Test and taken five-wicket hauls in the first two Tests.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:16 pm on 10 Aug

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11-yr-old Odisha kid selected to train at Bayern

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:09 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Chandan Nayak, an 11-year-old footballer from Odisha, has been selected to train at a football camp at Bayern Munich. Earlier, Chandan was not being allowed to play in the selection round at an all-India competition at Pune because he was considered ‘too short’. However, after convincing his coaches, Chandan was selected for the all-expenses-paid junior football camp to Munich.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:09 pm on 10 Aug

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India's sole weightlifter out of Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:56 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

India's only weightlifter at the Rio Olympics, Sathish Sivalingam was ousted from the men's 77 kg weightlifting event at the Games on Wednesday. The lifter finished fourth in his group after lifting 329 kg, as against his group's best lift of 346 kg. Sivalingam had earlier won the gold medal in the same category at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:56 pm on 10 Aug

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Underwater hockey is played in over 20 countries

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:32 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Over 20 countries participate in Underwater Hockey World Championship, which is held every two years. It is a sport wherein two teams manoeuvre a puck using a one-handed stick across a swimming pool and attempt to score goals. US' Underwater Hockey Team captain Tyera Eulberg says that players hold their breath while playing, using snorkels to watch the play.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:32 pm on 10 Aug

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Phelps ties 2,168-year-old Olympic record

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:13 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

With his win in the Rio Olympics men's 200-metre butterfly event on Tuesday, American swimmer Michael Phelps won his 12th individual Olympic medal, equalling a 2,168-year old record set by late sprinter Leonidas of Rhodes. Reportedly, Leonidas won the stadion, diaulos and hoplite races at four Ancient Olympic Games from 164 BC to 152 BC for his 12 individual titles.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:13 pm on 10 Aug

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Judoka Avtar Singh loses to refugee team player

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:09 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian judoka Avtar Singh lost his debut Olympic match to Refugee Olympic Team's Popole Misenga in the men's 90 kg elimination Round of 32, on Wednesday. Avtar Singh, though, still has a chance for a medal as he may go through the repechage round. Singh was the first Indian judoka to qualify for the Olympics since 2004.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:09 pm on 10 Aug

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Jitu Rai fails to qualify for 50m air pistol final

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:48 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian shooter Jitu Rai failed to qualify for the finals of the men’s 50-metre air pistol event in Rio on Wednesday. Rai finished at 12th place at the end of six series, with compatriot Prakash Nanjappa also crashing out of the event, ranking 25th. Earlier, Rai had finished in eighth place in the finals of the 10-metre air pistol event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:48 pm on 10 Aug

Bombayla Devi enters individual archery last 16

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:12 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian archer Bombayla Devi advanced to the pre-quarterfinals in Rio’s women’s individual archery recurve event, beating Chinese Taipei archer Lin Shih-chia 6-2 in the round of 32 on Wednesday. Bombayla will now face Mexico's Alejandra Valencia in the round of 16 on Thursday. Meanwhile, Indian archer Deepika Kumari will face Georgia’s Kristine Esebua in the round of 64 later tonight.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:12 pm on 10 Aug

Real Madrid players gatecrash press conference

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:10 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Real Madrid players gatecrashed manager Zinedine Zidane’s post-match press conference, to celebrate their 3-2 win over Sevilla in the UEFA Super Cup on Tuesday. Captain Sergio Ramos entered with defender Marcelo and striker Álvaro Morata, among other players, singing and spraying water over Zidane. This was Zidane’s second title win as Madrid's manager, after the Champions League win in May.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:10 pm on 10 Aug

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Lorig won an Olympic medal during pregnancy

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:47 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Khatuna Lorig, who trained actress Jennifer Lawrence for 'The Hunger Games' movies, was four months pregnant when she won the bronze medal in a 1992 archery event. Other pregnant women who competed in the Olympics include Nur Suryani Mohamed Taibi. She competed in the 10-metre air rifle event at the 2012 Olympics when she was eight months pregnant.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:47 pm on 10 Aug

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17-yr-old lady cricketer becomes youngest SA centurion

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:30 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

South Africa's Laura Wolvaardt, at 17 years and 105 days, became the youngest South African cricketer, male or female, to register a century in international cricket, after scoring 105 against Ireland on Tuesday. The record was previously held by South African female cricketer Johmari Logtenberg who scored an international ton at the age of 17 years and 338 days.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:30 pm on 10 Aug

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Phelps oldest swimmer to win individual Olympic gold

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:23 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Aged 31, American swimmer Michael Phelps became the oldest swimmer to win an individual Olympic gold medal, after winning the 200-metre butterfly event on Tuesday. The record was earlier held by US swimmer Duke Kahanamoku, who had won a gold at the age of 30 at the 1920 Games. Notably, Phelps now has a total of 21 Olympic gold medals.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:23 pm on 10 Aug

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Khashaba Jadhav was India's first Olympic medalist

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:43 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Khashaba Jadhav finished third in the Bantamweight Freestyle wrestling event at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, becoming the first athlete in independent India to win an individual Olympic medal. Born in 1926 into a family of wrestlers in Maharashtra, Jadhav was introduced to wrestling when he was five. He passed away in 1984, aged 58.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 03:43 pm on 10 Aug

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Twitter reacts to 'chubby' swimmer at Olympics

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:40 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to 'out of shape' Ethiopian swimmer Robel Kiros Habte, who finished his heat 17 seconds later than the second-last participant, a user tweeted, "Well, Ethiopian Olympic debutant Robel Kiros Habte gives guys like me some hope in life." Another user tweeted, "Robel kiros habte is the son of Ethiopian swimming federation president. What a shame. #humiliated."

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:40 pm on 10 Aug

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Hungarian swimmer wins 3rd gold medal in 4 days

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:17 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu received her third gold medal in four days, after winning the 200-meter individual medley on Tuesday, successfully completing a sweep of the Individual Medleys. Hosszu also set an Olympic record with her winning time of 2 minutes, 6.58 seconds. The 27-year-old had earlier won golds in the 400-metre individual medley and the 100-metre backstroke.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 03:17 pm on 10 Aug

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Real Madrid win their 3rd UEFA Super Cup title

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:42 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Right-back Daniel Carvajal's solo strike in the 119th minute helped Real Madrid lift their third Super Cup on Wednesday. Madrid took the lead with Marco Asensio's long-range strike before Sevilla's Franco Vazquez and Yevhen Konoplyanka handed Sevilla the lead. Sergio Ramos made it 2-2 to force extra time before Carvajal handed Zinedine Zidane his second trophy as Madrid coach.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:42 pm on 10 Aug

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Defending champion Serena crashes out of Rio

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:22 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Defending champion Serena Williams crashed out of the Rio Olympics on Tuesday after her 6-4, 6-3 third round loss to Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. The 22-time Grand Slam winner and her sister, Venus were knocked out of the women's doubles event in the first round. This is the first time that Serena will return from the Olympics without a medal.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:22 pm on 10 Aug

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Video: Why Olympic athletes wear coloured tapes

short by Sanira Mediratta / 12:38 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

The colourful tape used by Olympic athletes on their body is known as Kinesio tape and is believed to have medicinal advantages. The makers of the brand claim that the tape helps with medical conditions such as sore muscles and shin splints. However, the advantages of using the tape have not been scientifically proven.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 12:38 pm on 10 Aug

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Phelps takes his Olympic Gold medal tally to 21

short by Jatan Desai / 12:11 pm on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

American swimmer Michael Phelps won his 20th and 21st Olympic Gold medal in 200m butterfly and 4x200m freestyle relay today. Phelps, competing in his fifth Olympics, is the most decorated Olympian of all time with a total of 25 Olympic medals. Interestingly, Phelps has won more Olympic gold medals than 80% of the 206 countries participating at the Rio Olympics.

short by Jatan Desai / 12:11 pm on 10 Aug

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WI restrict India to 234/5 on Day 1 of 3rd Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:44 am on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

India scored 234/5 at stumps on Day 1, after West Indies put them to bat on winning the toss in the third Test at Gros Islet on Tuesday. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin top-scored for India, remaining unbeaten at 75, while opener KL Rahul scored his first half-century. WI debutant Alzarri Joseph and spinner Roston Chase took two wickets each.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:44 am on 10 Aug

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Gymnast Dipa Karmakar under ‘house arrest’

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:55 am on 10 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar, who qualified for the Rio vault finals scheduled for August 14, has been put under ‘house arrest’ by her coach. Reportedly, Dipa is training for eight hours everyday, with the coach having taken away her mobile SIM card to avoid “losing focus”. Dipa is the first Indian to qualify for an Olympic gymnastics’ final.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:55 am on 10 Aug

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Jadeja fined ₹20,000 for selfie with Gir lions

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:57 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was fined ₹20,000 by the Gujarat forest department for taking selfies with lions at the Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Junagadh. Earlier in June, Jadeja and his wife Reeva took selfies at the sanctuary with lions in the backdrop, an act prohibited by law. Jadeja's father-in-law gave a statement on the cricketer's behalf and paid the fine.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:57 pm on 09 Aug

Girlfriend proposes to women's rugby player post match

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:44 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Brazil’s women’s rugby 7s player Isadora Cerullo became the first athlete to receive a marriage proposal at the Rio Olympics, after her girlfriend proposed to her at the end of a match. Post the medal ceremony at the rugby 7s final, stadium manager and Cerullo’s girlfriend of two years, Marjorie Enya, popped the question to the “love of her life”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:44 pm on 09 Aug

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Pogba to earn ₹2.5 cr a week at Man Utd: Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:43 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

French midfielder Paul Pogba will reportedly draw weekly wages of ₹2.5 crore ($377,000) at Manchester United, to become Premier League’s highest-paid player. Fellow United player Wayne Rooney draws ₹2.26 crore weekly, while Zlatan Ibrahimovic at third spot earns ₹1.9 crore a week. Notably, Pogba had left United in 2012 due to pay issues, after demanding weekly wages of ₹56 lakh.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:43 pm on 09 Aug

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Brathwaite replaces Sammy as WI T20 captain

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:08 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

West Indies all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite has been appointed as the West Indies T20I captain for the two-match T20 series against India in the USA, post the ongoing Test series. Former captain Darren Sammy had earlier explained in a Facebook video that he was sacked after a 30-second call with the Board's chief after having served as captain for six years.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:08 pm on 09 Aug

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Mirza, Hingis end tennis partnership: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Tennis women's doubles world number one pair of Sania Mirza and Switzerland's Martina Hingis have reportedly ended their partnership. The pair had won the Wimbledon 2015, US Open 2015, and Australian Open 2016, since coming together last year, which included a 41-match unbeaten streak. Reportedly, the duo have entered the US Open 2016 draw with different partners.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 09 Aug

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India beat Argentina 2-1 in Rio men’s hockey

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:24 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The Indian men’s hockey team defeated Argentina 2-1 on Tuesday to register their second win in three matches at the Rio Olympics. Goals from halfback Chinglensana Singh Kangujam and midfielder Kothajit Singh gave India the lead, while Gonzalo Peillat scored Argentina’s solitary goal. India will face Netherlands in their next Group B match on Thursday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:24 pm on 09 Aug

Nita 1st Indian woman to award Olympic medals

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:35 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Nita Ambani, India’s first female member of the International Olympic Committee, became the country’s first woman to award medals at an Olympic prize distribution ceremony. Ambani gave away medals to winners of the women’s 400-metre freestyle swimming event on Monday. Ambani was elected to the IOC on August 4, and will remain a member till she turns 70.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:35 pm on 09 Aug

Aise ki Karma Kar: Viru’s wish for gymnast Dipa

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:08 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Wishing gymnast Dipa Karmakar on her 23rd birthday, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Happy Birthday #DipaKarmakar. Aise ki Karma Kar.Keep flying high. @msdhoni is Helicopter,you are Jumbo Jet #UdtaTeer.” Karmakar, India’s first female Olympic gymnast, qualified for the Rio women’s vault final and will compete for a medal on Sunday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:08 pm on 09 Aug

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‘The man is United’, tweets user on Pogba return

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Reacting to French midfielder Paul Pogba rejoining Manchester United on a record $116 million fee, Pogba’s agent tweeted, “The man is United.” Other tweets read, “The signing of Pogba by @ManUtd is a watershed moment for @premierleague. First time a huge foreign star in his prime has come to England,” and, “Zlatan has signed Pogba. #ZlatanFacts.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 09 Aug

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Markandey Katju has gone 'senile': Kirti Azad

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Ex-Indian cricketer Kirti Azad has said that former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju is either being “coaxed” by BCCI or has gone "senile", after Katju termed the Lodha Panel recommendations as “unconstitutional” and the committee "bogus". “I think it’s a fantastic judgement for the sportsmen, for the sports, and for the sports loving people of our country,” Azad added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 09 Aug

Stones becomes world's 2nd most expensive defender

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Premier League side Manchester City signed England international John Stones from Everton for £47.5 million ($61.7 million) on Tuesday. The central defender, who'd joined Everton from Barnsley in 2013 for $3.9 million, has signed a six-year contract with City, which will be managed by Pep Guardiola this season. Stones is now the world’s second-most expensive defender, after Brazil's David Luiz.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 09 Aug

Olympic qualifier OP Jaisha was a milk-seller

short by Daisy Mowke / 05:37 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

OP Jaisha, an Indian track and field athlete from Kerala who qualified for the Rio Olympics, was a milk-seller. Born in Kerala's Thrissilery village, Jaisha grew up in poverty and had to eat mud out of hunger in order to survive. She won the 2015 Beijing World Championships and is an erstwhile national record holder in the 3,000 metres steeplechase.

short by Daisy Mowke / 05:37 pm on 09 Aug

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Wilson to launch smart football for $200 in September

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:15 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

American sports equipment manufacturer Wilson on Monday announced to launch its 'X Connected Football' on September 8 this year, priced at $200. A dedicated app for the football lets players get a breakdown of their throw, including the distance, speed, spin rate and spiral efficiency. The NFL-approved ball comes with five game modes that helps the players improve their skills.

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:15 pm on 09 Aug

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‘Bindra broke his gun before 10m air rifle event’

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:31 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Shooter Abhinav Bindra reportedly broke his gun before the 10-metre air rifle qualification event on Monday, after falling from a chair. Bindra ended up damaging his rifle's ‘sight’, which he’d especially got made for the Olympics. Reportedly, before the same event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Bindra’s gun was tampered with, but he eventually won the gold medal.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:31 pm on 09 Aug

Use Shobhaa for target practice, tweets user

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:52 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Reacting to Shobhaa De’s tweet on the Indian Rio contingent “wasting money and clicking selfies”, a user tweeted, “Goal of Shobhaa De: Online aao. Tweet something senseless. Gaali khao, wapas jao.” Other tweets read, “India's shooting and archery teams can use Shobhaa De as target practice,” and, “#ShobhaDe what a waste of flesh and bones.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:52 pm on 09 Aug

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Russian TV links Phelps' cupping therapy to dope

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:10 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

A Russian state TV likened record Olympic medallist Michael Phelps' cupping therapy to meldonium, a banned performance drug. Pointing at the traditional Chinese medicinal therapy's effects, the show's anchor said, "the net effect from such practices in many ways, is not unlike those of meldonium". Several Russian athletes, including Maria Sharapova, have been tested positive for meldonium.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:10 pm on 09 Aug

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Be proud of your athletes: Bindra to Shobhaa De

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:49 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Shooter Abhinav Bindra, who finished 4th in the 10-metre air rifle event in Rio on Monday, replied to socialite Shobhaa De’s tweet on India’s Olympians. Bindra wrote, “@DeShobhaa that's a tad unfair. You should be proud of your athletes perusing human excellence against the whole world.” Earlier, De had tweeted saying Indian athletes are “clicking selfies and wasting money.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:49 pm on 09 Aug

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Aussie women win 1st ever rugby 7s Olympics gold

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:57 pm on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Australian women became the first ever Olympic champions in the women's rugby sevens after they defeated New Zealand 24-17 in the gold medal match on Monday. Canada finished with the bronze medal after defeating Britain. Rugby was last included at the Olympics in 1924 in Paris when the United States' men came out as the champions in the 15-a-side tournament.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:57 pm on 09 Aug

ICC trolls Agarkar over his swimming picture

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:42 am on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The International Cricket Council (ICC) trolled former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar by tweeting a picture of him in a swimming pool, with the caption, "Is @imAagarkar the next @MichaelPhelps? #swimming #Rio2016". The photo showed Agarkar swimming at the team hotel in Port of Spain on March 26, 2007, after being eliminated from the 2007 World Cup.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:42 am on 09 Aug

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Pogba becomes most expensive footballer ever

short by Trivedi Bhutnath / 08:54 am on 09 Aug 2016,Tuesday

French midfielder Paul Pogba on Tuesday became the most expensive footballer after Manchester United agreed to sign him from Juventus for a world record fee of around $116 million (approximately ₹777 crore). Interestingly, Juventus had signed Pogba from Manchester United for free four years ago. The transfer fee eclipsed $112 million paid by Real Madrid for Gareth Bale in 2013.

short by Trivedi Bhutnath / 08:54 am on 09 Aug

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Shooting is brutal: Narang on Bindra's 4th place

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:27 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Reacting to Abhinav Bindra’s fourth-place finish in the 10-metre air rifle event at Rio, shooter Gagan Narang said, “We train four years for half an hour, shooting is brutal & what @Abhinav_Bindra has achieved cannot be matched.” Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar tweeted, “Well tried, hard luck in #Rio2016. We’re proud of all your achievements and what you’ve done for India.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:27 pm on 08 Aug

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Indian swimmers ousted from Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:13 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Indian swimmers Sajan Prakash and Shivani Kataria were eliminated from their respective categories in the Rio Olympics, after failing to qualify in their heats. Kataria, who was competing in the women’s 200-metre freestyle event, finished 41st overall with a timing of 2:09.30. Prakash finished 28th in the 200-metre men’s butterfly, with a timing of 1:59.37.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:13 pm on 08 Aug

Sehwag attends event against corruption in cricket

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:32 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag attended an event organised by former cricketers Bishan Singh Bedi and Kirti Azad to fight corruption in cricket. The event featured a discussion about the Supreme Court’s judgement on the Lodha Committee report. Reportedly, former cricketers Kapil Dev and Gautam Gambhir also wished to attend the event, but failed to make it.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:32 pm on 08 Aug

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Chinese couple 1st to win Olympic medals

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:30 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Chinese shooters Pang Wei and Du Li are the first real-life couple to win medals at the Olympics. Wei won the bronze medal in the men’s 10m air pistol, while Du Li won a silver in women’s 10m air rifle, where she had set a world record in qualification round. Married in 2009, both are playing in their fourth Olympics.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:30 pm on 08 Aug

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Bindra finishes 4th in 10m air rifle final event

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:19 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra finished fourth in the final of the men’s 10-metre air rifle final of the Rio Olympics. Bindra ended his campaign with a score of 163.8 after a shoot-off with Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish. Bindra, a gold medallist from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, had earlier announced that Rio will be his last Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:19 pm on 08 Aug

Federer holds record for most weeks at No 1 spot

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:52 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

With a total of 302 weeks as World No 1 in ATP World Rankings, Tennis player Roger Federer holds the record for most number of weeks at the top spot. The 17-time Grand Slam champion, who turns 35 on Monday, held the No 1 ranking for a record 237 consecutive weeks between 2004 and 2008.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:52 pm on 08 Aug

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Abhinav Bindra qualifies for 10m air rifle final

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:57 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Indian shooter Abhinav Bindra qualified for the final of the men’s 10-metre air rifle event at the Rio Olympics. Bindra finished 7th with a score of 625.7 at the end of the qualification round, which was led by Italy’s Niccolò Campriani. Bindra, who is a 2008 Beijing Olympics gold medallist in the same category, will compete in the final tonight.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:57 pm on 08 Aug

Federer was gifted cow on winning 1st Grand Slam

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:31 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Tennis star Roger Federer was presented with a cow by the organisers of the Swiss Open, when he returned to play the tournament after winning his first Wimbledon title in 2003. The Wimbledon champion was the first Grand Slam winner from Switzerland. Federer, who turns 35 today, has won 17 Grand Slam titles so far.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:31 pm on 08 Aug

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Video explains the physics behind the perfect dive

short by Daisy Mowke / 06:25 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

A video by YouTube channel 'DNews' explains the physics behind the 'perfect dive'. The video describes the importance of "forward velocity" during take-off. It explains how "divers can squeeze four and a half flips into a second and a half". Further, the video talks about positions like "tuck" and "pike", which are used to increase spin speed.

short by Daisy Mowke / 06:25 pm on 08 Aug

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Surfing's 1st world champion passes away at 71

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:15 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Surfing's first world champion Australia's Bernard Farrelly passed away at the age of 71 on Monday. Farrelly won surfing’s first world championship in 1964, before helping in the creation of the International Surfing Federation. After designing his first surfboard at the age of 14, Farrelly became a designer of short boards and later opened up his own business.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:15 pm on 08 Aug

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4 South African cricketers banned for fixing

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:03 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Four South African cricketers, including former international wicketkeeper Thami Tsolekile, have been banned by Cricket South Africa, for attempting to fix matches in the 2015 domestic T20 league. While Tsolekile received a 12-year ban, domestic players Pumelela Matshikwe, Ethy Mbhalati and Jean Symes have been given bans ranging from seven to 12 years, by the Board.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:03 pm on 08 Aug

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Twitter wishes Federer on his 35th birthday

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:55 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Wishing Switzerland's Roger Federer on his 35th birthday, users tweeted, "#HappyBirthday Roger Federer! Play with respect. Win with grace," and, "Happy B'day to the Living Legend- Roger Federer!" Another user's tweet read, "Our Generation Has Watched: Federer, Messi, Ronaldo, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Sachin and Kohli Live. We're So Lucky!"

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:55 pm on 08 Aug

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Ab kya karoge: Sehwag to Williamson post record ton

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:54 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag posted a birthday wish on Twitter for New Zeland captain Kane Williamson on Monday. Sehwag wrote, “Hpy Bday to a special player,Kane Williamson.B4 turning 26 today,he already has made century against all test playing nations.Ab,kya karoge?” Earlier on Sunday, Williamson had become the youngest player to score centuries against all Test-playing nations.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:54 pm on 08 Aug

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Chinese diver breaks 5 records with Gold win

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:49 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Chinese diver Wu Minxia won a record fifth Olympic gold medal in women's synchronised 3-metre springboard diving at Rio, setting five records. Minxia (30), who became the oldest woman to win an Olympic diving Gold, now also has the highest number of individual diving gold medals. Moreover, she has won diving medals in a record four Olympics, starting Athens 2004.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:49 pm on 08 Aug

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Salman forgets gymnast Dipa Karmakar's name

short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:15 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Actor Salman Khan, who is the Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) Goodwill Ambassador, on Sunday referred to India's gymnast Dipa Karmakar as 'Deepika' as he forgot her name. When a journalist corrected Salman, he said, "Yes, Dipti", getting her name wrong for the second time. Notably, Dipa has become the first Indian to qualify for the individual vault finals.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:15 pm on 08 Aug

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Peaty breaks world record twice in 2 days to win Gold

short by Jatan Desai / 12:36 pm on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Adam Peaty smashed his own world record for the second time in two days in the men's 100m breaststroke to win Great Britain's first Gold medal at the Rio Olympics. The 21-year-old had broken his own world record in the heats a day earlier. The world, European and Commonwealth champion won Britain's first Olympic gold in swimming in 28 years.

short by Jatan Desai / 12:36 pm on 08 Aug

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Michael Phelps wins his 19th Olympic gold medal

short by Jatan Desai / 11:11 am on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

Michael Phelps won the 19th gold medal of his Olympic swimming career on Monday after helping the USA men’s 4x100m freestyle relay team to victory. Thirty-one-year-old Phelps, making his first competitive appearance at his fifth Olympic Games, now has an unprecedented 23 medals with two silvers and two bronzes filling out his tally.

short by Jatan Desai / 11:11 am on 08 Aug

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Katie Ledecky breaks 400m freestyle world record

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:00 am on 08 Aug 2016,Monday

American swimmer Katie Ledecky broke the world record in 400-metre freestyle, giving her country its first swimming gold of the Rio Olympics. The 19-year-old clocked 3:56.46 to better the previous record of 3:58:37, also held by her. Great Britain's Jazmin Carlin finished second followed by US' Leah Smith. Earlier in heats, Ledecky had set the Olympic record after clocking 3:58.71.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:00 am on 08 Aug

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India hockey coach buys sticks and shoes for team

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:36 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Indian hockey coach Roelant Oltmans shopped for hockey sticks and shoes at an Adidas store in Rio, following the team's 3-2 victory over Ireland in their opening Group B match on Saturday. Oltmans had ordered the equipment in advance but since Adidas was unable to deliver it to the village, he took public transport to collect it himself.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:36 pm on 07 Aug

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Man Utd wins record 21st Community Shield title

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

FA Cup champions Manchester United won a record 21st FA Community Shield title, beating Premier League champions Leicester City 2-1 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. New signing Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jesse Lingard scored for United, while Jamie Vardy scored Leicester’s lone goal. United has won 17 exclusive and four shared Community Shield titles, with their last win coming in 2013.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 07 Aug

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Eng beat Pak to take unassailable lead in series

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:28 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

England beat Pakistan by 141 runs in the third Test at Edgbaston to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the four-match Test series. Chasing a 343-run target on the Test's final day, Pakistan fell short of the target after five English bowlers registered two wickets each. The fourth Test is scheduled to begin on August 11 at the Kensington Oval.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:28 pm on 07 Aug

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Scottish marathoner chased by dog for 125 kms

short by Sanira Mediratta / 10:10 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Scottish marathon runner Dion Leonard who participated in the 7-day extreme marathon through China's Gobi Desert was chased by a stray dog during his run. The dog who Leonard named Gobi, joined him and ran 125 kilometres of the total 250 kilometres. Leonard later launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money to take Gobi to the UK.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 10:10 pm on 07 Aug

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Paul Pogba to have Man Utd medical

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:03 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

French midfielder Paul Pogba has been granted permission to have a medical in order to finalise his transfer from Juventus to Manchester United. The 23-year-old midfielder, who left United for $2 million in 2012, is set to return for a fee that is expected to surpass Gareth Bale's $111 million switch to Real Madrid in 2013.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:03 pm on 07 Aug

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Lodha panel a bogus committee: Justice Katju

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju called the Lodha Panel a ‘bogus committee’ while submitting his report to the BCCI, and asked the Board to not interact with it. Katju was earlier appointed as the head of a legal panel to be BCCI's ‘single-point interface’ while interacting with the Lodha committee, and guiding the Board in understanding the suggested reforms.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 07 Aug

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Warne, Ramiz, Atherton pick 90s & current world XIs

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:47 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Former players Shane Warne, Ramiz Raja and Mike Atherton got together to pick two dream teams, one from the 90s, while another from the current players. Ex-Pakistan captain Wasim Akram led the former team, which included Sachin Tendulkar and Warne himself. The currently active team was led by Indian Test captain Virat Kohli and also featured spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:47 pm on 07 Aug

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Sukhoi builds gym-equipped 'SportJet' for athletes

short by Pragya Swastik / 04:29 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Russian aircraft manufacturer Sukhoi has built a gym-equipped luxury aircraft for athletes called the 'SportJet'. The aircraft has onboard exercise bikes, massage tables, a training room and equipment for in-flight biometrics and analysis for injury diagnosis and treatment. Currently put on display at the ongoing Olympics in Rio, Sukhoi plans to deliver first SportJet in late 2017.

short by Pragya Swastik / 04:29 pm on 07 Aug

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Williamson 1st Kiwi to hit ton against all Test teams

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:17 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson became the first Kiwi player to score a century against all Test-playing nations after scoring 113 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo on Sunday. Williamson is the 13th player in the world to do so, but is the quickest in terms of innings, age, time from debut and number of tons taken to reach the milestone.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:17 pm on 07 Aug

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Tottenham Hotspur wish India for Rio 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:10 pm on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur wished the Indian Rio Olympic contingent through a Facebook post ahead of the event's opening ceremony on Saturday. The post, which featured Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli posing with an Indian flag, read, "All the best to the Indian Olympic Team in Rio 2016. Chak de India".

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:10 pm on 07 Aug

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Aussie women set 4x100m freestyle world record

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:13 am on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Australia's Emma McKeon, Brittany Elmslie, Bronte Campbell and Cate Campbell set a world record in the 4x100 metres freestyle relay with a time of 3:30.65 minutes on Saturday. The American quartet claimed the silver medal, while the Canadian team won the bronze medal. Notably, Australian squad's Cate Campbell currently holds the 100 metres freestyle world record with 52.06 seconds.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:13 am on 07 Aug

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Hosszu breaks women's 400m IM world record

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:56 am on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Hungary's 'Iron Lady' Katinka Hosszu broke the world record in the women's 400 metres individual medley (IM) on Saturday to claim her first Olympic medal at her fourth Olympic Games. Hosszu clocked 4:26.36 minutes in the final to break the previous best of 4:28.43 minutes. United States' Madeline Dirado took the silver medal and Spain's Mireia Belmonte Garcia the bronze.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:56 am on 07 Aug

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Olympic flame first featured in 1928 Games

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:00 am on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

The Olympic flame made its first appearance in the modern Games at Amsterdam in 1928, where it was lit atop a tower overlooking the Olympic Stadium. The first time a torch was used to transport the flame was in 1936 Berlin Olympics, when the originating flame was lit in Olympia, Greece, a tradition that continues till date.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:00 am on 07 Aug

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Iranian over-ate for disqualification at Olympics

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 04:00 am on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Two-time Iranian World Judo champion, Arash Miresmaeili was disqualified in 2004 Athens Olympics because of being overweight. Miresmaeili, who was supposed to face an Israeli in the first round, later revealed that he over-ate in a bid to bow out of the fight. Miresmaeili reportedly said this was to protest against the inclusion of Israel in the Olympic games.

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 04:00 am on 07 Aug

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Peaty sets world record in 100m breaststroke

short by Jatan Desai / 03:13 am on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Great Britain’s 21-year-old swimmer Adam Peaty set a new world record in the men’s 100 metres breaststroke heats at the Rio Olympics on Saturday. Peaty broke his own record of 57.92 seconds by clocking a timing of 57.55 seconds. This is the Rio Olympic’s first new world record in swimming, and the second new world record overall.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:13 am on 07 Aug

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Passenger funds Uber driver to watch son in Rio

short by Sanira Mediratta / 03:05 am on 07 Aug 2016,Sunday

Uber driver Ellis Hill who could not afford to travel to Rio to see his son compete in the Olympics, was funded by one of his passengers' crowdfunding campaign. The target of $7,500 was raised in seven days to help him see his son Darrell Hill participate in the shot put event at the Rio Olympics.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 03:05 am on 07 Aug

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Leicester City players gifted £105,000 BMW each

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:35 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

Premier League champions Leicester City’s players have been gifted a BMW I8 each by club owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, following their title win earlier this year. A fleet of 19 BMW I8s, each costing £105,000 ($137,000), were spotted parked outside the King Power Stadium on Friday. Leicester are set to play Manchester United in the Community Shield at Wembley on Sunday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:35 pm on 06 Aug

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Ind hockey team wins 1st Olympic match in 12 yrs

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:33 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

India’s hockey team won its first Olympic match in 12 years after defeating Ireland 3-2 on Saturday in Rio. India’s last hockey Olympic victory came in the first round of the 2004 Athens Olympics, against South Africa. The team had failed to qualify for the 2008 Beijing Olympics and finished last in the 2012 London Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:33 pm on 06 Aug

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Rio Games: Paes-Bopanna crash out in 1st round

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:46 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

India’s tennis men’s doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Leander Paes crashed out of the Rio Olympics after their first round loss against Poland’s Marcin Matkowski and Lukasz Kubot. The duo lost in straight sets 4-6, 6-7 to the Polish pair. Bopanna will be partnering with tennis player Sania Mirza in the mixed doubles event, which begins on August 10.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:46 pm on 06 Aug

Rio: Indian rower Bhokanal reaches quarterfinals

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:39 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

India’s lone rower at the Rio Olympics, Dattu Bhokanal, reached the quarterfinals of the men’s single sculls event, with a third place finish in heats in the qualifying round. Bhokanal, who clocked a timing of 7 minutes, 21.67 seconds in the 2000-metre race, finished 15th overall. The rower will now compete in the quarterfinal on Tuesday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:39 pm on 06 Aug

Sachin poses alongside Rio's Christ the Redeemer

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:14 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar posted a photograph on Instagram of himself, posing alongside Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer monument, ahead of the Rio Olympics' opening ceremony. Tendulkar wrote, "Any guesses for where I am? The #Olympics2016 buzz has made this place even more lively and beautiful!" Tendulkar is in Rio on the invitation of IOC president Thomas Bach.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:14 pm on 06 Aug

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USA wins first gold medal of Rio Olympics 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:09 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

USA became the first nation to register a gold medal at the Rio Olympics 2016, after 19-year-old Virginia Thrasher won gold in the 10-metre air rifle on Day One of the event held on Saturday. Thrasher finished ahead of China's Du Li and Yi Siling, who won the silver and bronze medals to open China's medals tally at the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:09 pm on 06 Aug

Rio: India’s female shooters fail to qualify

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:51 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

India’s female shooters, Ayonika Paul and Apurvi Chandela, failed to qualify for the finals of women’s 10-metre air rifle event. While Chandela finished 34th overall, Paul ranked 43rd at the end of the qualification round. India’s medal hopes in the men’s category are still alive, with Jitu Rai and Gurpreet Singh competing in the 10-metre air pistol event later tonight.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:51 pm on 06 Aug

Hales refunds 10% ticket money to Eng spectator

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:44 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

England opener Alex Hales refunded £4.10, 10% of the ticket price, to English fan Alexis Fuller, after the latter complained of slow over rate in the England-Pakistan Birmingham Test. Fuller tweeted to English cricketers asking for a refund, since only 81 out of the scheduled 90 overs were bowled. Later, Hales asked for Fuller’s bank details and transferred the amount.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:44 pm on 06 Aug

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Ind, Aus played shortest complete Test in last 100 yrs

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:36 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

India and Australia have played the shortest Test in the last 100 years that saw all 40 wickets fall, in 2004. India won the match, featuring 1,213 balls, by 13 runs. While, the second shortest Test was played between South Africa and West Indies in 1998. Sri Lanka defeated Australia on Saturday in what was the third shortest complete Test.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:36 pm on 06 Aug

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IOC bans media-generated Olympic GIFs, Vines

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:35 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

The International Olympic Committee has prohibited media agencies and news organisations covering the Rio Olympics from making GIFs and Vines at the event. Live broadcast from the venue is also not allowed, with everything pre-recorded and broadcast later. However, the general public attending the Games are not restricted from making GIFs, Vines and other short video formats.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:35 pm on 06 Aug

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‘Moved out of Rio Village because it’s all fun’

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:42 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

Indian shooter Ayonika Paul has shifted out of the Rio Olympic Village, because “the Village is all out fun and excitement and she doesn't need that”, according to her father. Paul has shifted into an apartment, where she’ll be preparing for her event on Saturday. Paul is competing in the women’s 10-metre air rifle event, alongside compatriot Apurvi Chandela.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:42 pm on 06 Aug

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SL-Aus match 3rd shortest completed Test in 100 yrs

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:24 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

The recently-concluded Sri Lanka-Australia Test at Galle was the third-shortest Test in 100 years that saw all 40 wickets, with 1,297 balls being bowled. Sri Lanka won the match by 229 runs, registering their third overall Test victory against Australia. The shortest completed Test in the last century, played between India and Australia in 2004, had 1,213 balls bowled.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:24 pm on 06 Aug

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Narsingh Yadav is a cheat: Russian athletes

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:10 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

Members of the Russian Rio Olympics contingent have reportedly called Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav a “cheat”, and questioned United World Wrestling’s decision of clearing him for Rio. They added it was unfair that Russian wrestlers were banned on past offences, whereas Yadav “gained a backdoor entry to the Olympics”. Notably, 118 athletes from the original Russian contingent have been barred.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:10 pm on 06 Aug

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SL register their 2nd Test series win over Aus

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:34 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

Sri Lanka defeated Australia by 229 runs in the three-match series' second Test on Saturday, registering their second series win against the Aussies. Resuming Day 3 at 25/3 and chasing a target of 413 runs, Australia were dismissed at 183, with Dilruwan Perera finishing with 6/70. This was also Sri Lanka's third Test win over Australia in 28 Tests.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:34 pm on 06 Aug

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Olympic Torch has been on a spacewalk

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:41 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

The Olympic Torch has been flown to space twice, and taken on a spacewalk. Shuttle Atlantis first flew the Torch to the International Space Station before the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. During the 2014 Sochi Olympics relay, the Torch was again taken to the Space Station in November 2013, where it was kept for five days and taken on a spacewalk.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:41 pm on 06 Aug

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Sacked as captain over 30-sec phone call: Sammy

short by Swarnim Bagre / 01:13 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

West Indies' T20 captain Darren Sammy has claimed he has been sacked by the selectors over a 30-second phone call. "They've reviewed the captaincy of T20 and I won't be captain anymore... [and] my performances have not merited selection in the squad," he added. The 32-year-old, who is a two-time World T20 winning captain, had replaced Chris Gayle in 2010.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 01:13 pm on 06 Aug

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Contemplated suicide post-retirement: Phelps

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:15 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

American competition swimmer and the most decorated Olympian ever with 22 medals, Michael Phelps has revealed that he contemplated suicide following his retirement in 2012 after London Olympics. The 31-year-old said his discipline began to fade and he started putting on weight, nearly 20 kgs. Phelps came out of retirement and announced his participation for the Rio Olympics in 2014.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:15 pm on 06 Aug

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Roman emperor won 1808 events in ancient Olympics

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:05 pm on 06 Aug 2016,Saturday

Roman emperor Nero won 1,808 events in a single ancient Olympic Games, a tournament he got rigged by threats and bribes. In chariot race, Nero entered the four-horse race with a team of 10 horses and was thrown from his chariot, but he was proclaimed the champion on the grounds that he would have won had he finished the race.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:05 pm on 06 Aug

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Viru tweets about Venkatesh’s ‘prasad’ on his b’day

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Wishing former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad on his 47th birthday, ex-Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Hpy Bday Venkatesh.The Prasad u gave all Indians by getting Aamir Sohail bowled in 96WC is still fresh in our hearts.” Sehwag referred to Prasad picking up Pakistani opener Aamir Sohail’s wicket in the quarterfinal of 1996 World Cup.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 05 Aug

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2nd highest wickets in a day in Asia in SL vs Aus

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:37 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Day 2 of the second Test between Sri Lanka and Australia at Colombo saw 21 wickets falling in a day’s play, which is the second highest in Asia. The record for most wickets falling in a day's play in Asia is 22, which occurred on Day 3 of the third Test between Sri Lanka and England in Colombo in 2001.

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Artist replicates Rio stadium with playing cards

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:36 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Allahabad-based artist Nishant Kumar Jha has created a replica of Rio’s Maracana Stadium with 2,500 playing cards, to wish the Indian contingent luck for the Olympics. Jha also created a ‘Shivling’ using 1,000 cards, to seek blessings for the athletes. The Olympics kick off on Friday, with India sending its largest-ever contingent to the Games.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:36 pm on 05 Aug

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Mahajan only woman to skydive from North, South Pole

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:35 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Indian sky-diver Shital Mahajan is the first woman in the world to execute a sky fall from both North and South Poles. She executed the sky-dive from the North Pole in 2004, and from the South Pole in 2006. Awarded the Padma Shri in 2011, the 34-year-old has five world records, 14 national records and over 650 jumps.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:35 pm on 05 Aug

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Abraham Lincoln was also a wrestler

short by Shipra Sharma / 07:34 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Abraham Lincoln, the President of the United States from 1861 to 1865, was also a wrestler. While he still used to work at a general store, Lincoln was challenged to wrestle by the leader of a group of ruffians. Being 6-feet and 4-inches tall, Lincoln won the match. Notably, in the 19th century, politicians were expected to demonstrate bravery.

short by Shipra Sharma / 07:34 pm on 05 Aug

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Derek O’Brien takes Kohli's example in GST debate

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:08 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O’Brien referred to Indian Test captain Virat Kohli during the GST debate in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. “Virat was born when the GST concept was first introduced. There are millions of young Virat Kohlis across the country who are looking at us on Friday. For their sake, we need to implement the GST Bill,” O’Brien said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:08 pm on 05 Aug

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Under-19 football match ends in 22-man brawl

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:08 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

An Under-19 football game between the United States and Bahrain at a youth tournament in Spain on Monday finished with four red cards, after a confrontation between the players and coaches of both teams. The US team was trailing 1-3 when a Bahrain player kicked the ball against the head of American forward Pierre Da Silva, leading to the conflict.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:08 pm on 05 Aug

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Indian Olympians receive wishes from 150,000 kids

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:49 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Nearly 150,000 school children from 45 cities sent good-luck wishes to the Rio-bound Indian contingent, in an initiative by a sports' education firm. The campaign arranged interactive sessions between the athletes and the children, which saw sportspersons like wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Babita Kumari, shooter Heena Sidhu, shuttler Kidambi Srikanth, among others, participating in the initiative.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:49 pm on 05 Aug

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Hitler opened the 1936 Olympic Games

short by Rini Kapoor / 05:29 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

The 11th Olympic Games, played in Berlin, Germany, in 1936, were opened by Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler. He initially allowed only Aryan Germans to represent Germany, but later added one Jewish athlete when other nations threatened to boycott the Games. The 1936 Games, which introduced the torch relay, were also the first to be televised.

short by Rini Kapoor / 05:29 pm on 05 Aug

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Indian hockey team to skip Rio opening ceremony

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:25 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

The Indian men’s hockey team will skip the opening ceremony of the Olympics on Friday at the Maracana Stadium in Rio. Reportedly, the team is unhappy with the “ill-fitting” kit provided to them by the Indian Olympic Association. However, Hockey India president Narinder Batra said the team was skipping the ceremony since they are playing a match on August 6.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:25 pm on 05 Aug

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Herath oldest player to take a Test hat-trick

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:05 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Sri Lankan spinner Rangana Herath (38) became the oldest player to take a Test hat-trick, when he achieved the feat against Australia in Galle on Thursday. Herath is the second Sri Lankan to take a Test hat-trick, after Nuwan Zoysa in 1999. England’s Johnny Briggs is the only other left-arm orthodox bowler to take a Test hat-trick, back in 1892.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:05 pm on 05 Aug

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Paes not given a room in Olympic Village: Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:19 pm on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Indian Tennis star Leander Paes, who arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday for the Olympics, has reportedly not been allotted a room in the Olympic Village. Earlier, there were reports that Paes had told the Indian Olympic Association about his unwillingness to share accommodation with Rohan Bopanna, whom he will be partnering with in the men’s doubles.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:19 pm on 05 Aug

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Rio Olympics first Summer Games to be held in winter

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:28 am on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

The Rio Olympics, which began on Friday, are the first Summer Olympics to be held during the host country's winter season. In the 120-year-long history of the modern Olympics, the Summer Olympics have never been held in the host region's winter season. Rio Olympics is also the first time the Summer Olympics have been hosted in a South American nation.

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Regret issues I had with Wasim Akram: Waqar

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:07 am on 05 Aug 2016,Friday

Former Pakistan captain Waqar Younis said that he regrets the strained relationship he shared with teammate Wasim Akram during their playing days. "Yeah, we had issues. He didn't only have issues with me but we had issues in the team those days, which... I do regret at times because it did not really help Pakistan cricket", said former Pakistan coach.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:07 am on 05 Aug

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Ganguly names Ponting captain of his all-time XI

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:35 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly has picked his all-time XI, which includes former teammates Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar. Australia's Ricky Ponting was chosen the team's captain alongside batsmen Matthew Hayden, Alastair Cook, Jacques Kallis and Kumar Sangakkara. The bowling attack comprised of Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Muttiah Muralitharan and Dale Steyn.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:35 pm on 04 Aug

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Will persuade Messi to return: New Argentina coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:12 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Edgardo Bauza, the newly appointed Argentina football coach has claimed that he will try and persuade former Argentina captain Lionel Messi to reconsider his retirement. "Hopefully the talk I have with him [Messi] will help him to continue in the national team”, Bauza said. Earlier, Messi had announced retirement from international football following Argentina's loss in the Copa America final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:12 pm on 04 Aug

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Paes refuses to stay with Bopanna in Rio: Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Indian tennis player Leander Paes has reportedly refused to stay in the same flat or room as his doubles partner, Rohan Bopanna. Paes is yet to arrive in Rio, with Bopanna being forced to practice with Serbia's Nenad Zimonjic and Belarus’ Max Mirnyi. Earlier, Bopanna had written to the All-India Tennis Association, requesting Saketh Myneni as his partner in Rio.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 04 Aug

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Rio tests fireworks for Olympics opening

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:28 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Rio de Janeiro tested fireworks over the Maracana Stadium on Wednesday evening, amid rehearsals for the Olympics opening ceremony set to take place on Friday. Rio is the first South American city to be hosting the Summer Olympics. Over 11,000 athletes belonging to over 200 National Olympic Committees are taking part in the games, which will run until August 21.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:28 pm on 04 Aug

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Nita Ambani 1st Indian female to become member of IOC

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:36 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Reliance Foundation chairman Nita Ambani became the first Indian woman member of the International Olympic Committee, after getting elected at the 129th IOC Session in Rio on Thursday. The 52-year-old is the third Indian member of the IOC after Dorabji Tata and Raja Randhir Singh. According to membership rules, Nita will remain an IOC member till the age of 70.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:36 pm on 04 Aug

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Indian athletes in Rio purchasing TVs, furniture

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:21 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Members of India’s Olympic contingent in Rio have reportedly been forced to purchase their own TVs and furniture, following the unavailability of the facilities in the Olympic Village. Hockey India president Narinder Batra posted a picture of the hockey team members assembling furniture after Performance Director Roelant Oltmans bought chairs and tables for both the men and women teams.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:21 pm on 04 Aug

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Syrian refugee makes it to Rio refugee team

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:18 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Yusra Mardini, an 18-year-old Syrian refugee has made it to the Refugee Olympic Team, a year after she and her family swam in the Aegean Sea to escape from the Syrian Civil War. Mardini, who is set to participate in the 100-metre freestyle and 100-metre butterfly swimming, is one of 10 athletes selected to compete for the Refugee Olympic Team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:18 pm on 04 Aug

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Marathoners in 1904 Olympics ran on busy roads

short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:59 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

According to a one-minute video, the marathon event at the 1904 St Louis Olympics was held amidst heat and pollution, and the runners were made to run on roads with oncoming cars. Some athletes used objectionable methods to win the race while others suffered due to consumption of rotten apples, rat poison and being chased by wild dogs.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 07:59 pm on 04 Aug

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Ex-Italy cricket captain caught plotting IS attack

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:58 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Aftab Farook, who captained Italy’s under-19 cricket team, was reportedly arrested for plotting an IS-related terror attack, and subsequently expelled from the country. Farook, who hails from Pakistan, was caught on a wire-tap speaking about attacking targets in Milan and Bergamo. Italy’s Interior Minister said there was evidence against Farook, who planned to travel to Syria.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:58 pm on 04 Aug

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I visit Salman's house when in India: Shoaib

short by Daisy Mowke / 07:49 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has said that he visits actor Salman Khan's house whenever he is in India. "[I] go there to meet his parents... I really admire how Salman and his brothers respect their parents,” Shoaib said. He added that Salman's family has a "big heart" and that they are "extremely helpful and great people".

short by Daisy Mowke / 07:49 pm on 04 Aug

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Athletes mock Rio Village using #IOCLuxuryLodging

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Australian basketball player Andrew Bogut started the #IOCLuxuryLodging hashtag on Twitter, mocking the accommodation facilities in the Rio Olympic Village. Athletes in Rio started using the hashtag to tweet about their experiences. Bogut posted a series of tweets, one of which read “#IOCLuxuryLodging. Putting together a shower curtain so we can shower and not flood the place.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 04 Aug

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Police use grenades at rioters at Olympic event

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:15 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Local police authorities used stun grenades and tear gas to clear away protesters when the Olympic torch arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday. Reportedly, anti-government protesters in a Rio suburb threw rocks and blocked the torch's path, with police dispersing them with pepper spray and rubber bullets. Over 80,000 security personnel have been deployed in Rio to ensure security.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:15 pm on 04 Aug

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Lis Hartel won Olympic silver medal without legs

short by Daisy Mowke / 06:20 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Lis Hartel, a horseback rider from Denmark won the silver medal at the 1952 Olympic Games without her legs. During her pregnancy in 1944, Lis contracted polio, which permanently paralysed her below the knees. One of the first women to compete against men in horse riding at the Olympics, Hartel was inducted into Denmark's Hall of Fame in 1992.

short by Daisy Mowke / 06:20 pm on 04 Aug

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Footballer loses half-an-ear during match

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:18 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

French footballer Jeremy Menez severed half of his right ear following a challenge from Lorient FC midfielder Didier Ndong, in Menez's debut match for French league side Bordeaux. Menez's injury was treated by club medics on the pitch before he was substituted in the 77th minute. Ndong offered his apologies to Menez and Bordeaux at the end of the game.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:18 pm on 04 Aug

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Canada women's team scores fastest Olympic goal

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:12 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

The fastest goal in Olympic history was scored on the opening day of the Rio Olympics, when Canada’s Janine Beckie scored 20 seconds into their game against Australia in the women’s football match on Wednesday. Moreover, the fastest Olympic red card was handed to Canada’s Shelina Zadorsky in the 20th minute of the same match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:12 pm on 04 Aug

Milind Soman's 76-yr-old mother joins him for marathon

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:21 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Milind Soman's 76-year-old mother Usha Soman joined the former model in his 'The Great Indian Run' marathon between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, on the penultimate day of the run. The biochemist and former teacher ran the marathon barefoot while wearing a sari. She had earlier reportedly walked 100 kilometres in less than 48 hours for the Mumbai Oxfam Trailwalker race.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:21 pm on 04 Aug

Indian flag hoisted at Rio Olympic Village

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:19 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

The flag-hoisting ceremony of the Indian tricolour was held at Rio’s Olympic Village on Tuesday. Even though the entire Indian contingent was not present, the event was attended by shooter Jitu Rai, the women’s hockey team, Indian Olympic Association chief Narayana Ramachandran and other members and officials of the Indian contingent. The event is set to begin on August 5.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:19 pm on 04 Aug

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You have been remarkable, Virat Kohli: Dravid

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:18 pm on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

Former cricketer Rahul Dravid responded to Indian Test captain Virat Kohli’s message, which the latter had posted for him on social media. Dravid wrote on his Facebook page, “Were you trying to only make eye contact or telling yourself, 'Buddy, I will do everything you did, but do it even better!' You have been remarkable Virat Kohli, keep going!!”

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:18 pm on 04 Aug

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5 new sports approved for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:16 am on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

The International Olympic Committee has unanimously agreed to add karate, skateboarding, surfing, sports climbing and baseball/softball to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. The decision will add 18 events and 474 athletes to the Tokyo Olympics, without affecting the current athlete and event quotas. Talking about the change, IOC President Thomas Bach said, "We want to take sport to the youth."

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:16 am on 04 Aug

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Chase's 137* helps WI draw 2nd Test with India

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:21 am on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

The second Test between India and West Indies ended in a draw on Wednesday after the Windies finished Day 5 of the match at 388/6, riding on Roston Chase's 137*. For India, Mohammed Shami and Amit Mishra picked two wickets each. Earlier, India in their only innings had posted 500/9, in reply to West Indies' first innings score of 196.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:21 am on 04 Aug

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Oldest Olympic medalist was 72 years old

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:00 am on 04 Aug 2016,Thursday

The oldest-ever person to win an Olympic medal was Swedish shooter Oscar Swahn, who won a silver medal in the 'running dear double-shot team event' in 1920 Olympics, at the age of 72 years and 280 days. He had won his first gold medal at the 1908 Olympic Games held in London at the age of 60.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:00 am on 04 Aug

‘WI Board prioritising club cricket over Tests’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:42 pm on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly criticised the West Indies Cricket Board for holding the Caribbean Premier League alongside the Test series against India. Ganguly was unhappy with the absence of senior players like Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo, owing to the CPL. “They will get $2,000 to play for WI, while $1 million to play the T20 leagues,” said Ganguly.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:42 pm on 03 Aug

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Vijender Singh enters WBO top-10 for 1st time

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:26 pm on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian boxer Vijender Singh broke into the World Boxing Organisation's top-10 rankings for the first time, after being ranked 10th following his Asia Pacific super middleweight title win last month over Australian Kerry Hope in New Delhi. Vijender has remained unbeaten since he turned professional in October last year, winning all his seven bouts, including six knockout victories.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:26 pm on 03 Aug

'Sudan Prez was tricked by fake Barca employee'

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:34 pm on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

A Reddit post claims that the Sudanese President, Omar Al-Bashir, was tricked by a fake FC Barcelona employee into believing that forwards Lionel Messi and Neymar had sent a signed jersey for him. The Sudanese media alongside Bashir praised the club and the players before the club reportedly dismissed the whole affair and the person responsible as a fraud.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:34 pm on 03 Aug

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Video explains ancient origins of the Olympics

short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:05 pm on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

A three-minute video explains the ancient origins of the Olympics which were first held in 776 BC. It began as a religious festival honouring the Greek God Zeus in Olympia. According to the video, the first thirteen games included a 200-yard dash in addition to contests for music, singing, and poetry. Overtime, boxing, chariot and mule racing were also included.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 06:05 pm on 03 Aug

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B'desh to play its 1st ever Test in India in Feb

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:46 pm on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

The Bangladesh cricket team is set to tour India to play its first ever Test match on Indian soil, in Hyderabad, in February 2017. India, who have faced Bangladesh in eight away Test matches in the past, are the last nation of the ICC Full Members to host Bangladesh for a Test match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:46 pm on 03 Aug

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I will pray before bowling to Virat: Brett Lee

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:08 pm on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Former Australian pacer Brett Lee said that he will pray if he ever gets to bowl to Indian Test captain, Virat Kohli. “Virat is so powerful. He is a 360 degree player. There will be a lot of praying going. Please don’t hit me for a six,” said Lee, who is in India for promoting his debut film ‘UnIndian’.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:08 pm on 03 Aug

Virat shares childhood picture with Dravid

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:31 pm on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli shared a childhood picture of his alongside former Test captain Rahul Dravid on Instagram. Virat wrote, “Once I was trying to make eye contact with this legend as a child and then was interviewed by the same legend while playing Test cricket for India. I guess dreams do come true.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:31 pm on 03 Aug

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World wrestling body clears Narsingh Yadav

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:17 pm on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

United World Wrestling, the world governing body for wrestling, has given a clean chit to Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav. Earlier on Monday, the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) had cleared Yadav of doping charges, giving him a go-ahead for the Rio Olympics. However, Yadav is still awaiting clearance from the World Anti-Doping Agency, which will be reviewing NADA's decision.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:17 pm on 03 Aug

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Rio-bound sprinter fails dope test: Report

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:47 am on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Dharambir Singh, India's first 200-metre male sprinter to qualify for the Olympics in 36 years, has failed a drug test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency, according to reports. He was scheduled to leave for Rio on Tuesday but was asked to stay back. If confirmed, the Haryana-based sprinter will face a life ban as this is his second offence.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:47 am on 03 Aug

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Chalo Rio mein tiranga lehraein, tweets Sachin

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:25 am on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

Sachin Tendulkar wished good luck to the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics with the tweet, "Thrilled to go to Rio and cheer for team India! Chalo Rio mein tiranga lehraein!!!! Come on team India!". Sachin, who is also the goodwill ambassador for the Indian Olympic Association, flew to Rio on Tuesday to mark his first visit at the Games.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:25 am on 03 Aug

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WI end rain-hit Day 4 at 48/4, trail by 256 runs

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:48 am on 03 Aug 2016,Wednesday

After starting their second innings on Day 4 of the second Test against India, West Indies were reduced to 48/4 before the rain forced an early close of play. The Windies now trail by 256 runs with Jermaine Blackwood still at the crease. For India, Mohammed Shami took two wickets while Ishant Sharma and Amit Mishra picked up one each.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:48 am on 03 Aug

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Geese invade pitch, halt county cricket match

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:08 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

A county cricket match between English sides Syston and Woodhouse Eaves in Leicestershire was brought to a halt after nearly 50 Canada geese sabotaged the pitch during the closing stages of the match. As per reports, Syston were nearing victory when the geese deposited mass droppings on the 22-yard pitch, rendering it temporarily unfit for play.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:08 pm on 02 Aug

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Kuwaiti shooter refuses to carry Olympic flag

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:05 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Kuwaiti shooter Fehaid al-Deehani has refused to carry the Olympic neutral team flag at the Rio Olympics’ opening ceremony, saying, “I am a military man and I will only carry the Kuwait flag”. Kuwait has been suspended three times since 2007 by the International Olympic Committee over alleged government interference, forcing Kuwaiti athletes to compete under the neutral flag.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:05 pm on 02 Aug

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India will win 8 medals at Rio: Goldman Sachs

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:40 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

A report by investment banking firm Goldman Sachs has predicted that India will win a total of eight medals at the Rio Olympics, with a solitary Gold medal. It added that USA will lead the medals’ table with 106, followed by China with 89 medals. Medal tallies are calculated based on the economic, political and institutional traits of the countries.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:40 pm on 02 Aug

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Beer-drinking race held in London

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:20 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The Beer Mile World Classic race, where participants drink a bottle of beer before each lap, was held in London on Sunday. The race requires participants to run overall four one-mile (approximately 1.6 kilometre) laps, chugging a 355-ml bottle of beer before the start of each lap. Canada's Corey Bellemore won the men's race in 4:34 minutes.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:20 pm on 02 Aug

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Katju to advise BCCI on Lodha recommendations

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:14 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju will head a legal panel which will advise and guide BCCI in adopting the Lodha Committee recommendations. Katju will be assisted by three legal counsels, including BCCI legal advisor Abhinav Mukerjee. In a ruling in July, the Supreme Court had given BCCI six months to “reform” as per the Lodha Committee recommendations.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:14 pm on 02 Aug

Lego presents Olympic model of Rio city

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:35 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Lego, in partnership with the Danish government, has built a model of Rio de Janeiro as a legacy gift ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics. It took 50 Lego builders around 2,500 hours to construct the model. The miniature city features the Olympic rings, stadiums and historical sites in the city, all constructed with nearly one million Lego bricks.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:35 pm on 02 Aug

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PM Modi meets wrestler Narsingh Yadav

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:21 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who was cleared by the National Anti-Doping Agency of dope charges, met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on Tuesday. “He [Modi] wished me luck and said that you perform and there will never be injustice done to you,” said Yadav. The wrestler is awaiting clearances from the United World Wrestling, World Anti-Doping Agency and International Olympic Association.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:21 pm on 02 Aug

‘Only bean bags in hockey players’ rooms in Rio’

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:18 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Hockey India president Narinder Batra lashed out at India’s Chef de Mission and IOA officials in Rio, complaining about the lack of basic furniture in the players’ rooms. Following hockey coach Roelant Oltmans' complaint, Batra shared a video on Facebook of the players sitting on bean bags. “Have you all gone for a paid holiday to Rio,” wrote Batra.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:18 pm on 02 Aug

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Man City sign Leroy Sané for $49 million

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:17 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

English Premier League club Manchester City have successfully signed German international Leroy Sané from Bundesliga club Schalke for approximately $49 million. The 20-year-old forward had scored 13 goals in a total of 57 appearances for the German club. "I feel really good, I'm happy to be here and happy that it has all worked out," said Sané on his transfer.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:17 pm on 02 Aug

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Shot putter Inderjeet Singh fails 2nd dope test

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:15 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

India shot putter Inderjeet Singh’s B-sample has tested positive for banned substances, putting his Rio Olympic participation in doubt. Earlier, the athlete had asked for a second test after his first sample tested positive in an out-of-competition test on June 22 by the National Anti-Doping Agency. Notably, Singh was the first Indian athlete to qualify for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:15 pm on 02 Aug

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India-West Indies to play two T20Is in USA

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:14 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The BCCI has given its approval for the Indian team to play two T20I matches against the West Indies in Florida, USA, in August. The matches have been scheduled for August 27 and 28, following the completion of the Test series in the Caribbean. India's last T20I against the West Indies was the T20 World Cup semifinal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:14 pm on 02 Aug

Barca want to trade footballer for basketball player

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Spanish league champions FC Barcelona are reportedly looking to trade their Brazilian right back, Douglas Pereira, for an American basketball player. The Catalan club is reportedly close to signing American forward Adam Hanga, from Laboral Kutxa to join Barcelona's basketball team. Douglas has featured in only eight league matches in the past two seasons at the Catalan club.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 02 Aug

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Video shows refugees preparing for Rio Olympics

short by Rini Kapoor / 06:11 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

A two-minute video features two of the ten refugees, Popole Misenga and Yolande Mabika, selected for the first ever Olympic refugee team to compete in Rio de Janeiro. Both the athletes fled the Democratic Republic of the Congo and will be competing in Judo in the 2016 Olympic Games. "I am fighting because I am representing the refugees," Yolande said.

short by Rini Kapoor / 06:11 pm on 02 Aug

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Youngest Rio Olympian is Nepal quake survivor

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:08 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

At 13 years and 255 days, Nepali swimmer Gaurika Singh, who survived the 2015 Nepal earthquake, will be the youngest Olympian at the Rio Games. The 13-year-old will participate in the women’s 100-metres backstroke heats event. "It was terrifying. We were on the fifth floor of a building (in Kathmandu) that we couldn’t escape from," Gaurika said about the experience.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:08 pm on 02 Aug

British Airways asks fans to name Olympics plane

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:28 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

British Airways has given Twitter users four options, asking them to name the aircraft which will bring British athletes back from the Rio Olympics. The options are Mission Accomplished, VictoRIOus, Golden Hauls or Gold Force One. The plane, designated the number BA2016, has a gold coloured nose cone. The winning name is set to be revealed on August 16.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 04:28 pm on 02 Aug

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Rahane's 7 Test tons have come in 6 countries

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:28 pm on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Indian Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane’s seven Test centuries have come in six different countries. Moreover, Rahane has a 90+ Test score in every country that he has played in. The batsman, who scored his career's seventh ton in West Indies on Sunday, has hundreds in New Zealand, England, Australia, Sri Lanka and India, and nineties in Bangladesh and South Africa.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:28 pm on 02 Aug

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Usain Bolt has never run a mile, claims agent

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:07 am on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

According to The New Yorker, Ricky Simms, agent of the "fastest man on earth" Usain bolt, has claimed that "Usain has never run a mile". Bolt holds the world record for 100-metre, 200-metre sprint, and 4×100 metres relay. Notably, Morocco's Hicham El Guerrouj is the current world record holder of running a mile with his time of 3:43.13.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:07 am on 02 Aug

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Indian-origin sets Singapore pro cricket record

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:17 am on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Indian-origin batsman Rajendran Vijayababu scored 244* off 102 balls to register the highest individual score in a 30-over Singaporean domestic cricket league game on Sunday. His innings featured 44 fours and five sixes that aided him in breaking the previous best of 192 runs. Vijayababu helped his side post a total of 381 runs, winning the match by 198 runs.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:17 am on 02 Aug

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1st Olympic drugs disqualification was over beer

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:59 am on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

The first ever drugs disqualification in the Olympic Games happened in 1968 Mexico City Olympics when the Swedish pentathlete Hans-Gunnar Liljenwall was tested positive for excessive alcohol. He had allegedly drunk some beer prior to the start of the race to calm his nerves, and was later stripped of the bronze medal he went on to win.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:59 am on 02 Aug

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India declare at 500/9 on Day 3, lead by 304

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:34 am on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

India declared their first innings at 500/9, taking a 304-run lead over host West Indies, before rain forced an early close of play on Day 3 of the second Test in Jamaica on Monday. Vice captain Ajinkya Rahane notched up his career’s seventh Test century, remaining unbeaten on 108. Playing his second Test, Windies off-spinner Roston Chase took 5/121.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:34 am on 02 Aug

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Kanakuri completed Olympics marathon in 54 years

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 12:52 am on 02 Aug 2016,Tuesday

Called the "missing marathoner", Shizo Kanakuri took over 54 years to complete an Olympics marathon. Kanakuri was considered missing after he collapsed during the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, and "embarrassed" at his failure, he returned to Japan without informing the authorities. He was offered an opportunity to complete the marathon in 1967 after Swedish authorities discovered that he was alive.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 12:52 am on 02 Aug

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Dhoni plays football match for local sports club

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:29 pm on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

Indian limited-overs captain MS Dhoni played a football match near his hometown of Ranchi for the Silli Sports Academy, a club promoted by his friend Sudesh Mahato. Playing as a forward, Dhoni assisted in two goals to help the team register a 6-2 victory over Ranchi XI. Dhoni began his career as a footballer and played till the district level.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:29 pm on 01 Aug

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F1 chief's mother-in-law freed from kidnappers

short by Yash Kumar / 10:45 pm on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

Brazilian police have rescued F1 chief Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law Aparecida Schunck on Monday after she was kidnapped ten days ago. "She was unharmed. Two men were arrested at the hideout...", the police said. After getting freed, Schunck said they should be jailed "so they can't abduct anyone...". Notably, the kidnappers had demanded $36.5 million in ransom, a record in Brazil.

short by Yash Kumar / 10:45 pm on 01 Aug

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India's Vivek Teja becomes World Karate Champion

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

Martial artist Vivek Teja won the Martial Arts Championships in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, to become the World Karate Champion. Teja defeated martial artists from New Zealand and England in the first and second rounds, and beat Australian taekwondo star Matthew Rose in the final to clinch the title. Teja has won over 60 medals at national and international tournaments.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 01 Aug

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'If life were a movie, Narsingh would win gold'

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:53 pm on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

Reacting to NADA's clean chit to Narsingh Yadav to participate in Olympics, cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted, "If life were a movie, Narsingh would win gold in Rio!". "#सत्य परेशान हो सकता है पराजित नही। #NADA से पहलवान नरसिंह यादव को मिली क्लीन चिट, जय हिंद #NarsinghYadav", read wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:53 pm on 01 Aug

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Win medal for me and country: Sushil to Narsingh

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:45 pm on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

Two-time Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar took to Twitter to congratulate Narsingh Yadav after the latter was given a clean chit to participate in the Rio Olympics. The 33-year-old wrestler tweeted, "बहुत ख़ुशी की बात है l मेरा सपोर्ट पहले भी था आज भी है और कल भी रहेगा l Go win for me and the country #NarsinghYadav".

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:45 pm on 01 Aug

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Can't wait to win medal for my country: Narsingh

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:12 pm on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who was cleared by the National Anti-Doping Agency to participate in the Rio Olympics, said, "I am very happy, I cant wait to win for my nation in the Rio Olympics". "I would like to thank our Prime Minister Narendra Modi who helped a poor wrestler like me”, the 26-year-old wrestler added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:12 pm on 01 Aug

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Narsingh Yadav gets clean chit for Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

The National Anti-Doping Agency on Monday gave a clean chit to wrestler Narsingh Yadav to participate in the Rio Olympics, after clearing him of doping charges. The agency stated that Yadav was a victim of sabotage done by a competitor. The wrestler had earlier been suspended by the agency after failing an out-of-competition dope test.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 01 Aug

Messi better than Pele, Maradona: Pope Francis

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:22 pm on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

Pope Francis, who originally hails from Argentina, said that former Argentina captain Lionel Messi is better than football greats Diego Maradona and Pele. The Barcelona forward had earlier taken retirement from the Argentina football team after failing to win the Copa America trophy with the national team in the final in June.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:22 pm on 01 Aug

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India projected to win 2 medals at Rio Olympics

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:45 am on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

According to a projection by the Associated Press, the Indian contingent consisting of 119 participants as of now will win two medals at the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics. The projection named Jitu Rai as the silver medallist in the 50 metres pistol event and the pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna as the bronze medallist in mixed doubles Tennis.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:45 am on 01 Aug

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Lampard scores New York City FC's 1st hat-trick

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:36 am on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

Former Chelsea player, Frank Lampard scored his first career hat-trick in Major League Soccer (MLS), and the first in New York City FC history, during the 5-1 rout of the Colorado Rapids on Sunday. Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer first scored with a close range tap-in and a curling right-footed shot, followed by a spot kick.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:36 am on 01 Aug

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KL Rahul’s ton takes India to 358/5 on Day 2

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:29 am on 01 Aug 2016,Monday

Opener KL Rahul's 158 took India to 358/5 at stumps on Day 2 in the second Test against West Indies in Jamaica on Sunday. Spinner Roston Chase took two wickets for WI, while Shannon Gabriel and Devendra Bishoo got one wicket each. India lead the hosts by 162 runs, with Ajinkya Rahane and Wriddhiman Saha still at the crease.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:29 am on 01 Aug

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Patna Pirates win their 2nd Pro Kabaddi League title

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:58 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

Defending champions Patna Pirates defeated Jaipur Pink Panthers in the final of the fourth season of the Pro Kabaddi League in Hyderabad on Sunday. Patna defeated Jaipur 37-29 to win their second PKL title. Patna had ended the league stage as table toppers, with 52 points after winning 10 out of 14 games.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:58 pm on 31 Jul

Nissan to give golden cars to Olympic medal winners

short by Pragya Swastik / 10:08 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

Nissan has announced that it will give special gold-covered version of its electric car Leaf to the company-sponsored athletes who win gold medals at the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The cars will be given to the winning athletes on their return from the games. The Nissan Leaf can travel up to 250 km on a single charge.

short by Pragya Swastik / 10:08 pm on 31 Jul

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Australia wins 2016 Quidditch World Cup

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 10:02 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

Australia won the 2016 Quidditch World Cup held in the German city of Frankfurt last week. Competitors played the sport with sticks between their legs to represent broomsticks, while the 'snitch' was embodied by a player with a tennis ball swinging from his trousers in a sock. Notably, Quidditch is played by witches and wizards in the Harry Potter series.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 10:02 pm on 31 Jul

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Athlete dies while taking a selfie in Bhopal

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:17 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

National-level athlete Pooja Kumari died at the Sports Authority of India academy in Bhopal, while attempting to take a selfie near a pond in the campus. Pooja, who was accompanied by two other female athletes, apparently lost her balance and fell into the pond. She was a steeplechase aspirant who had won the sub-junior national level gold in Delhi earlier.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:17 pm on 31 Jul

India to host Kabaddi World Cup in October

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:11 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

India is set to host the 2016 edition of the Kabaddi World Cup in October. The tournament will feature 12 participating nations including USA, UK, Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh among others. India will be the defending champions at the tournament, after having been crowned champions in all the previous editions of the tournament.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:11 pm on 31 Jul

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Acrobatic teacher in Argentina teaches disabled

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:46 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

Pitu Blazquez is an aerial acrobatics teacher in the Argentinian capital of Buenos Aires who holds classes for differently abled people free of charge. Blazquez says, "These people are doing something incredible", while sharing an emotional moment with one of his differently abled students. A video shows him teaching his students.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:46 pm on 31 Jul

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Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton wins German Grand Prix

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes registered his fourth consecutive and 49th career victory after winning Sunday's German Grand Prix ahead of Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen. With the win, Hamilton, who was 43 points behind teammate Nico Rosberg in May, now holds a 19-point-lead at the top of the driver's table.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 pm on 31 Jul

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Barcelona post highest ever revenue for a sports club

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:03 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

Spanish sports club Barcelona posted sporting history's highest-ever annual revenue, after registering $750 million revenue in 2015-16. Valued at $3.55 billion, FC Barcelona is the third most valuable sports franchise in the world. The club's football division accounts for almost 90% of its business, alongside contributions from its sporting divisions, including basketball, handball, and hockey.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:03 pm on 31 Jul

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Carl Frampton crowned WBA featherweight champion

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:56 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

Northern Ireland's former unified WBA and IBF super-bantamweight champion, Carl Frampton defeated Mexico's three-weight world champion, Leo Santa Cruz, on points, to win the WBA featherweight title on Saturday. Frampton, who extended his unbeaten tally to 23-0, handed Cruz his first professional loss and became the first Northern Irishman to win world titles in two different weight categories.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:56 pm on 31 Jul

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Serena Williams features in Vogue's 73 Questions

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:38 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

Tennis player Serena Williams has featured in Vogue magazine's '73 Questions', where celebrities are asked their likes and dislikes. While answering a question, Williams says Venus Williams is her dream doubles partner. In another answer, she says the best pick-up line she has ever heard is, "Are you tired? 'Cause you've been running in my mind all day."

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 07:38 pm on 31 Jul

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Lord’s-like bell at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:27 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

The Cricket Association of Bengal President and former India captain Sourav Ganguly revealed that a bell, on the lines of the one at Lord’s, London, will be installed at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. The bell, which will be rung by a cricketer from either side or ex-players during a match, is being imported and will be installed by September.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:27 pm on 31 Jul

60 years since 1st ever 10-for in an innings

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:14 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

English spinner Jim Laker registered the world’s first 10-for and the best bowling figures in an innings, taking 10/53 against Australia at Old Trafford on July 31, 1956. Laker’s overall figures of 19/90 are also the best bowling figures in a Test. Former Indian captain Anil Kumble is the only other player to take all 10 wickets in an innings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:14 pm on 31 Jul

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Skydiver jumps from record 25,000 ft without parachute

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:14 pm on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

American skydiver Luke Aikins became the first person to successfully jump from an altitude of 25,000 feet without using a parachute. Aikins achieved the feat, called ‘Heaven Sent’, on Saturday in California desert, using air currents and landed on a 10,000-square feet net. Aikins has done over 18,000 skydives with a parachute and performed stunts in movies like 'Ironman 3'.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:14 pm on 31 Jul

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India bowl out WI at 196, end Day 1 at 126/1

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:42 am on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

India finished Day 1 of the second Test against West Indies at 126/1 after dismissing the Windies' lineup at 196 on Saturday. West Indies' Jermaine Blackwood scored 62 before getting dismissed by Ravichandran Ashwin, who finished with 5/52. Lokesh Rahul (75*) and Cheteshwar Pujara (18*) held the crease at the end of the play, as India trail by 70 runs.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:42 am on 31 Jul

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Olympic sailing location polluted with sewage

short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:11 am on 31 Jul 2016,Sunday

A one-minute video shows Rio's polluted water condition, owing to which Olympic athletes might have to swim with their mouths and eyes shut. Reportedly, 80% of sewage drains into the Guanabara bay, the area where the sailing event is set to take place. However, according to the video, Brazilian sailors claim that the water condition has improved.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 05:11 am on 31 Jul

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1966 football World Cup trophy a replica: Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:31 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Scientists from the University of Manchester have revealed that the World Cup trophy on display at the National Football Museum in Manchester, presumed to be the Jules Rimet trophy, is actually a replica. The actual Jules Rimet trophy, awarded to England when they won the World Cup on July 30, 1966, was stolen from Brazil in 1983, and never recovered.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:31 pm on 30 Jul

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Viru sang ‘Ab Mujhe Raat Din’ during 165 vs SA

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:10 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

While wishing singer Sonu Nigam on his birthday, former cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Happy Bday @sonunigam, Enjoyed singing many of ur songs while batting, "Ab mujhe Raat Din"when I scored 165 vs South Africa at EdenGardens, 2010”. Earlier, a video of Sehwag singing a Bollywood song while hitting a six in the Cricket All-Stars Series had gone viral.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:10 pm on 30 Jul

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'Topsy-turvy Test’, tweets user on SL win

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:26 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Sri Lanka’s second victory over Australia in Test cricket, sports columnist Ayaz Memon tweeted, “Topsy-turvy, astonishing Test. Sri Lanka have suddenly found new heroes and rediscovered self-belief.” Former SL captain Kumar Sangakkara tweeted, “Congrats to @Angelo69Mathews and the team for achieving something no other Sri Lankan team has since 1999. You have done Sri Lanka proud.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:26 pm on 30 Jul

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US team will wear boat shoes in Olympics

short by Rini Kapoor / 06:19 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

The US team will be parading down the Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Stadium in boat shoes, designed by the American company, Polo Ralph Lauren. The outfit involves the navy blazer; the striped shirt in red, white and blue; and white denim. Meanwhile, France will outfit its athletes in looks from Lacoste and Christian Louboutin will provide the outfits for Cuba.

short by Rini Kapoor / 06:19 pm on 30 Jul

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Murali Vijay ruled out of second Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:45 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Indian opening batsman Murali Vijay has been ruled out of Saturday's second Test against the West Indies in Jamaica, after suffering a thumb injury. Vijay, who scored seven runs in the first innings of the first Test against the West Indies, injured his thumb after trying to defend a rising delivery from pacer Shannon Gabriel.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:45 pm on 30 Jul

Fire erupts in Australia's Rio Village building

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:20 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Australia's Olympics contingent evacuated their building at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro, when a fire erupted in the building's basement on Friday. There were no casualties reported in the incident. Earlier, the Australian contingent had refused to move into the village due to exposed wiring and blocked toilets in the building, but the issue was later resolved.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:20 pm on 30 Jul

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Nevill-O' Keefe record slowest Test partnership

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:09 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Australian batsmen Peter Nevill and Steve O’Keefe's four-run partnership off 178 balls against Sri Lanka was the slowest Test partnership with at least 100 deliveries. Scoring at a rate of 0.13 run per over, the Australian duo surpassed South Africa’s Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers' 27-run partnership off 253 balls against India in 2015.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:09 pm on 30 Jul

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Kohli promises to gift bat to Pak umpire’s son

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:09 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has promised to gift a signed bat to his Pakistani fan, Hasan, who is umpire Aleem Dar’s son. Through a video, Kohli invited Hasan to accompany his father on future tours. Hasan had earlier sent a video message to Kohli through his father, who will be officiating in the second India-West Indies Test in Jamaica.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:09 pm on 30 Jul

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Warner records worst scores by Aus opener since '94

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:06 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Australian cricketer David Warner's scores of 0 and 1 in the first Test match against Sri Lanka is the worst performance by an Australian opener since 1994. Opener Mark Taylor had scored a 'pair of ducks' on his captaincy debut against Pakistan in Karachi in 1994. Australia is currently playing a three-match away Test series against Sri Lanka.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:06 pm on 30 Jul

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Live pigeon shooting was once an Olympic sport

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:06 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Live pigeon shooting featured among the shooting competitions at the 1900 Paris Olympics, with a cash price of 20,000 Francs for the winner. Reportedly, 300 birds were killed, with the winner, Leon de Lunden of Belgium, killing 21. The competition had 166 participants, with the 1900 Games being the only edition to feature the sport.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:06 pm on 30 Jul

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Viru recalls Pamela while wishing James Anderson

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:01 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag wished England's James Anderson on his 34th birthday by tweeting, "Happy Bday James Anderson @jimmy9 .Before u most popular Anderson here was Pamela Anderson. #ModernDayGreat". The 34-year-old pacer, with 458 wickets in 117 Tests so far, is the highest English wicket taker in Test cricket history.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:01 pm on 30 Jul

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Sri Lanka bowl record 26 consecutive maidens

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:52 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Sri Lanka set the record for bowling the most consecutive overs without a single run being scored, in the 1st Test against Australia at Pallekele on Saturday. Sri Lanka bowled 25.4 overs, or 154 balls, without Australia scoring a single run. Previously, England had played out 92 balls without scoring a single run against West Indies, at Lord’s in 1950.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:52 pm on 30 Jul

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SL register their 2nd ever Test win over Aus

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:22 pm on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a Test for only the second time ever, after registering a 106-run victory on Saturday. Sri Lanka's first ever Test victory against the Aussies came in 1999, which helped them clinch the three-match series. Out of the 27 Tests played between the two teams, Australia has won 17 times, winning 10 of the 11 series.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:22 pm on 30 Jul

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New gene doping test may be used after Rio Games

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:09 am on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Australian researchers have developed a gene doping test to detect if athletes have artificially adjusted their DNA to enhance performance. Once approved by WADA, the test will be used on Rio Olympics' samples after its conclusion, IOC's medical director said. "We will absolutely not experiment at the Olympic Games. We will use tests that are validated by WADA", he added.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:09 am on 30 Jul

Russian weightlifters banned from Rio Olympics

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:56 am on 30 Jul 2016,Saturday

Russia's weightlifting team and federation have been banned from the Rio Olympics over doping offences. Following Russia's doping scandal, the IOC had asked sports federations to rule on Russians' eligibility for Rio. "The integrity of the weightlifting sport has been seriously damaged... by the Russians, therefore an appropriate sanction was applied" to preserve the sport's status, the IWF said.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:56 am on 30 Jul

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New version of 'Da Da Ding' features rural women

short by Daisy Mowke / 09:15 pm on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

A new version of Nike's 'Da Da Ding' ad by 'Epic Spiritual' features women from rural India. Titled 'Da Da Ding: The Other Women', it places some of the sportswomen in the original ad side by side with rural women working in fields or carrying water over long distances. The video ends with the message 'Been doing it- Barefoot!'.

short by Daisy Mowke / 09:15 pm on 29 Jul

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USA basketball team book cruise for Olympic stay

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:14 pm on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

The USA basketball team, reportedly the richest team at the Rio Olympics, will stay on the Silver Cloud cruise liner, instead of the Athletes’ Village, during the Games. As per USA basketball, the team is not staying in the village because they “don’t feel it’s the best way to prepare.” Suites on the cruise cost £10,000 ($13,200) a week.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:14 pm on 29 Jul

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Schweinsteiger retires from int'l football

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:13 pm on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

Germany's football captain Bastian Schweinsteiger, who won the 2014 FIFA World Cup with the team, retired from international football on Friday. Having represented Germany in 120 matches, the midfielder last played for the national side in Germany's 2-0 loss to France in Euro semi-finals in July. The footballer, currently associated with Manchester United, will continue playing club football.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:13 pm on 29 Jul

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'Goal!' creator roped in for Leicester City film

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:13 pm on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

London-based Bedlam Production have roped in Adrian Butchart, creator of the 2006 film 'Goal! The Dream Begins', for a movie on Leicester City's victory in the Premier League last season. Additionally, Oscar-nominated scriptwriters, Briton Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson, have also been brought on board for the film. Leicester defied odds of 5000/1 to win the 2015-16 Premier League title.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:13 pm on 29 Jul

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India’s WC 2011 winning moments in Sanskrit

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:08 pm on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

Sports’ statistician Mohandas Menon posted pictures on Twitter of a Sanskrit cricket booklet, which translates cricket glossary and other important events into Sanskrit. Menon shared shots from certain sections of the booklet, which showed translations of batting and bowling terms in Sanskrit, and translation of Ravi Shastri’s commentary during Dhoni’s winning six in the 2011 World Cup final.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:08 pm on 29 Jul

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Real to receive $2.5 mn from Higuain's transfer

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:25 pm on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

Footballer Gonzalo Higuain's former club Real Madrid will receive $2.5 million, from his transfer from Italian club Napoli to Juventus. According to FIFA rules, clubs which a player played for between the age group of 12-23, are entitled to receive 5% of the player’s future transfer fees. In Higuain's case, the beneficiaries are Real Madrid and Argentine club River Plate.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:25 pm on 29 Jul

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Sharapova removed from school textbooks in Goa

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:23 pm on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

A chapter, dedicated to Maria Sharapova in Goa's school textbooks, will be removed from the next academic session due to her doping scandal. Titled 'Reach for the Top', the chapter was removed after parents and educationists demanded its removal. Sharapova has been banned for two years after testing positive for a banned substance, in tests conducted during the Australian Open.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:23 pm on 29 Jul

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'687 Indian athletes banned for doping since 2009'

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:07 pm on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

Reportedly, 687 Indian athletes have been banned by the National Anti-Doping Agency since 2009, an average of 100 athletes per year. Among those banned, 70% belonged to athletics, weightlifting and wrestling, with 176 bans coming around the 2012 London Olympics. A World Anti-Doping Agency report in 2014 ranked India third in the world's doping offenders' list, behind Russia and Italy.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:07 pm on 29 Jul

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Viru remembers Tiger Pataudi on Int’l Tiger Day

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:41 pm on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag posted a message for ex-India cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, nicknamed Tiger, on International Tiger Day on July 29. Sehwag tweeted, “On #InternationalTigerDay worth rememberng Tiger Pataudi, who despite almost 0 vision in an eye did incredible things.” Under Pataudi’s captaincy, India registered its first overseas Test win.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:41 pm on 29 Jul

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15 yrs since Test history's 1st ton by a black African

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:13 am on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

Zimbabwe's Hamilton Masakadza became the first black African to score a Test century on July 29, 2001. Masakadza, aged 17 years and 352 days at the start of the Test, also became the then youngest debutant centurion in Test cricket's history. Notably, Masakadza was only the seventh black African to play for Zimbabwe.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:13 am on 29 Jul

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10 yrs since highest-ever partnership in Tests

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:37 am on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

Sri Lanka's Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara registered Test cricket's highest-ever partnership, after adding 624 runs for the third wicket against South Africa on July 29, 2006. Jayawardena scored 374, the second Sri Lankan to hit a triple ton, while Sangakkara posted 287. The duo surpassed compatriots Sanath Jayasuriya and Roshan Mahanama's 576-run stand against India in 1997.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:37 am on 29 Jul

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Hockey, badminton teams defy Rio sponsor rules

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:54 am on 29 Jul 2016,Friday

India’s hockey and badminton teams have breached the Indian Olympic Association’s clothing sponsorship rules, after sporting rival logos on their team kits. The IOA signed a clothing sponsorship agreement with Chinese company Li-Ning, which allowed India’s Olympians to only feature Li-Ning's logo. The IOA has sent a warning to national federations of both the sports, to ensure compliance.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:54 am on 29 Jul

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Video shows Cuban female's boxing revolution

short by Sanira Mediratta / 11:13 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

A two-minute video shows female Cuban boxer Namibia Flores Rodriguez's efforts to revolutionise the boxing scenario of Cuba. Despite having an Olympic boxing record the country has a ban on women's participation in the sport. Fighting stereotypes, she has trained for years, readying herself for when that ban is lifted, with the aim to become an Olympic champion.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 11:13 pm on 28 Jul

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Brazil's Corrêa stadium has equator as its half line

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:21 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

The Estádio Milton Corrêa stadium in Macapá, Brazil has a half line which is aligned with the Earth's equatorial line, dividing the ground into two hemispheres instead of just two halves. Since the zero latitude line passes horizontally across the stadium, the locals call the stadium the 'Zerão', which translates to “the Big Zero”.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:21 pm on 28 Jul

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BCCI chief Anurag Thakur joins Territorial Army

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:14 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur is set to be commissioned into the Territorial Army, after clearing an exam and a personal interview, besides undergoing training in Bhopal. The Territorial Army is the second line of defence in the country after the regular army, whose volunteers receive month-long military training so that they can be mobilised in case of an emergency.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:14 pm on 28 Jul

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Sehwag wishes Jacob ‘O Ram Ji’ on birthday

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:55 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

Sehwag tweeted wishes for former New Zealand pacer Jacob Oram on the latter’s 38th birthday. Posting a picture of the bowler, Sehwag wrote, “O Ram Ji,ur bowling seemed like someone bowling from 2nd floor. Happy Bday Jacob Oram! Mera piya ghar aaya ORamJi !” Twitter users have been calling Sehwag the ‘Best Birthday Greeter in India’ for his unique wishes.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:55 pm on 28 Jul

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Hafeez highest earning Pak cricketer in 2015-16

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:38 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

Pakistani batsman Mohammad Hafeez was the highest earning cricketer in the nation in 2015-16 after registering approximately 3.9 crore Pakistani rupees (nearly ₹2.11 crore) as earnings from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). According to PCB's financial fiscal report for 2015-16, the board paid 46 cricketers around 55 crore Pakistani rupees (around ₹35 crore) as fees and bonuses.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:38 pm on 28 Jul

Harbhajan, Geeta welcome baby girl

short by Daisy Mowke / 06:26 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and wife Geeta Basra welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday in London. The news was confirmed by Harbhajan's mother Avtar Kaur. Harbhajan flew to London a few days ago, taking a break from the TV show 'Indian Mazaak League' that he is currently judging. The couple got married in October 2015 after an eight-year courtship.

short by Daisy Mowke / 06:26 pm on 28 Jul

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Bolt posts first look of his movie #IAMBOLT

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:47 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt posted the first look of his upcoming movie '#IAMBOLT' on media sharing platform Instagram on Wednesday. Produced by Universal Pictures and directed by Gabe and Ben Turner, the film follows Bolt's journey from early 2015 and includes the six-time Olympic champion’s everyday preparation ahead of the upcoming Rio Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:47 pm on 28 Jul

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Opposition wud've never said u r Sober: Viru to Sobers

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:36 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted birthday wishes for West Indian legend Sir Garry Sobers on his 80th birthday. “Happy Bday Sir Gary Sobers.The way u destroyed opposition with ur batting& bowling they wud hav never said u r Sober,” tweeted Sehwag. Sobers is reportedly having a birthday party in the West Indies, which will reportedly be attended by prominent cricketers.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:36 pm on 28 Jul

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Sporting Lisbon ‘sign’ 5-yr-old cancer patient

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:09 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

Portuguese football club Sporting Lisbon recently announced the signing of a five-year-old fan, Francisco, who is suffering from cancer. Francisco signed a contract and posed for a photo shoot in the team kit alongside club president Bruno de Carvalho. He later led the team into the team's stadium, with 30,000 spectators, for a pre-season friendly against Lyon.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:09 pm on 28 Jul

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Amul releases poster on Rio doping scandal

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:08 pm on 28 Jul 2016,Thursday

Amul released a poster on the doping controversy involving India’s Rio-qualified Olympians, wrestler Narsingh Yadav and shot-putter Inderjeet Singh. The caption on the poster reads “Dope opera! Amul Rio-lly tasty!” The ad shows the Amul girl looking at an official Rio Olympics poster, which features anti-doping signs and imagery.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:08 pm on 28 Jul

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BCCI posts video of Team India’s ‘FIFA Room’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

BCCI posted a video of Team India’s ‘FIFA Room’ in West Indies, with opener Shikhar Dhawan introducing the FIFA players of the team. The video featured Virat Kohli and Shardul Thakur playing a match against Cheteshwar Pujara and Shikhar Dhawan, with Bhuvneshwar Kumar commentating. The room, belonging to wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha, is converted into a gaming room on off days.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 27 Jul

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Olympics-themed barbers’ competition held in Rio

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:10 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

The final of the Brazilian Barber Battle, a competition for barbers in Brazil, was held on Sunday with the upcoming Rio Olympics as its theme. The final featured three barbers from different parts of Brazil, replicating an image of the statue of Christ the Redeemer, within 40 minutes. The competition was won by Marcelo Anderson, a São Paulo-based barber.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:10 pm on 27 Jul

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Rio police seize cocaine packs with Olympic logo

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

The Rio de Janeiro police have seized 93 packets of cocaine with the Rio 2016 Games logo on them, during a raid at a bar district in the city. A design on the drug packet featured the Coca-Cola logo, which is incidentally an Olympics sponsor. Besides cocaine, 28 baggies of crack and ammunition for a 0.40 caliber gun were seized.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 27 Jul

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Scientific headphones helping Rio-bound athletes

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:43 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

A number of Rio-bound relay medal winners from USA and Trinidad and Tobago are using a special set of headphones to train for the upcoming Rio Olympics. Named the ‘Halo Sport’, the headphones have been designed by US-based science technology firm Halo Neuroscience and are helpful in stimulating brain activity to improve muscular movement and increase strength.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:43 pm on 27 Jul

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Milkha Singh to be given Bharat Gaurav award

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:36 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Veteran athlete Milkha Singh will be given the Bharat Gaurav award by Kolkata-based football club, East Bengal. Singh will travel to Kolkata for the East Bengal Foundation Day on August 1, where he will be presented with the award and a cash prize of ₹2 lakh. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will be the chief guest at the event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:36 pm on 27 Jul

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Dove ad against sexist portrayal of sportswomen

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:06 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Dove has released an ad campaign in association with former gymnast and Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson, against the sexist portrayal of sportswomen in the media. The ad is aimed at encouraging the media and the general public to focus on the athletic ability of women in sports, instead of their appearances, physical attributes, and attractiveness.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:06 pm on 27 Jul

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Researchers study small variations in spin bowling

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:24 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Australia-based researchers have used mathematics to highlight the changes in the length and direction of the ball's pitch with small variations introduced in the ball's rotation. The study revealed one such instance where introducing a small amount of top-spin at the expense of off-spin was found to reduce the length of the ball's pitch by as much as 25 centimetres.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:24 pm on 27 Jul

US Olympic committee bans tweets from non-sponsors

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

The United States Olympic Committee has banned non-sponsor companies from using “official” Twitter hashtags such as #TeamUSA and #Rio2016. "Commercial entities may not post about the Trials or Games on their corporate social media accounts. This restriction includes the use of USOC’s trademarks in hashtags such as #Rio2016 or #TeamUSA", read the committee's warning letter.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 27 Jul

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Pep Guardiola bans pizza at Manchester City

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:47 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has imposed food bans on his players, disallowing them from consuming food items like pizza and juices among others. According to City defender Gael Clichy, Guardiola has also barred overweight players from training with the team. Guardiola replaced Manuel Pellegrini as City's coach, and will begin his maiden Premier League stint in August.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:47 pm on 27 Jul

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Rhodes played 'Chidiya Ud' on the field: Sehwag

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:34 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted a picture of ex-South African player Jonty Rhodes in action on the occasion of the latter’s 47th birthday. The caption read, “Hpy Bdy @JontyRhodes8 who while fielding gt confused & literally played 'Chidiya Ud’ (Bird Fly) #HumansCanFly #UdanKhatola.” Rhodes, widely known as his generation's best fielder, holds the record for most catches in an ODI.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:34 pm on 27 Jul

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Muralitharan 1st Sri Lankan in ICC Hall of Fame

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:00 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Muttiah Muralitharan is set to become the first Sri Lankan to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Murali, the leading wicket-taker in both Tests and ODIs, is one of only two players with over 1,000 wickets in international cricket. England's George Lohmann and Australia's Arthur Morris will be inducted posthumously alongside former Australia Women's captain Karen Rolton.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:00 pm on 27 Jul

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Wrestler admits to spiking Narsingh Yadav's food

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:31 pm on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan on Wednesday claimed that one of the two wrestlers accused of spiking suspended wrestler Narsingh Yadav's food has confessed. In an FIR, Yadav has accused the two wrestlers of adding banned substances to his food, which led to his disqualification from the Rio Olympics following a failed dope test.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:31 pm on 27 Jul

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More twists than matrix trilogy, tweets user

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:02 am on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to Parveen Rana's appointment as Narsingh Yadav's replacement at the Rio Olympics, a user tweeted, "Parveen Rana, Narsingh Yadav, Sushil Kumar...what is happening here?! More twists and loose ends than matrix trilogy plot". "#NarsinghYadav may have failed the dope test but we have failed the test of ethics and morality. it's extremely sad #ParveenRana", read another tweet.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:02 am on 27 Jul

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Twitter reacts to Federer's Olympics withdrawl

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:36 am on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Saddened by Roger Federer's decision to withdraw from the Rio Olympics, a user tweeted, "Hope this isn't the beginning of the end of @rogerfederer Pro Tennis career!". Other tweets included, "Probably the last Olympics opportunity for @rogerfederer ends here with a dream Doubles & Mixed partners too.#HarshTruth #GetWellSoon #GOAT" and "Roger Federer will miss #Rio2016, but not because of Zika".

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:36 am on 27 Jul

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Parveen Rana replaces Narsingh Yadav for Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:13 am on 27 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Parveen Rana will replace Narsingh Yadav as India's representative in the 74-kg freestyle wrestling category at the Rio Olympics. Earlier, Yadav had been provisionally suspended by the Indian Olympic Association after failing an out-of-competition dope test. Moreover, two-time Olympic medal winner Sushil Kumar had earlier sought a trial with Narsingh Yadav for the solitary 74-kg Rio berth.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:13 am on 27 Jul

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F1 chief Ecclestone's mother-in-law kidnapped

short by Parichit Mainra / 10:18 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

According to reports, the mother-in-law of Formula One CEO Bernie Ecclestone was kidnapped in Brazil's Sao Paulo on Friday. The kidnappers have demanded a ransom of $36.5 million, a record amount for abductions in Brazil, for the 67-year-old Aparecida Schunck. This comes a few days before the start of the Olympic games in Brazil.

short by Parichit Mainra / 10:18 pm on 26 Jul

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Michael Jordan speaks out on US race violence

short by Parichit Mainra / 10:05 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Retired basketball player Michael Jordan, for the first time, issued a statement against racial tensions in the US, on Monday. Addressing the shootings of African-Americans by law enforcement and targeting of police, he said, "I know this country is better than that and I can no longer stay silent". Jordan also donated $2 million to two organisations promoting police-community relations.

short by Parichit Mainra / 10:05 pm on 26 Jul

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Higuain becomes 3rd most expensive footballer

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:04 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain became the third most expensive football player after completing a $98.9 million (nearly ₹665 crore) switch to Juventus. The amount paid by Juventus is reportedly $6 million shy of the world’s second-highest transfer fee paid by Real Madrid for Cristiano Ronaldo. Notably, Real Madrid's Gareth Bale, with a $110 million transfer fee, is the world's most expensive player.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:04 pm on 26 Jul

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SA to introduce racial quota in national teams

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:32 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Cricket South Africa (CSA) is set to introduce racial quotas at the national team level, the board said on Tuesday. CSA was earlier banned from bidding for hosting international tournaments, citing their lack of efforts towards including players of color in the national teams. The CSA will set a minimum number of black players to be selected in national teams.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:32 pm on 26 Jul

Doordarshan loses tape of Gavaskar's 10,000th run

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Indian broadcaster Doordarshan has lost the only remaining videotapes of the 1987 India-Pakistan Test, in which Sunil Gavaskar became the first cricketer in Test history to go past the 10,000-run mark. The unavailability was found out after an RTI was filed, asking about the tapes. Gavaskar, who termed the incident 'unfortunate', hoped that "they [Doordarshan] archive the stuff properly".

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 26 Jul

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Half of Rio Village still to pass safety test

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:23 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The Rio Olympics organising committee has acknowledged that 19 out of the 31 buildings in Rio's Athletes Village have not passed the safety tests yet. With ten days to the start of the event, the Village has witnessed instances of water overflow, leaky plumbing and electricity issues among other problems. The organisers have promised to resolve the problems by Thursday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:23 pm on 26 Jul

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PT Usha joins Fitso as advisory head coach

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:24 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Former Olympian PT Usha on Monday joined running and fitness app Fitso as an advisory head coach. Usha will overview all the training activities on the platform. "I always felt that health and fitness awareness was missing from Indian culture," said Usha. Launched in January, Fitso tracks users' fitness, and helps them to lose weight and reach their fitness goals.

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:24 pm on 26 Jul

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Viv Richards' son gifts Virat Kohli a painting

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:52 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Mali Richards, son of West Indies' legend Viv Richards, drew a painting of Indian Test captain Virat Kohli and gifted it to him, commemorating his maiden Test double hundred. Mali was accompanied by his father while presenting Kohli with the painting. “We prepared the entire painting in just one day and came here to present it to him,” Mali said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:52 pm on 26 Jul

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Ashwin regains top spot in Test bowlers' rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:40 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reclaimed the top spot in the ICC Test bowlers' rankings after his overall figures of 7/126 helped India win the first Test against the West Indies on Sunday. He replaced Pakistani leg-spinner Yasir Shah, who held the top spot for only a week. English pacers James Anderson and Stuart Broad are placed second and third respectively.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:40 pm on 26 Jul

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Dwayne Smith's six smashes into refrigerator

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:17 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

West Indies' all-rounder Dwayne Smith hit a six that smashed into the team drinks' refrigerator which was placed near the players' dugout in a Carribean Premier League T20 match. Playing for the Guyana Amazon Warriors, Smith's 86-metre long six hit the refrigerator and smashed its glass.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:17 pm on 26 Jul

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SL board files complaint against Muralitharan

short by Swarnim Bagre / 01:59 pm on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The Sri Lankan cricket board has lodged a complaint against Australia's newly-appointed bowling consultant Muttiah Muralitharan, accusing him of violating ground rules. He allegedly forced the groundsmen to let Australian players practice on the field without permission. Muralitharan responded by saying the board is looking for a fall guy to blame if Sri Lanka loses the upcoming Australia series.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 01:59 pm on 26 Jul

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'Rio-bound Indian shot putter fails dope test'

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:53 am on 26 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Rio Olympics-bound shot putter from India, Inderjeet Singh has tested positive for a banned steroid, according to several reports. The National Anti-Doping Agency has notified the Athletics Federation of India and told the athlete he has seven days to submit another sample. If he fails the second test, he will miss the Olympics and be banned for four years.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:53 am on 26 Jul

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Eng level series with 330-run win over Pak

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:22 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

England levelled the four-match Test series 1-1, with a 330-run victory over Pakistan on the fourth day of the second Test at Old Trafford on Monday. Chasing down 565, the second highest target ever set against them in Test history, Pakistan were dismissed for 234, courtesy Chris Woakes' figures of 3/41.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:22 pm on 25 Jul

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WWE-themed comic to release in November

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

A WWE-themed comic, titled ‘WWE: Then. Now. Forever.’, is set to be released in November. The comic, a 40-page standalone issue, will be based on the actual world of wrestling featuring backstage and ring action. As a preview, caricatures of wrestlers The Undertaker, John Cena, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Sasha Banks were released at the San Diego Comic-Con.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:40 pm on 25 Jul

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Vegetarian bowler wants ban on leather balls

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:20 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Australian bowler Kane Richardson, a converted vegetarian, has voiced his concern about the use of cattle hide in the manufacturing of cricket's leather balls. “The cricket ball is made of leather but that is out of our control, you make do with it,” said Richardson. Former Australian pacer Jason Gillespie, also a vegetarian, has also spoken out against the practice.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:20 pm on 25 Jul

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AFI seeks Rio wildcard for record-breaker Chopra

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:46 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Adille Sumariwalla, the Athletics Federation of India chief has said that he has written to the International Association of Athletics Federations, seeking a wildcard entry to the Rio Olympics for javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. Chopra won gold at the World Under-20 championship on Sunday with a record throw of 86.48-metre, surpassing the 84.58-metre London Olympics Gold medal-winning throw.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:46 pm on 25 Jul

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Anderson highest wicket-taking pacer in home Tests

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:51 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

England's James Anderson picked up his 290th wicket while playing in England to become the fast bowler with most wickets in home Tests. He surpassed former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath's tally of 289 wickets. Anderson is placed fourth in the list of overall highest wicket-takers in Tests at home, behind Muttiah Muralitharan (493), Anil Kumble (350), and Shane Warne (319).

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:51 pm on 25 Jul

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Narsingh Yadav has been framed: WFI President

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:44 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Wrestling Federation of India president Brij Bhushan Sharan has said he believes wrestler Narsingh Yadav has been framed in the doping controversy. “I believe Narsingh is an innocent guy. He has been tested so many times in the past also, and had never failed any test,” said Sharan. Meanwhile, Yadav has called for a CBI inquiry into the matter.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:44 pm on 25 Jul

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Wrestlers chased away NADA officials: Report

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:03 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Rio-qualified Indian wrestlers training in Sonepat reportedly turned away National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) officials in March, with no action being taken against the wrestlers. According to World Anti-Doping Agency rules, three missed tests in a year amount to a positive test, resulting in suspension. On Sunday, Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav tested positive for a banned substance.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:03 pm on 25 Jul

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Athletes welcomed with condoms in Olympic Village

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:02 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Athletes arriving for next month’s Rio Olympics are being greeted with condoms in every room of the Games Village. Reportedly, 4,50,000 condoms and 1,75,000 lubricant packets have been stocked at the Olympic Village for the 10,500 participating athletes. The count has risen three times from London 2012, due to fears of outbreak of the Zika virus.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:02 pm on 25 Jul

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Baba Ramdev kicks off charity football match

short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:53 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Sunday kicked off a charity football match between parliamentarians and celebrities in New Delhi. Ramdev displayed his football skills on the field as the match's brand ambassador. The celebrity team, which included actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sidharth Malhotra, won by 10-0 against the team of parliamentarians, led by MP Babul Supriyo.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:53 pm on 25 Jul

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India has enforced most follow-ons in last 5 yrs

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:50 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

The Indian cricket team has enforced follow-on the most number of times in the past five years. India enforced its fifth follow-on in five years, to register an innings and 92-run victory over West Indies on Sunday. With four follow-ons enforced, England and New Zealand occupy the second and third spot on the list.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:50 pm on 25 Jul

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Only 3 Indians have posted 100, 5-for in a Test

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:18 pm on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Ravichandran Ashwin, Vinoo Mankad and Polly Umrigar are the only Indian cricketers who have scored a century and have taken a five-for in the same Test. Further, Ashwin, who first achieved the feat in 2011, became the first Indian to do it twice when he notched up 113 runs and took seven wickets in the recently concluded India-West Indies Test.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:18 pm on 25 Jul

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Chris Froome 1st Briton to win 3 Tours de France

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:22 am on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Professional cyclist, Chris Froome became Britain's first three-time winner of the Tour de France after finishing the 21-stage race in Paris on Sunday. The 31-year-old is also only the eighth man to win the 113-year-old race at least three times. The 3,529-km 23-day long Grand Tour, which started on July 2, featured a total of 198 riders from 22 teams.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:22 am on 25 Jul

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Twitter reacts to India's Test win over Windies

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:27 am on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Congratulating Team India on defeating West Indies and registering their biggest Test victory outside Asia, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "When you have a performer like AshWin, You Win and also do Ash. Congratulations@ashwinravi99 on having an outstanding match, great win G N". While, another user tweeted, "New era under Kumble has begun, can see a ban on camera phones soon.#SLRonly #IndvsWI".

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:27 am on 25 Jul

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Rio-bound Chand asks govt for new running shoes

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:29 am on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Rio-bound Odisha sprinter Dutee Chand has requested the government to provide her with a tracksuit and running shoes. "I have brought laurels to the state and the country. Then why should I request for help? I feel like a beggar,” said Chand, who is the first Indian woman to qualify for the 100-metre sprint since PT Usha in 1980.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:29 am on 25 Jul

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Pele carries Olympic torch in Santos in Brazil

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:59 am on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

Brazil’s football legend Pele carried the Olympic Torch in Santos, Brazil, on Friday. The former Brazilian captain received the flame at Santos' Museu Pele, a museum dedicated to the footballer. The Olympic Torch relay will pass through Sao Paulo on Sunday, before arriving in Rio de Janeiro, where the opening ceremony is scheduled for August 5.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:59 am on 25 Jul

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India register its biggest Test win outside Asia

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:51 am on 25 Jul 2016,Monday

India defeated West Indies by an innings and 92 runs on day 4 of the first Test in Antigua to register their biggest Test win outside Asia. Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin took 7/83 in WI’s second innings, while captain Virat Kohli scored the first double century of his career. This was Anil Kumble’s first match as Team India’s coach.

short by Saloni Tandon / 01:51 am on 25 Jul

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Giggs’ Mumbai 5s win Premier Futsal League

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:41 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

The Mumbai 5s, led by former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs, won the inaugural edition of the Premier Futsal League in Goa on Sunday. They defeated the Kochi 5s, led by Spanish legend Míchel Salgado, 3-2 on penalties, after a 1-1 scoreline in the 40 minutes of the match. Both Giggs and Salgado missed scoring in the shootout.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:41 pm on 24 Jul

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Hamilton wins Hungarian Grand Prix, tops table

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:41 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

F1 driver Lewis Hamilton won the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday to top the drivers’ championship table for the first time this season. Hamilton overtook Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, who started at pole, in the race’s first lap to maintain the lead. This is Hamilton’s fifth win at the Hungaroring circuit, making him the most successful driver at the track.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:41 pm on 24 Jul

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Pawar to quit as Mumbai Cricket Association prez

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Ex-ICC and BCCI chief Sharad Pawar will quit as the president of the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), in accordance with the Lodha recommendations. Pawar (75) said the MCA had accepted the Supreme Court’s order. The recommendations put an age cap of 70 years and a term cap of nine years, both of which Pawar has exceeded.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 pm on 24 Jul

Lionel Messi goes all Justin Bieber, tweets user

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:10 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Following Barcelona forward Lionel Messi's new blonde hairstyle, users reacted with tweets like, "Lionel Messi goes all Justin Bieber with his new hair color" and "Messi delete your hair". Another user's tweet read, "Messi yesterday after dying his hair blonde: "Yeah, I definitely have too much time on my hands. Time to quit vacations and join the team"".

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:10 pm on 24 Jul

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No blanket ban for Russia in Rio Olympics: IOC

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:03 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

The International Olympic Committee has ruled out a blanket ban on Russia in the Rio Olympics, which begin on August 5. IOC has left it on individual sports-governing bodies to decide if Russia can participate. Russia was already banned from athletics at Rio, following a World Anti-Doping Agency report which revealed state-sponsored doping from 2011 to 2015 in the country.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:03 pm on 24 Jul

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Yadav-Sushil soap opera isn't over, tweets user

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:14 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Following Narsingh Yadav's failed dope test, a user reacted to it by tweeting, "The Narsingh Yadav-Sushil Kumar-Olympics soap opera isn't over, is it?" Another tweet read, "Hearing reports about Narsingh Yadav failing a dope test, Sushil Kumar must have ran to the nearby Akhara to practice!" Another user posted, "Is there any conspiracy with wrestler Narsingh Yadav??"

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:14 pm on 24 Jul

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Manchester United plane gets 'lost' in China

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:13 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

A plane carrying Manchester United players had to make an emergency landing in Tianjin, China, after it was diverted from Beijing following bad weather. Winger Memphis Depay tweeted a video of himself standing near the plane in Tianjin, and said, “We are lost somewhere, we had to make a quick landing.” United play rivals Manchester City in Beijing on Monday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:13 pm on 24 Jul

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Sushil Kumar's post after Yadav fails dope test

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:45 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Two-time Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar posted a picture on Instagram, after Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav's failed dope test result. The photo's caption read, "Respect should be earned not demanded". Earlier, Sushil had been denied a chance to represent India in the 74-kg freestyle wrestling at the Rio Olympics, after Yadav was granted the spot, based on quota qualification.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:45 pm on 24 Jul

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Biker performs almost vertical 120-m ski jump

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:57 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Australian motorcycle stunt performer Robbie Maddison performed an almost vertical 120 metre-long ski jump at Park City’s Utah Olympic Park, USA, while riding on a customised dirt bike. The rider, who was around 130 metres shy of the highest recorded jump while skiing, also navigated around the Olympic Park at high speeds.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:57 pm on 24 Jul

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Dope test result a conspiracy against me: Yadav

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:56 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who tested positive for the banned substance methandienone, denied the allegation and claimed that the scandal is a conspiracy against him. Earlier in June, Yadav was selected to represent India in the 74-kg category at the upcoming Rio Olympics, ahead of wrestler Sushil Kumar. Yadav has been provisionally suspended and is virtually out of the Rio Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:56 pm on 24 Jul

Shami joint fastest Indian pacer to 50 Test wickets

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:37 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Playing in his 13th Test, India's Mohammed Shami picked up four wickets against the West Indies on Saturday to join former Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad as the fastest Indian pacer to register 50 Test wickets. Shami surpassed Irfan Pathan and S Sreesanth who reached the milestone in 14 Test matches.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:37 pm on 24 Jul

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USA's female Rio contingent largest in Olympic history

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:33 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

USA's 555-member strong contingent for the Rio Olympics includes 292 females, making it the largest-ever women's contingent in Olympic history. The previous largest women's contingent at an Olympic event was China's 289-member strong female squad at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Notably, this is the second time where an American Olympic contingent has featured more females than males.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:33 pm on 24 Jul

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Kohli's catching technique erroneous: Chappell

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:55 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Former Australian captain Ian Chappell pointed out errors in Indian Test captain Virat Kohli's catching technique. In an article, Chappell claimed that Kohli's failure to turn the foot outwards while attempting a catch, towards the direction of the ball's movement was the reason behind his failure as a slip fielder. Chappell mentioned Gary Sobers to be the best slip fielder.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:55 pm on 24 Jul

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Former CSK spinner Jakati joins politics

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:41 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Goa-based former Chennai Super Kings spinner Shadab Jakati has joined Goa Forward, a regional political party in the poll-bound state. Announcing the decision on Twitter, Jakati said he plans to bring the ethos of the "gentleman's game" to the field of politics. The spinner will reportedly contest the polls from South Goa's Dabolim legislative assembly constituency in 2017.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:41 pm on 24 Jul

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Rio-bound Narsingh Yadav fails dope test

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:41 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

India’s Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav tested positive for the banned substance, methandienone, putting his Olympic participation in doubt. National Anti-Doping Agency chief Navin Agarwal confirmed that the wrestler’s ‘B’ sample also tested positive and he appeared before a disciplinary panel on Saturday. Yadav was chosen ahead of Sushil Kumar to represent India, after earning a quota in 2015.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:41 pm on 24 Jul

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PM Modi to flag off ‘Run for Rio’ on July 31

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:39 pm on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

PM Narendra Modi will flag off a ‘Run for Rio’ event in New Delhi on July 31, Sports Minister Vijay Goel revealed. The event, which will start from India Gate, is intended to support the Indian contingent competing at the Rio Olympics. An exhibition on India’s 2016 Olympians will be held in Connaught Place, where the Olympics will be live-telecasted.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:39 pm on 24 Jul

Largest mural by a single painter made in Rio

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 am on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Brazilian graffiti artist Eduardo Kobra is attempting the world’s largest mural by a single artist, in Rio ahead of the Olympics. Kobra’s mural, which is 190-metres and 15.5-metres tall, depicts faces of five people from five continents. About 1600 litres of paint and 3500 cans of spray paint were used in the mural, which will be unveiled on July 30.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 am on 24 Jul

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Rio: Olympic sculpture made of recycled plastic

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 am on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

A giant sculpture of the Olympic rings made from recycled plastic bottles has been unveiled at the Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, ahead of the Olympics. The three-metre high, six-metre wide sculpture will be on display at the beach until the end of the Games. Almost 65 kg of recycled plastic was used to make the sculpture.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 am on 24 Jul

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Neeraj Chopra sets U20 javelin world record

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:22 am on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Neeraj Chopra, a 19-year-old javelin thrower from Haryana, broke the U20 javelin world record with an 86.48-metre throw at the IAAF World U20 Championships on Saturday, bettering the previous best of 84.69 metres. Neeraj, who won't be participating at the Rio Olympics, broke the national record and became the first Indian athlete to win a World title at any level.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:22 am on 24 Jul

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Amul designs poster on SC’s Lodha verdict

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 am on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Amul released a special poster on the Lodha Committee, following the Supreme Court’s order to the BCCI and state associations, to reform as per the panel's recommendations. The poster shows a caricature of Justice RM Lodha holding a broom with the Amul girl, who is holding a bat. The caption reads, “Lodha loha ko kaatta hai!”

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 am on 24 Jul

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India enforce follow on after WI all out for 243

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:23 am on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

West Indies were forced to follow on on day 3 of the first Test against India at Antigua, after being all out for 243. Four-wicket hauls by Shami and Umesh Yadav gave India a 323-run first innings lead, with West Indies ending the day at 21/1. They still trail India by 302 runs, with Darren Bravo and Rajendra Chandrika batting.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:23 am on 24 Jul

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Sachin best batsman I bowled to: Warne

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:59 am on 24 Jul 2016,Sunday

Former Australian spinner Shane Warne has revealed that former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar was the best batsman he had ever bowled to, calling him the best of his generation. The leg-spinner revealed the a list of the best batsmen he had bowled to from all opposing Test nations during a Twitter interaction.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:59 am on 24 Jul

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Old Trafford has seen least double tons in Eng

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:43 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

The Old Trafford stadium in England has witnessed the least number of individual double centuries, among all major Test grounds in England. It witnessed its 6th double century after England's Joe Root crossed the 200-run mark against Pakistan on Saturday. Notably, Root became the first Englishman in 52 years to score a double century against Pakistan while playing at home.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:43 pm on 23 Jul

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Swimmer with no hands wins 3 medals for India

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:39 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Indian para-swimmer Vishwas KS won three medals at the 2016 Speedo Can Am Para-swimming Championships in Canada last week. Vishwas won a silver medal each in 100-metre backstroke and breaststroke, and a bronze in 50-metre butterfly stroke. Vishwas, who wishes to participate in the 2020 Olympics, lost both his hands when he was 10 years old.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:39 pm on 23 Jul

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Indian men's junior cycling team is world no 1

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:37 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

The Indian men’s junior cycling team has topped the Union Cycliste Internationale world rankings, which is a first for India in the sport across any age category. The team, which was ranked 149th in 2013, jumped 10 places from the ratings released three months ago. However, the team failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics, which begins from August 5.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:37 pm on 23 Jul

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Kohli only player with 50+ avg across formats

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:43 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Indian Test team captain Virat Kohli is the only batsman with a combined average of over 50 across all the three international formats of the sport. With a total of 12,047 runs so far, Kohli averages 50.84 with a total of 37 centuries and 64 half-centuries in 256 matches across all the formats so far.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:43 pm on 23 Jul

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New Rio anthem unites national anthems into one

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Samsung has released a new ad for the Rio Olympics, which combines the national anthems of 15 countries into a single anthem. The minute-and-a-half ad, created by Leo Burnett, begins with a young Australian girl singing Botswana's national anthem into a smartphone, which is followed by various people singing anthems from various countries around the world.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 23 Jul

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New skating world record set in hula-hooping

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:11 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Australian roller-skater Marawa Ibrahim set a record for the longest duration on high-heel skates while spinning three hula hoops, taking 2 minutes 29 seconds to complete the spin. Marawa also holds the record for most hula hoops spun simultaneously, spinning 200 rings at once, besides reportedly completing the fastest 100-metre sprint in high-heel rollerskates.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:11 pm on 23 Jul

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Ronaldo unveils his first hotel in Portugal

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo unveiled the Pestana CR7, his first hotel, developed in association with the Pestana Hotel Group in Funchal on his home island, Madeira. The hotel will have branches in New York, Lisbon and Madrid, with the estimated cost of building the four hotels being around $82 million. The Madrid and New York projects are slated for 2017.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 23 Jul

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Madeira int'l airport to be named after Ronaldo

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:34 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

The international airport in Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo's hometown, Madeira, is set to be renamed after the footballer. The announcement, made in recognition of Ronaldo’s achievements and contributions to football, was made on Friday by Miguel Albuquerque, President of the regional government. Ronaldo led the national team to its maiden European Championship title in July.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:34 pm on 23 Jul

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Kohli’s average as captain 2nd only to Bradman

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:14 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has a batting average of 74.66 as skipper, which is second only to Australian great Donald Bradman, who averaged 85.63 as captain. Virat took over the Test captaincy in 2015, and has led India in seven Tests. Notably, Kohli and Bradman both have scored five centuries as captains, with Bradman leading Australia in nine Tests.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:14 pm on 23 Jul

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64-yr old circumnavigates the Earth in record 11 days

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:06 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov (64) set the record for the fastest solo circumnavigation of the Earth in a hot-air balloon, when he landed in Australia on Saturday after an 11-day ride. Konyukhov took off from Northam in Western Australia and covered a distance of 34,000 km. The Russian balloonist broke late American adventurer Steve Fossett's 2002 record of 13 days.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:06 pm on 23 Jul

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9-year cap for BCCI office-bearers: Lodha panel

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:59 pm on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

The Lodha Committee has confirmed that office-bearers of the BCCI and state cricket associations who have completed nine years in office, stand disqualified. The committee recommended a maximum of three three-year terms, with a cooling-off period in between. The Supreme Court on July 18 ordered for a reformation of BCCI and state associations as per the Lodha Committee recommendations.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:59 pm on 23 Jul

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Futsal is like T20 cricket: Ryan Giggs

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 am on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs, who is a marquee player in the Premier Futsal League in India, has compared the sport to T20 cricket. “We have seen how Twenty20 format has brought younger people, a newer audience to cricket. Hopefully this will be the same for futsal because it is quick,” said Giggs, who plays for the Mumbai franchise.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 am on 23 Jul

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Harrison breaks 28-year-old world hurdles record

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:04 am on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

American hurdler, Kendra Harrison broke the 28-year-old world record in the 100-metre hurdles after clocking 12.20 seconds at the London Anniversary Games on Friday. Interestingly, the 23-year-old American has failed to qualify for the upcoming Rio Olympics. Harrison now holds six of the seven fastest times this year and two of the four fastest ever in 100 metres hurdles.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:04 am on 23 Jul

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Usain Bolt wins 200m sprint ahead of Olympics

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:30 am on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Ahead of the upcoming Rio Olympics, Jamaican sprinter and six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt won the 200-metre sprint at the Anniversary Games in London's Olympic Stadium on Friday. He clocked 19.89 seconds, 0.15 seconds ahead of the second-placed sprinter. Notably, Bolt had pulled out of the 100 metres final in Jamaica's Olympic trials earlier this month with a hamstring strain.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:30 am on 23 Jul

India most followed cricket team on social media

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 am on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

The Indian team is the most followed cricket team in the world on social media, with a following of 30 million across all platforms. The team has over 26 million likes on Facebook, 2.67 million followers on Twitter, and 1.4 million followers on Instagram. Team India is followed by the Bangladesh cricket team, which has a following of 10 million.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 am on 23 Jul

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Milk-seller is Chattisgarh’s 1st woman Olympian

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 am on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Renuka Yadav, a former milk seller from Rajnandgaon, Chattisgarh, has become the state’s first female Olympian, after being selected in the women’s hockey team. The 22-year-old midfielder, whose parents worked as domestic helps, started playing hockey when she was 12. Notably, the Indian women’s hockey team will be competing at the Olympics after 36 years.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 am on 23 Jul

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App for Usain Bolt emojis launched

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:59 am on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Sports’ giant Puma has launched an emojis’ app featuring Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, ahead of the Rio Olympics, which start on August 5. The app, named ‘Boltmoji’, features 41 Bolt-themed emojis, including his trademark ‘To Di World’ victory pose. The app was launched on Friday and is available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:59 am on 23 Jul

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WI 31/1 after India declare at 566/8 on day 2

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:04 am on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

India captain Virat Kohli scored his maiden double ton to take India to 566/8 on the second day of the first Test against West Indies in Antigua on Friday. Ravichandran Ashwin, who came in at number six, scored his third Test hundred, before getting out at 113. WI ended the day at 31/1, with Mohammed Shami claiming Rajendra Chandrika’s wicket.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:04 am on 23 Jul

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All 3 of Ashwin's Test centuries have come vs WI

short by Jatan Desai / 12:29 am on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin notched up his third Test century, in the first Test against the West Indies on Friday. Interestingly, all three of Ashwin's centuries in Test matches have come against the Windies. Ashwin is also the fourth Indian after Polly Umrigar, Brijesh Patel, and Sanjay Manjrekar to make a century in their maiden Test innings in West Indies.

short by Jatan Desai / 12:29 am on 23 Jul

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$20k to foreign players to play PSL final in Pak

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:13 am on 23 Jul 2016,Saturday

Pakistan Cricket Board has offered $20,000 each to foreign players who agree to play the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore next year. Even though PSL 2 will be held in UAE in February 2017, PCB is keen on hosting the final in Lahore. Most teams have refused to tour Pakistan, after the 2009 attack on the Sri Lankan team.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:13 am on 23 Jul

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Chess player Kasparov reacts to Trump's speech

short by Yash Kumar / 11:14 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov reacted to Donald Trump's speech on Twitter, stating, "I’ve heard this sort of speech a lot in the last 15 years and trust me, it doesn’t sound any better in Russian." Kasparov, who was world's number one chess player from 1986 until his retirement in 2005, is currently Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation.

short by Yash Kumar / 11:14 pm on 22 Jul

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Kohli 1st Indian captain to score 200 overseas

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:05 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Virat Kohli became the first Indian captain to score a double century outside India when he reached 200 against West Indies on Friday. The record for the highest score by an Indian skipper outside India was earlier held by Mohammad Azharuddin, who had scored 192 against New Zealand in Auckland.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:05 pm on 22 Jul

The first of many: Bhogle on Kohli’s double ton

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Reacting to Virat Kohli scoring his first 200, commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted, “The first double has taken time coming but there is little doubt there are many more on the way #Kohli.” England cricketer Kevin Pietersen tweeted, “Clinic by @imVkohli at the moment! The best in the game at the moment with AB! When he bats, I have to watch!”

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 22 Jul

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Skydiver to jump from 25000-ft without parachute

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

American skydiver Luke Aikins will attempt to skydive without a parachute from a height of 25,000 feet on July 30 in California, which will reportedly be a world record. The 42-year-old skydiver, who has completed about 18,000 dives in his 25-year career, will land on a special slide-like device. The dive will be broadcast live on TV.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 22 Jul

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Tendulkar to go to Brazil for Olympic Games

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:56 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will travel to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympic Games, on the invitation of International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach. Tendulkar, who was appointed goodwill ambassador of the Olympics by the Indian Olympic Association, will leave on August 2 and is expected to meet the Indian contingent in Rio.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:56 pm on 22 Jul

Virat Kohli hits first double century of his career

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:29 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli scored the maiden double century of his career in the first Test against West Indies on Friday. Interestingly, Kohli had never scored a double century in his first-class career either, with his first-class best being 197. Moreover, this is the first instance of an Indian captain scoring a double century on foreign soil.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:29 pm on 22 Jul

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Tendulkar to launch his official digital game

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar is set to launch his own digital game titled ‘Sachin Saga’. The game will be developed by a Pune-based company and will give fans the opportunity to play as Sachin in the cricketer’s favourite 100 matches. The game, expected to release in six months, will be available on iOS, Android and Windows, besides consoles.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 22 Jul

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Sehwag points out 'three trending Li's'

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:14 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Former cricketer Virender Sehwag compared Virat Kohli’s century against West Indies on Thursday, to Rajinikanth’s latest film ‘Kabali’, which released on Friday. Sehwag tweeted, “Three Li’s are in fashion - KohLi, MooLi (Paratha), KabaLi. Enjoy all today,eat MooLi Paratha and watch Kabali and then KohLi in d evening.” Cricketers Suresh Raina and R Ashwin also tweeted about Rajinikanth's movie.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:14 pm on 22 Jul

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Record for straight basketball half-court shots

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:45 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Chinese basketball player Xu Changqing has set a new Guinness world record for most consecutive half-court shots in basketball, with six successful attempts. Changqing broke the five-year-old previous record of four, jointly held by Eric Valentin and Adam Beatrice of USA. The player attempted the record at a basketball stadium in Xi'an, Shaanxi in China.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:45 pm on 22 Jul

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Brazil arrests 10 over Olympics attack plot

short by Yash Kumar / 06:31 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Brazilian police have arrested 10 alleged ISIS sympathisers, suspected of planning a terrorist attack during the Olympic games. Brazilian Justice Minister, Alexandre Moraes, described the suspects as “absolutely amateur and unprepared”. The minister added that the suspects had sworn allegiance to Islamic State, celebrated recent attacks in Orlando and Nice and had attempted to buy AK-47s online.

short by Yash Kumar / 06:31 pm on 22 Jul

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Indian gymnast Dipa used scooter parts for practice

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:15 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Dipa Karmakar, India’s first Olympic-bound female gymnast, used springs and shock absorbers from discarded scooters for her initial practice apparatus. Post her Rio qualification in April, Sports Authority of India imported apparatus worth $120,000 (₹80 lakhs) for her training. Karmakar is among the only five women in the world to complete the Produnova vault, which she will attempt in Rio.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:15 pm on 22 Jul

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4-year-old selected in U-12 school cricket team

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:09 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Shayan Jamal, a four-year-old boy from Delhi, has been selected in his school’s U-12 team. Shayan, who studies at the Hamdard Public School in Delhi’s Sangam Vihar, started watching cricket aged one, and first played when he was three. Shayan is being trained by his father, who is a former cricketer and played at the club level.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:09 pm on 22 Jul

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Murali took 800th Test wicket on his final ball

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:53 pm on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan, who holds the record for most Test wickets, took his 800th wicket on his last ball in Test cricket on July 22, 2010. Murali ended his career with 800 Test wickets, making him the only bowler to reach the milestone. His last Test was against India at the Galle International Stadium, which Sri Lanka won.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:53 pm on 22 Jul

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Deepest freediving world record set at 102 m

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:51 am on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

New Zealand diver William Trubridge has set a new world record of 102 metres for the deepest unassisted freedive. The 36-year-old held his breath for four minutes and 14 seconds as he descended the world's deepest marine cavern, the Dean's Blue Hole in the Bahamas. This is Trubridge's 18th record overall, and the third of this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:51 am on 22 Jul

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Kohli’s 143* takes India to 302/4 on Day 1

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:27 am on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli notched up his 12th Test century and his first against the West Indies as India finished day one of the first Test at 302/4 on Thursday. Shikhar Dhawan made 84 before getting out LBW to Devendra Bishoo, who took three wickets. Notably, Kohli's 143* is the second highest score by an Indian captain in WI.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:27 am on 22 Jul

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Götze rejoins Dortmund from Bayern Munich

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:17 am on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

German midfielder Mario Götze has been re-signed by his former club Borussia Dortmund, for a fee of £22 million ($29 million) from Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich. Götze had joined Munich in April 2013 for £31.5 million ($41.6 million), to be the then most-expensive German player. In a statement on Facebook on Thursday, Götze said he regretted leaving Dortmund.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:17 am on 22 Jul

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England’s Cook and Anderson play dart match

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:17 am on 22 Jul 2016,Friday

England Test captain Alastair Cook and bowler James Anderson faced off in a one-leg shootout at the World Matchplay darts competition in England on Tuesday. This was the second time the two cricketers came face to face in a darts’ match, after a similar clash in 2014, which Alastair Cook won. Cook defeated Anderson in their second encounter as well.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:17 am on 22 Jul

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Dhoni named ambassador of Aussie sports academy

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:36 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named brand ambassador of the Craig McDermott International Cricket Academy in Australia. The academy offers a four-year bachelor's degree in sports science and management with emphasis on cricket. Additionally, Dhoni has become the world’s first cricketer to be associated with a venture capital firm, tying up with Australia's Secured Venture Capital.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:36 pm on 21 Jul

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Police constable shoots two kabaddi players

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

A police constable opened fire at two kabaddi players, Lakhwinder Singh and Varinder Singh, in Moga, Punjab, on Tuesday, following a personal feud. The players, who received three bullets each, are now out of danger. While Lakhwinder has played for the Punjab Thunder team in the World Kabaddi League last year, Varinder has played in several national tournaments.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 21 Jul

Olympics media village built on mass grave

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

The media village housing journalists covering the Rio Olympics, has been built on a mass grave of African slaves. Members of Camorim Quilombo, a community of descendants of runaway slaves, earlier resisted the construction of the village, since they considered the site sacred. The community has written to Rio mayor Eduardo Paes to complain about environmental damage in the area.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 21 Jul

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Keeper concedes by throwing ball into own goal

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

During a pre-season friendly match against AFC Bournemouth in USA, Minnesota United FC’s goalkeeper Sammy Ndjock scored an own goal by mistakingly throwing the ball into his team’s goal. The incident occurred in the 26th minute and gave Bournemouth a 2-0 lead, with the team eventually winning the match 4-0.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:38 pm on 21 Jul

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Leftovers at Olympics to become meals for needy

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:38 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

The 'Reffetto-Rio' project will turn surplus food from the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro into meals for people in need. The project aims to collect approximately 12 tons of leftovers from the Olympic Village. It is initiated by non-profit 'Gastromotiva' founder David Hertz and Chef Massimo Bottura, whose Italian restaurant was named the world's best in 2016.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:38 pm on 21 Jul

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Marlon Samuels named WI Cricketer of the Year

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:16 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

West Indies all-rounder Marlon Samuels was named Cricketer of the Year and ODI Player of the Year at the West Indies Cricket Board annual awards’ function in Antigua on Tuesday. Samuels was Man of the Match in the World T20 final, which West Indies won, earlier this year. Darren Bravo got the award for Test Player of the Year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:16 pm on 21 Jul

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Poster of Brett Lee's 'UnIndian' released

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:06 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

The poster of the Brett Lee starrer 'UnIndian' has been released. Directed by Anupam Sharma, the romantic comedy film stars the former Australian cricketer as 'Will' along with actress Tannishtha Chatterjee in a lead role. The film was released in Australia on October 15, 2015 and is slated to release in India on August 19, 2016.

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:06 pm on 21 Jul

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Gayle only player to hit a six off 1st ball of a Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

West Indies opener Chris Gayle is the only batsman to smash a six off the first ball of a test match. Gayle achieved the feat against Bangladesh in Mirpur in November 2012, when he smashed 18 in the first over, which was bowled by debutant off-spinner Sohag Gazi. Notably, Gayle is the third highest six-hitter in Tests with 98 sixes.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 pm on 21 Jul

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Kohli has never scored a Test century against WI

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:23 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has never scored a Test century against West Indies, in the six matches he’s played against the team. Virat’s highest score against West indies is 63, which came in 2011 in Mumbai. Virat, who has scored 11 Test centuries overall, will lead the Indian team in a four-match Test series in the Caribbean, beginning Thursday.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:23 pm on 21 Jul

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Sehwag’s ‘Agneepath’-inspired wish for Chauhan

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:52 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

After wishing former Australian bowler Dennis Lillee with a ‘Gunda’-inspired dialogue, Virender Sehwag wished ex-cricketer and current NIFT chairman Chetan Chauhan in ‘Agneepath’ style on his 69th birthday. “Naam - Chetan Pratap Singh Chauhan. Kaam - DDCA VP, NIFT chairman. Record-1st player 2,000 test runs w/o century. Umar - Aaj Poori 69,” wrote Sehwag.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:52 pm on 21 Jul

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Hockey India shares video of women’s hockey team

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:22 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

Hockey India has shared a video on Twitter promoting the national women’s hockey team, which will be participating in the Olympics after 36 years. The video features Indian women’s team coach Neil Hawgood, Rio-bound players Deepika Thakur and Rani Rampal, and former men’s team captain Sardara Singh. The women’s team won a Bronze at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:22 pm on 21 Jul

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Video: Takacs, the one-handed Olympic medalist

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:22 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

Hungarian Karoly Takacs (1910-1976) won two Olympic gold medals while shooting with his left hand, after he lost his right hand while serving in the Army during World War II. Takacs, who lost his shooting hand to a grenade explosion, also set a world record in pistol shooting during the 1948 Summer Olympics.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 05:22 pm on 21 Jul

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Maradona offers to coach Argentina for free

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:27 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

Former Argentina football captain Diego Maradona has said he is willing to coach the national team for free. The team has been without a coach ever since former manager Gerardo Martino resigned following Argentina’s loss to Chile in the Copa America final last month. Maradona previously coached Argentina from 2008 to the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:27 pm on 21 Jul

Russia's appeal against Olympics ban rejected

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:53 pm on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected the appeal filed by the Russian Olympic Committee against the suspension of the country's track and field athletes from Rio Olympics. The suspension was imposed after reports found evidence of widespread doping in Russian sports. Further, the IOC is considering banning all Russian players from the Olympics following reports of state-sponsored doping.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:53 pm on 21 Jul

Kobe Bryant pens letter to his 17-year-old self

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:58 am on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

Retired NBA professional, Kobe Bryant has penned a letter to his 17-year-old-self, advising him to invest in his family instead of giving material things like money. "You were adding material things to their lives, but subtracting the most precious gifts of all: independence and growth", he wrote and added, "put them in the best position to realize their own dreams".

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:58 am on 21 Jul

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Bout with Amir will be Fight of Century: Vijender

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:59 am on 21 Jul 2016,Thursday

WBO's Asia Pacific super middleweight champion, Vijender Singh has claimed that his bout with British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan will be the 'Fight of the Century'. "[W]hether Delhi or Lahore or Karachi, let's do it. I'm ready for the bout anywhere in the world", Vijender added. Earlier, Amir had congratulated Vijender, asking him to be careful in wishing for the bout.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:59 am on 21 Jul

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Neymar loses Zuckerberg’s keepie-uppie challenge

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:36 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Brazil forward Neymar lost Mark Zuckerberg’s keepie-uppie challenge on Facebook's messenger, scoring 29. Zuckerberg, who scored 37 in the mobile game which requires the player to keep the ball in air by tapping, had challenged Neymar to beat his score. Neymar further challenged F1 driver Lewis Hamilton, besides asking Zuckerberg to “play it out for real on the field”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:36 pm on 20 Jul

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Afghan cricketer punished for falsely claiming run-out

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Afghanistan cricketer Mohammad Nabi was reprimanded by ICC, for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during an ODI against Ireland on Sunday. Nabi falsely claimed he had stopped a four at the boundary and attempted a run-out, even though Irish opener Ed Joyce thought the boundary was legal and didn't attempt a run. Photographs later showed Nabi crossing the boundary.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:20 pm on 20 Jul

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'Lara looked at my bandaged face, not the ball'

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:19 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Recalling how he took Brian Lara's wicket in Antigua in 2002 after a jaw fracture, Indian team coach Anil Kumble said, "He [Lara] looked at my bandaged face and didn’t really focus on watching the ball I bowled. Maybe, I scared him that way." Kumble had suffered a broken jaw from a Merv Dillon delivery, but later bowled 14 overs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:19 pm on 20 Jul

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John Cena posts Virat Kohli’s photo on Instagram

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:51 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Wrestler John Cena posted a picture of India’s Test captain, Virat Kohli, on his Instagram account on Wednesday. The photo, which got around 29,000 likes, was posted without a caption, with garnered speculation in the comments about Cena’s reason behind posting the picture. The wrestler has almost 700 posts on Instagram, almost all captionless.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:51 pm on 20 Jul

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Red card for swearing at referee in England

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:46 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Football-governing associations in England, including the Premier League, have announced they will be stricter while awarding red and yellow cards to players to enforce discipline. This season onwards, red cards will be given to players abusing or gesturing at the referee, while yellow cards will be awarded to any player who runs to confront an official about a decision.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:46 pm on 20 Jul

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Cricket was a part of Olympics in 1900

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:14 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Cricket was one of the sports in the 1900 Olympic Games held in France. Four teams were scheduled to compete in the tournament, but Belgium and Netherlands pulled out, and Great Britain beat France in the only match played to win the gold medal. Notably, Cricket has never featured in Olympics again since then.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:14 pm on 20 Jul

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Coach to replace missing wrestler in Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:53 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Bulgaria's 27-year-old Rio-bound wrestler Lyuben Iliev, who went missing earlier in July, will be replaced by Bulgaria's junior freestyle wrestling team coach, Valentin Raychev. Iliev, who was set to compete in the 125-kg category, went missing on July 4 after returning to Bulgaria following a training camp. Iliev was described by Raychev as being 'emotionally unstable'.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:53 pm on 20 Jul

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Not in dispute with MS Dhoni: Spartan Sports

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Australia-based sports’ gear manufacturer Spartan Sports has revealed they're not involved in any dispute with India’s limited-overs captain MS Dhoni. Earlier, reports had emerged that Spartan had duped Dhoni of ₹20 crore, after not paying his dues as part of a three-year bat and sponsorship deal. The company further claims that they are undertaking new initiatives with the player.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:24 pm on 20 Jul

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Brazil probes IS terror threat to Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:01 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Brazilian authorities are investigating possibilities of a terror threat to the Rio Olympics, after an unknown Brazilian Islamist group pledged allegiance to ISIS. Security was upped after the terror attack in Nice, with increased checks and cordoning. About 85,000 soldiers and security personnel are being deployed for the Games, which is more than twice the number at the London Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:01 pm on 20 Jul

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Bindra using electric impulses for Rio training

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Shooter Abhinav Bindra is using an 'Electromagnetic System’ to improve the functioning of his nervous system, as a part of his Rio Olympics’ training. Bindra’s father Apjit Bindra said the system induced “positive shocks”, which relax the heartbeat. Abhinav, who is currently training in Munich, climbed a 40-feet pole before the 2008 Games to overcome his fear of heights.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:54 pm on 20 Jul

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Sachin Tendulkar’s Rajya Sabha attendance is 7%

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, who was nominated as a Rajya Sabha member in April 2012, has a 7% attendance in the House, as per a recent PRS Legislative Research report. The cricketer has never participated in a debate or tabled a private members’ bill. Notably, Tendulkar asked his first question in the RS in December 2015, three years after his nomination.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:50 pm on 20 Jul

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Brock Lesnar failed bout-night dope test

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:34 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

According to the US Anti-Doping Agency, Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Brock Lesnar failed a second doping test from a sample taken on the night of his victory over Mark Hunt at the UFC 200 earlier this month. The UFC had earlier notified Lesnar about his first potential violation of having tested positive for an unnamed substance in an out-of-competition test.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:34 pm on 20 Jul

GoT actor loses Europe's strongest man title

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:38 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Icelandic actor Hafþór Björnsson, who portrays 'The Mountain' on the American TV show Game of Thrones (GoT), lost his European strongman title to England's Laurence ‘Big Loz’ Shahlaei. The two-time European strongman title winner failed to win his third straight title at the competition, which includes deadlifting 420 kilograms and a running a 20-metre course while carrying a 450-kilogram weight.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:38 pm on 20 Jul

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Vijender accused of disrespecting national flag

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:06 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

A complaint has been filed by a Delhi resident against boxer Vijender Singh, for allegedly disrespecting the national flag. According to the complaint, Vijender wore the tricolour on his shorts during Sunday's WBO Asia-Pacific title bout in Delhi, which is “a clear violation of flag code of India”. Vijender defeated Australia's Kerry Hope to win his first professional title.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:06 pm on 20 Jul

India had won 6 consecutive Olympic golds in hockey

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:53 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

India won six consecutive Olympic gold medals in hockey, beginning with the 1928 Olympics to the 1956 Olympics. The team remained unbeaten in 24 matches, scoring 178 goals in the process and conceding just seven. Late hockey captain Mohammed Shahid was a part of the 1980 Moscow Olympics gold-medal-winning team, which was India's last Olympic medal-winning hockey team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:53 pm on 20 Jul

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Mohammed Shahid was my hero: Kapil Dev

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:29 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev has said that he considered late former Indian hockey captain Mohammed Shahid as his hero and recalled him as a "great athlete and a very gifted player". "In the untimely & unfortunate demise of Mohammed Shahid, India has lost a talented sportsman who played with immense passion & vigour", read PM Narendra Modi's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:29 pm on 20 Jul

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No economic interest in Mussoorie resort: Sachin

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:08 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar denied having any economic interest in a disputed property in Landour, Mussoorie, owned by his former business partner Sanjay Narang. It had been reported that Sachin met Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar regarding a dispute with the DRDO over the property. Sachin’s spokesperson said he was “merely trying to help his friend present his side of the story”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:08 pm on 20 Jul

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Indian hockey legend Mohammed Shahid passes away

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:44 pm on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Mohammed Shahid, who was a part of the 1980 Moscow Olympics gold-winning Indian hockey team, passed away at the age of 56 in Gurgaon on Wednesday. He was suffering from liver and kidney ailments for weeks and had slipped into coma on Tuesday night. Shahid, who was considered among India's best hockey players, had received the Arjuna Award in 1981.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:44 pm on 20 Jul

NZ cricket chief calls for 4-day Test matches

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:32 am on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

New Zealand Cricket Chief Executive, David White has called for having four-day Test matches and has also backed the idea of a two-tier system in Test cricket. He said that such changes will allow players and organisers to save time and will help bring back the audience's interest in Test cricket in the wake of T20 format's immense popularity.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:32 am on 20 Jul

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Golfer introduces world's 1st golf cart jetpack

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:09 am on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

American golfer and the current World number six, Gerry Lester "Bubba" Watson and California-based sports equipment manufacturer Oakley recently introduced what they claim is the world's first golf cart jetpack. The vehicle, which was introduced to celebrate the return of golf to the Olympics after 112 years, can attain heights of 3,000 feet with air speeds up to 74 kmph.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:09 am on 20 Jul

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Neymar accepts Zuckerberg's keepie-uppie challenge

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:31 am on 20 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Brazilian footballer Neymar Jr accepted Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's challenge to better his score in the keepie-uppie app game available in the Facebook messenger. Zuckerberg posted a score of 37 straight juggles in the game, which he challenged the Brazil and Barcelona forward to try and beat.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:31 am on 20 Jul

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11 Tamil Nadu athletes return from Turkey safely

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:18 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Eleven Tamil Nadu athletes who had gone to Turkey as part of a 148-member strong contingent participating in the world school games meet at Trabzon, returned to India on Tuesday. Earlier Sports Minister Vijay Goel and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had ensured that participants were safe following a failed military coup attempt in the nation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:18 pm on 19 Jul

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PCB starts a ‘Misbah Push-Up Challenge’

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:14 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The Pakistan Cricket Board has started a ‘Misbah Push-Up Challenge’, after Pakistani captain Misbah-ul-Haq celebrated his century at Lord’s with 10 push-ups last week. The challenge requires people to post videos of themselves doing ten push-ups with the hashtag #PushUpChallenge. A user tweeted, “I have more #MisbahPushUpChallenge nominations than Meryl Streep does for Oscars.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:14 pm on 19 Jul

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Viru wishes 'Poetic Commentator’ Bhogle on b’day

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:54 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

On the occasion of commentator Harsha Bhogle’s 55th birthday, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Happy 55th Bday @bhogleharsha ji,stay healthy. Kya bachpan ke dost Pachpan tak saath dete hain?#PoeticCommentator.” Bhogle replied, “Shukriya Viru. Shukar hai umra ek ek run se badhti hai, aapke batting ki tarah hoti to kahaan pahunch gayi hoti!!”

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:54 pm on 19 Jul

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BCCI starts English language course for umpires

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:01 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

BCCI has started a course for Indian umpires on English language and communication skills, as part of its educational and development programme for match officials. The course, designed by the British Council, includes role playing and simulated situations like interactions with players and the third umpire. The second batch is underway in Mumbai and would continue till July 23.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:01 pm on 19 Jul

Fan swims 1 km in the sea to meet Messi on yacht

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:54 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Suli, a Spanish fan of footballer Lionel Messi, swam a kilometre from the Ibiza shoreline to meet the player, after spotting the player on his yacht. Messi invited the fan onto the yacht to chat with him, alongside arranging a speedboat to ferry Suli back to the shore. “He was very humble and hospitable,” said Suli, an Atletico Madrid supporter.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:54 pm on 19 Jul

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Sachin seeks Parrikar's intervention in land case

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:51 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has sought Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar's intervention in the resolution of a property dispute involving a holiday resort in Mussoorie. The property, partially owned by Tendulkar's business partner Sanjay Narang, had allegedly breached the no-construction zone next to the DRDO's Institute of Technology Management.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:51 pm on 19 Jul

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Careful what you wish for kid: Amir to Vijender

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:45 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Reacting to speculation of a bout against Indian boxer Vijender Singh, British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan tweeted, “Careful what you wish for kid!” Talking about the possibility of a clash with Amir, a former world champion, Vijender said, “We are thinking about it, so let’s see. I hope that when that big fight happens, it happens in India only.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:45 pm on 19 Jul

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Notice to BCCI for noise pollution during IPL

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:52 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The Bombay High Court issued notices to the BCCI and Maharashtra Cricket Association for violation of noise pollution norms at Mumbai’s Wankhede and Pune’s Subrata Roy Sahara stadiums during IPL 2013. The notices were based on a PIL filed in 2014, which called for imposing a ₹100 crore fine on the BCCI. The next hearing is scheduled on September 16.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:52 pm on 19 Jul

Bhogle was voted Favourite Commentator in 2008

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:34 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was voted as the 'Favourite TV cricket commentator' by the users in a poll conducted by Cricinfo in 2008. Bhogle, who turned 54 on Tuesday, was the only commentator who made to the top five in all three secondary categories- 'Most Entertaining', 'Most Unbiased', and 'Most Insightful'.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:34 pm on 19 Jul

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Viv Richards meets the Indian team in Antigua

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:07 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Former West Indies captain Vivian Richards met members of the Indian cricket team in Antigua on Monday. Players tweeted pictures with the former West Indies player. Captain Virat Kohli tweeted, “What a memorable moment. With the greatest ever. Words of pure gold from him. Feel grateful that I could have [a] chat with him. He's the man. Sir Viv. Memorable.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:07 pm on 19 Jul

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Herbie wins World Snail Racing Championship 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:51 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The 2016 edition of the Annual World Snail Racing Championship was won by a snail named Herbie. Held at in Norfolk, UK, the 13-inch race was finished by the snail in 3 minutes, 25 seconds. Over 2,000 people attended the race which managed to raise around £3,000 for the Saint Andrew’s Church.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:51 pm on 19 Jul

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Shot putter disallowed from taking coach to Rio

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:46 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Indian shot putter Manpreet Kaur has been disallowed from taking her coach to the Olympics, after being told “she won’t win a medal”. According to Kaur, an Athletics Federation of India official said, “You won’t win a medal, what’s the point of sending a coach with you?” Kaur is India’s only female shot putter set to participate in the Games.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:46 pm on 19 Jul

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First African Olympic gold medalist ran barefoot

short by Vani Vivek / 04:46 pm on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Abebe Bikila, the first African ever to win an Olympic medal, won the 1960 Rome Olympic marathon while running barefoot. The Ethiopian athlete beat the Olympic record for the marathon by almost eight seconds, covering approximately 42.16 kilometres. He then bested his own record at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, becoming the first athlete to win two Olympic marathons.

short by Vani Vivek / 04:46 pm on 19 Jul

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'Premier Futsal to be held twice in a season'

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:20 am on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Former Portuguese footballer and Premier Futsal President, Luis Figo has said the futsal tournament will be held twice in a season with the second edition to take place in January next year. "We are here to promote Futsal for Futsal, not for any other motive", he added, and insisted that the number of teams could be increased from the current six.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:20 am on 19 Jul

Retired wrestlers sue WWE over head injuries

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:58 am on 19 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Over 50 retired wrestlers have sued the WWE, alleging that it hid the risk of brain trauma and failed to provide necessary medical support to the wrestlers. The suit read, "each of the named plaintiffs as a WWE performer sustained neurological injuries by simply participating in WWE matches", also claiming that the company placed corporate gains over its wrestlers' health.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:58 am on 19 Jul

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Over 4,000 arrested in Euro 2016 gambling raids

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:32 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Over 4,000 people were arrested in coordinated raids across 11 countries for illegal gambling during the Euro 2016. Interpol conducted raids across China, France, Greece, Italy, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, South Korea, the Philippines and Vietnam. Reportedly, more than £10 million ($13.2 million) were seized during the raids, while over £500 million ($663 million) were handled in bets.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:32 pm on 18 Jul

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State-sponsored doping in Russia in 2011-15: WADA

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:54 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

A new report by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has revealed that Russia's sports ministry “planned and operated” a state-sponsored doping programme from 2011 to 2015. The government reportedly oversaw the manipulation of urine samples through the period, which included the London 2012 and Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Russia’s track-and-field athletes are currently banned from competing in Rio.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:54 pm on 18 Jul

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SA rally driver dies during Kilimanjaro climb

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:45 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

South African rally driver and TV personality Gugu Zulu passed away while attempting to climb the 6000-feet Mt Kilimanjaro, on Monday. The 38-year-old experienced breathing difficulties while climbing, for which he was given a drip but couldn’t survive. Zulu was a part of a group of 46 climbers attempting to climb the mountain as part of Nelson Mandela’s birthday celebrations.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:45 pm on 18 Jul

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Salman, Rahman meet Rio-bound athletes

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:15 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Actor Salman Khan and music composer AR Rahman met athletes from India’s Olympic contingent, at a sendoff event organised by the Indian Olympic Association in Delhi on Monday. Khan and Rahman, who are India’s goodwill ambassadors for the Rio Olympics, wished the Olympic-bound athletes. Tennis star Sania Mirza, wrestler Vinesh Phogat, gymnast Dipa Karmakar, among others, also attended the event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:15 pm on 18 Jul

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Ba suffers potentially career-threatening injury

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua's striker Demba Ba suffered a fracture during a league match in Shanghai on Sunday. Gregorio Manzano, coach of Shanghai Shenhua, described it as a potentially career-ending injury. After waking up in a hospital following the injury, the forward inquired if his team had won the match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 18 Jul

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Saudi male, female Rio teams announced separately

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:53 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

The Saudi Arabian Olympic committee announced the nation's Olympics’ male and female squads separately, highlighting the “sensitivity regarding women’s athletics” in the country. Four women will represent Saudi Arabia at Rio, making them the second group of female Olympians from the country. Women in Saudi Arabia are required to wear head-to-toe garments, and require a male's permission to travel.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:53 pm on 18 Jul

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Athlete misses Rio-berth due to airline's fault

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:40 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Spanish pole-vaulter Didac Salas failed to qualify for the Olympics after a local airline misplaced his pole in Amsterdam. The 23-year-old was scheduled to compete at an event in Barcelona on Sunday, but had to use a substitute pole since the airline lost his own. Salas recorded 5.35 metres at the event, falling short of the Rio qualification mark.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:40 pm on 18 Jul

read more at The Telegraph

Viru tweets 'Gunda' inspired dialogue for Lillee

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Wishing Australian legend Dennis Lillee on his 67th birthday on Monday, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Hpy Bday Sir Dennis Lillee.If Lilleeji were in film Gunda' Naam hai mera Lillee, kar deta hoon batsman ki pant Gilee'." Fans retweeted the wish, with a user replying, “Sir, I must say, Forget bowlers you can even destroy careers of some comedians.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 18 Jul

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'Govt to decide if betting should be legalised'

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:49 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

The Supreme Court on Monday announced the Parliament will decide whether cricket betting should be legalised in the country. The Lodha Committee recommendations, most of which have been accepted by the Court, called for legalisation of betting in the country, with the exception of players and officials. Applicability of RTI Act to BCCI will also be decided by the Parliament.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:49 pm on 18 Jul

Pak spinner Yasir Shah tops Test bowler rankings

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:44 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Pakistani spinner Yasir Shah has become the top-ranked bowler in Test cricket, following his 10-wicket haul in Pakistan’s victory over England at Lord’s on Sunday. Yasir is the first Pakistani bowler since Mushtaq Ahmed in 1996 and the first wrist spinner since Shane Warne in 2005, to top the rankings. Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is ranked number two.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:44 pm on 18 Jul

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‘One-state, one-vote’ in BCCI: SC

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:50 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Giving its verdict on the Lodha panel recommendations, the SC asked the BCCI to follow a ‘one-state, one-vote’ policy. Each state will be allowed only one association as member, while those with multiple associations will get membership on rotational basis. While Gujarat has three associations including Saurashtra and Baroda, Maharashtra has four including Vidarbha and Cricket Club of India.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:50 pm on 18 Jul

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No minister, bureaucrat can serve in BCCI: SC

short by Jatan Desai / 03:39 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

The Supreme Court on Monday accepted the Lodha panel's recommendation of having no ministers or civil servants in the BCCI, along with having an age cap of 70 years for all office-bearers. The BCCI has been given six months to implement Lodha panel recommendations. Notably, the panel was set up in January 2014 after a match-fixing scandal hit the IPL.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:39 pm on 18 Jul

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6-yr-old Bengaluru boy sets limbo-skating world record

short by Jatan Desai / 02:53 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

A six-year-old Bengaluru boy skated under 35 cars parked next to each other on Sunday to set the Guinness World Record for farthest distance limbo-skating under cars. The boy, Om Swaroop Gowda, held his body parallel to the ground and covered a distance of 65 metres under the cars to shatter the previous record of 48.21 metres set in 2012.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:53 pm on 18 Jul

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19-year-old equals Shastri's fastest double ton record

short by Jatan Desai / 02:22 pm on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Nineteen-year-old Welshman Aneurin Donald hit a 123-ball double century in an English county match on Sunday to equal Ravi Shastri's record for the fastest double ton in first-class cricket. Interestingly, Shastri's knock had come in the same innings in which he had hit six sixes in an over. Moreover, Donald reached the landmarks of 100, 150 and 200 with sixes.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:22 pm on 18 Jul

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Video: Paes, Bopanna dance to celebrate win

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 am on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Tennis player Leander Paes posted a video on Twitter of the Davis Cup team performing a dance to celebrate their 4-1 win over South Korea in Chandigarh on Sunday. The players, including Leander Paes, Saketh Myneni, Rohan Bopanna and others, are seen performing a synchronised dance on the song ‘Afghan Jalebi’ from the Katrina Kaif-film ‘Phantom’.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:59 am on 18 Jul

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Reliance Jio to co-sponsor Indian Rio contingent

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:39 am on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Reliance Jio, the digital services wing of Reliance Industries, has signed up as ‘Principal Partner’ of India’s contingent at the Rio Olympics, which begin on August 5. Earlier, dairy giant Amul was also signed up as sponsor for the Indian contingent. India is sending 121 athletes to the Rio Olympics, making it the largest contingent for the country in history.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:39 am on 18 Jul

Salman launches Sania’s autobiography in Mumbai

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:33 am on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

Actor Salman Khan launched tennis player Sania Mirza’s autobiography ‘Ace Against Odds’ in Mumbai on Sunday. Talking about Sania, Salman said, ”I think it is new and different. People do not achieve what she has achieved even if they have to be born in three lifetimes.” Shah Rukh Khan had earlier launched the book on July 13 in Hyderabad.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:33 am on 18 Jul

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Pakistan celebrates Lord’s win with push-ups

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:32 am on 18 Jul 2016,Monday

The Pakistan cricket team celebrated their win over England at Lord’s on Sunday with five push-ups and a salute. Notably, Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq had celebrated in a similar manner when he scored his century in the first innings. The celebration is reportedly a tribute to the army, with whom the team attended a camp prior to the tour.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:32 am on 18 Jul

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Pak win their first Test at Lord's in 20 yrs

short by Davis James / 11:25 pm on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday

Pakistan registered their first Test victory at Lord's after a gap of 20 years, with their 75-run-win over England on Sunday. Needing 283 to win the Test, England were bowled out for 207, courtesy Yasir Shah's overall figures of 10/141. Shah's figures are the best overall figures registered by an Asian bowler at Lord's.

short by Davis James / 11:25 pm on 17 Jul

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Vijender turned pro after ‘Fight of the Century’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:31 pm on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday

Boxer Vijender Singh was inspired to turn professional after the Floyd Mayweather Jr-Manny Pacquiao ‘Fight of the Century’, held in May 2015. On Saturday, Vijender defeated Australian Kerry Hope to become the WBO Asia-Pacific Middleweight Champion, his first pro title. "Everyone was watching Mayweather vs Pacquiao. I then decided to go to England and see how it worked," said Vijender.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:31 pm on 17 Jul

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Kejriwal announces a sports university in Delhi

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:10 pm on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal revealed plans of opening a sports university in Delhi, during an interaction session ‘Talk to AK’ on Twitter on Sunday. Kejriwal said there would be Bachelors’ and Masters’ degree courses on various sports-related subjects for students to choose from. He also announced monetary benefits and state grants for top 100 athletes from various departments.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:10 pm on 17 Jul

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BWF to adapt badminton into a beach sport

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:04 pm on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday

The Badminton World Federation has said that it plans to transform badminton into a beach sport, calling the prospect “commercially attractive”. The body will collaborate with beach events like the Asian Beach Games and Russia's National Beach Games later this year to test the feasibility of the sport. BWF also revealed plans of taking the sport onto the e-gaming platform.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:04 pm on 17 Jul

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England players mock teammate Hales on Twitter

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:17 pm on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday

England cricketer Alex Hales was mocked on Twitter by his teammates, after English all-rounder Moeen Ali tweeted a picture of Hales’ expression while taking a catch during the Lord’s Test on Saturday. “Misbah was unfortunate!! Great effort catching the ball looking in different directions!! @AlexHales1”, wrote Ali. Jos Buttler tweeted, “HAHAHAAHA!! How did he even get there running in quicksand.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:17 pm on 17 Jul

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BCCI warns KL Rahul over beer photos: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:04 pm on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday

Indian batsman KL Rahul has reportedly been warned by the BCCI, after he posted a picture on Twitter, posing alongside a beer bottle in West Indies. The picture, which also featured all-rounder Stuart Binny and bowler Umesh Yadav, was later deleted. The BCCI is also reported to have sent a warning to the players for “setting a bad example”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:04 pm on 17 Jul

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Bhuvneshwar to chair Kumble's 'fine committee'

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:45 pm on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday

Following the decision of newly appointed head coach Anil Kumble to punish late-comers with a $50 fine, Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was tasked with chairing the committee responsible for enforcing the rule. He also confirmed that his teammates Cheteshwar Pujara and Shikhar Dhawan were also included in the three-member panel to assist him in the process.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:45 pm on 17 Jul

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Vijender dedicates his WBO title to Muhammad Ali

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:10 am on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday

Indian professional boxer, Vijender Singh dedicated his WBO Asia-Pacific Super Middleweight title to Muhammad Ali, who passed away last month. "This win is not about me, it's about India and I hope I can continue with this kind of form", he added. With the win, the 30-year-old has improved his undefeated record in professional boxing to seven straight victories.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:10 am on 17 Jul

Aus ka Hope fuss in front of our Tope, tweets Viru

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:43 am on 17 Jul 2016,Sunday

Reacting to Vijender Singh's WBO Asia Pacific Super middleweight title win, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "Many congratulations Vijender ,Thok Daala Tau! Australia ka Hope fuss in front of our Tope". PM Narendra Modi congratulated Vijender by tweeting, "Congratulations @boxervijender for a hard-fought and well-deserved win. It was yet another display of immense skill, strength & stamina".

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:43 am on 17 Jul

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Vijender - The Great Indian Boxer, tweets a user

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:23 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Vijender Singh being crowned as the WBO Asia Pacific Super middleweight champion, a user tweeted, "Excellent Win, feeling proud #VijenderSingh -The Great Indian Boxer". Other users reacted with tweets like, "#VijenderSingh is the 2nd Indian after Sourav Ganguly, who has insulted an Aussie in one-on-one battle" and "He is the pride of the Nation #VijenderSingh".

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:23 pm on 16 Jul

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Vijender wins Asia Pacific Super middleweight title

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:46 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh became the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight champion on Saturday after defeating Australia’s Kerry Hope in New Delhi by unanimous decision. Playing in his first professional bout in India, Vijender maintained his unbeaten record in professional boxing with a seventh consecutive victory. With the win, Vijender will break into WBO's top 15 world rankings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:46 pm on 16 Jul

Chelsea sign Leicester City midfielder Kante

short by Davis James / 08:43 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

English Premier League club, Chelsea have completed the signing of French midfielder, N'golo Kante from Leicester City on a five-year-long contract. Reportedly, the fee paid by Chelsea for the 25-year-old is around £32 million. The Foxes had signed Kante for £5.6 million from Caen before the start of the 2015/16 season, during which they won their maiden Premier League title.

short by Davis James / 08:43 pm on 16 Jul

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Indian athletes seek govt help to return from Turkey

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:42 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

An Indian school contingent participating in the World School Games in Turkey has requested the Indian Government to help them return to India safely, following a military coup attempt in Turkey. After the athletes' request, Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel ascertained from the organisers that the 149 participants are safe and will return on July 18 and July 19.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:42 pm on 16 Jul

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India qualify for Davis Cup World Group playoff

short by Davis James / 07:38 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

India sealed a spot in the Davis Cup World Group Playoff on Saturday after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in their Group 1 tie against South Korea in Chandigarh. After Ramkumar Ramanathan and Saketh Myneni won their respective matches, Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna made it 3-0 with a straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win.

short by Davis James / 07:38 pm on 16 Jul

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1950 FIFA WC final most-attended football match

short by Rahul Raj / 07:36 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

The largest-ever attendance at a football match, according to the Guinness World Records, was recorded on July 16, 1950 at the FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Uruguay. A total of 1,73,850 paid spectators were present in the Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro to watch the match. Brazil lost the match 2-1, giving Uruguay their second World Cup title.

short by Rahul Raj / 07:36 pm on 16 Jul

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PCB buys bulletproof buses to ensure team safety

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:26 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

The Pakistan Cricket Board has purchased four bulletproof buses to encourage teams to visit the country for tours. No country, barring Zimbabwe, has visited Pakistan for a series since 2009 when the Sri Lankan cricket team bus was attacked by militants, injuring six players. PCB has been forced to organise all its “home” series in UAE since then.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:26 pm on 16 Jul

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Cook becomes most prolific opener in Test cricket

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:04 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

England captain Alastair Cook surpassed former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar to become the highest run-scorer as an opener in Test cricket's history. Cook, who is the 11th highest Test run-scorer, overtook Gavaskar’s 9607-run record as an opener, during the Lord's Test against Pakistan on Saturday. Cook recently beat Sachin Tendulkar’s record of being the youngest to reach 10,000 Test runs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:04 pm on 16 Jul

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Katy Perry releases 'Rise' for Rio Olympics

short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

Singer Katy Perry on Thursday released her new single 'Rise', which has been chosen as the official anthem to be played during the Rio Olympics broadcast by the American television network 'NBC'. "[N]ow more than ever, there is a need for our world to unite... I hope this song can inspire us to heal, unite, and rise together," said Katy.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:27 pm on 16 Jul

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Lesnar facing doping allegations post UFC return

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:41 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

Former heavyweight champion and WWE wrestler Brock Lesnar has been flagged for doping by the US Anti-Doping Agency, just a week after his return to the Ultimate Fighting Championship after a five-year gap. Lesnar could face suspension from UFC and WWE if the violation is confirmed, besides being asked to forfeit the $2.5 million he won at UFC 200.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:41 pm on 16 Jul

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Pak's Yasir Shah has most wickets after 13 Tests

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:39 pm on 16 Jul 2016,Saturday

After picking up his 82nd Test wicket in England's first innings on Saturday, Pakistani legspinner Yasir Shah became the bowler with the highest number of wickets after featuring in 13 Tests. He surpassed Australia's Charlie Turner's tally of 81 wickets in 13 Tests. Shah's haul of 6/72 is also the best figures at Lord's by a visiting spinner since 1912.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:39 pm on 16 Jul

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Sarwan wins case against WI Cricket Board

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:57 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Cricketer Ramnaresh Sarwan has won a case against the West Indies Cricket Board, for which he has been awarded $161,000 as damages. In 2010, WICB chief Ernest Hilaire had sent a notice to Sarwan after a series against Australia, commenting on Sarwan’s “attitude and approach to fitness and physical preparation.” Sarwan’s claim of “being denigrated” were accepted in court.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:57 pm on 15 Jul

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Yuvi, Sehwag to cheer Vijender in Asia title bout

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Cricketers Yuvraj Singh and Virender Sehwag will be among other celebrities who are expected to cheer for boxer Vijender Singh in his WBO Asia title bout against Australia's Kerry Hope, in New Delhi on Saturday. Actors Irrfan Khan and Randeep Hooda are the other prominent attendees expected in Vijender’s first fight in India as a professional boxer.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 15 Jul

India's only Rio-bound male swimmer felicitated

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:20 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

The Kerala government felicitated Sajan Prakash, India’s only Rio-bound male swimmer, in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. Prakash was given a cheque of ₹10 lakh by the state Sports Minister EP Jayarajan in a function organised by the Kerala Aquatic Association. Prakash will represent India at the 200-metre men’s butterfly event at the Rio Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:20 pm on 15 Jul

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Tour de France: Rider runs after bike crashes

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:07 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Tour de France defending champion Chris Froome was forced to run during the race after he crashed his bicycle into a motorbike. "I told myself, 'I don't have a bike and my car is five minutes behind with another bike, it's too far away, I'm going to run’,” said Froome, who retained the overall lead despite the crash.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:07 pm on 15 Jul

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‘Half of Rio’s 800m finalists might be intersex’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Joanna Harper, a US transgender athlete, has said half of Rio’s women 800-metre finalists may be intersex, and “it's not unlikely that three intersex women will sweep the podium”. The Court of Arbitration for Sport, in 2015, allowed athletes with hyperandrogenism to compete in the female category, after Indian sprinter Dutee Chand challenged the IAAF’s regulations regarding the condition.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:00 pm on 15 Jul

Ronaldo gifts himself £1.7m Bugatti Veyron

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:59 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has gifted himself a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport, believed to have cost approximately £1.7 million ($2.2 million). He posted pictures of the car on Instagram with the caption “Garage time. Soon your honor arrive”. Ronaldo led Portugal to their first Euro title win this month, which was also his first international title with the side.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:59 pm on 15 Jul

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Eder’s dad is in jail for murder of wife

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:26 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Portugal forward Eder, who’s goal in the Euro Cup final won Portugal the tournament, has revealed his father is in jail for murdering his wife. “My dad is in prison. Since I was 12. My step-mum died and he was accused of killing her,” revealed Eder. Eder had migrated as a child to Portugal from Guinea-Bissau in Africa.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:26 pm on 15 Jul

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Former England batsman diagnosed with cancer

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:58 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Former England batsman Michael Carberry, who played for England from 2010 to 2014, has been diagnosed with a cancerous tumour. Carberry was left out of Hampshire’s county match this week to undergo tests, which revealed the illness. Earlier in 2010, Carberry suffered from a severe lung disease, which had kept him out of action for eight months.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:58 pm on 15 Jul

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England to play five Tests in India in Nov-Dec

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:29 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

England will tour India later this year to play a two-part series comprising five Tests, three ODIs, and three T20Is. The first Test will begin on November 9 in Rajkot, with Visakhapatnam, Mohali, Mumbai and Chennai being the other venues. This is the first time since 1984-85 that the England team will play five Tests in India.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:29 pm on 15 Jul

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Sports Ministry to screen Olympics around Delhi

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:20 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Sports Minister Vijay Goel has said the Ministry will put up screens around Delhi to telecast the Rio Olympics, which begin on August 5. While the exact number of screens to be put up hasn't been disclosed, screenings will be held in areas like Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk. Goel will reportedly be travelling to Rio with the Indian contingent.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:20 pm on 15 Jul

Tour de France to continue despite terror attack

short by Yash Kumar / 05:13 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Annual bicycle race Tour de France will continue as planned on Friday, despite the terrorist attack in Nice. There was a minute’s silence at the start of the stage and the Tour director, Christian Prudhomme, said there will be another ceremony at the finish. Also, 600 officers have been mobilised along the entire route to ensure security for the event.

short by Yash Kumar / 05:13 pm on 15 Jul

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Video: Misbah celebrates century with pushups

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:13 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq celebrated his 10th Test century by doing ten pushups and a salute at Lord’s on Friday. Explaining the celebration, Misbah later said, “We did a camp in Abbottabad with the army guys where I had promised them, that if ever I score a hundred, I will definitely do that to remind them we were there."

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:13 pm on 15 Jul

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Misbah becomes oldest Test centurion in 82 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:40 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Playing in his first Test in England, Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq (42) became the oldest player to score a Test century since 1934, after hitting a ton at Lord’s on Friday. England's Patsy Hendren is the oldest Test centurion after having scored a century at the age of 45. Misbah is now also the oldest captain to score a Test century.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:40 pm on 15 Jul

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166 yrs since cricket's only all-bowled ten-for

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:08 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

England's John Wisden took the only all-bowled ten-for while playing for the North team in the North vs South English domestic cricket match on July 15, 1850, at Lord's. Wisden's 10-wicket haul helped North register a victory by an innings and 19 runs. A total of 30 wickets fell in the match, of which 25 were bowled-outs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:08 pm on 15 Jul

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U Mumba's new campaign urges stray dogs adoption

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:13 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Members of the Pro Kabaddi League team 'U Mumba' has posed for a print campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, encouraging the adoption of homeless dogs. The team posed with two canines in the picture with the message, "Be a Sport for Animals! Adopt a Dog From an Animal Shelter or the Street".

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:13 pm on 15 Jul

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Mitchell Starc's brother to participate in Rio

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:02 pm on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Brandon Starc, brother of Australian pacer Mitchell Starc, is all set to participate in the high jump event at the 2016 Rio Olympics. Brandon, who was a World Junior Finalist in 2012 and a World Championship finalist in 2015, will be looking to become the first Australian in 24 years to win an Olympic medal in high jump.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:02 pm on 15 Jul

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Planned terror bid on France’s Rio team: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:59 am on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

As per reports, France’s head of military intelligence, General Christophe Gomart, has stated that France’s Rio-bound team may be targeted by a Brazil national. Gomart informed a parliamentary commission investigating the November Paris attacks about the possible terror bid. Earlier, Brazil’s Minister of Justice, Alexandre Moraes, had said a jihadist attack during the Olympics was a “possibility".

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:59 am on 15 Jul

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There is no talent in Pakistan: Shahid Afridi

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:59 am on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has said that Pakistan lacks talented players in the country. “There is no talent in Pakistan. I am centrally contracted so cannot talk about certain things or I will get a notice at my house tomorrow. I will tell you a lot more (on how players are selected) when I retire one day,” said Afridi.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:59 am on 15 Jul

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Russian named traitor for Olympics participation

short by Yash Kumar / 04:00 am on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Russian athlete Darya Klishina was branded a 'traitor' for agreeing to compete under a neutral flag in the upcoming Rio Olympics. The International Association of Athletics Federation has not allowed 67 others who sought exemptions after the ban on Russia’s athletics team for “state-sponsored” doping. Klishina could be the only Russian track-and-field athlete to compete in this year's Olympics.

short by Yash Kumar / 04:00 am on 15 Jul

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Dhoni duped of ₹20 crore by sports firm: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:30 am on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Indian limited-overs captain MS Dhoni has allegedly been duped of over ₹20 crore by Australia-based sports’ gear company, Spartan Sports. The company has apparently regularly defaulted in payments, paying only four instalments in the three-year bat and sponsorship deal it struck with the cricketer in December 2013. Dhoni’s management company is contemplating legal action against the company.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:30 am on 15 Jul

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Ibrahimovic sets social media record at Man Utd

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:27 am on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has set a social media record at Manchester United, with the picture announcing his signing becoming the club’s most-liked Instagram photo. The picture has over 5,30,000 likes, with four Ibrahimovic posts among the club’s six most-popular uploads. Earlier, the striker broke all “power records” at Manchester United when he completed his medical at the club.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:27 am on 15 Jul

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Video: Saina Nehwal practices against 4-man team

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:24 am on 15 Jul 2016,Friday

A video from Saina Nehwal’s Olympic preparations has been released which shows the shuttler playing against a four-man team. In the video, Saina is seen winning the rally, which consists of over 25 shots, against the men’s team. Earlier in June, Saina won the Australian Open Super Series, in the run-up to the Rio Olympics, which start on August 5.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:24 am on 15 Jul

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WI player in hospital after on-field collision

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:57 pm on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday

West Indies cricketer Kieran Powell was rushed to hospital after colliding with his St Kitts and Nevis Patriots teammate JJ Smuts during a Caribbean Premier League match on Wednesday. Powell and Smuts ran into each other while attempting to catch an AB de Villiers shot. While Powell was taken off on a stretcher, Smuts returned to open the batting.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:57 pm on 14 Jul

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In Pictures: Rio Olympics’ official posters

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:15 pm on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday

The official posters for the upcoming Rio Olympics were unveiled on Tuesday at Rio’s Museum of Tomorrow, where they have been put on display. The posters, 13 in number, have been created by one Colombian and 12 Brazilian artists and depict the relationship between athletes and the sea. Official posters have been a tradition at the Olympics since Stockholm 1912.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:15 pm on 14 Jul

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Rio mayor invites Pokémon Go for Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:29 pm on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday

Rio de Janeiro’s mayor Eduardo Paes has invited Nintendo to launch the Pokémon Go game in Brazil ahead of the Olympics. “Hello, Nintendo! 23 days to go to the Olympics Rio 2016. The whole world is coming here. Come too!” the mayor wrote on Facebook. Released in select countries, Pokémon Go has become the most popular mobile game ever in US history.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:29 pm on 14 Jul

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Sikh man thrown out of Wimbledon queue

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:29 pm on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday

A Sikh man has alleged that he was asked by authorities to leave an overnight Wimbledon queue because he was making people “uncomfortable”. The revelation has been made through a Facebook post, in which the man claims he’s a victim of “post-Brexit racism”. Wimbledon authorities confirmed the incident, but added that the man was warned on six different occasions earlier.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:29 pm on 14 Jul

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Football featured in Olympics before 1st FIFA WC

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:17 pm on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday

The first official Olympic Football Tournament was held in 1908 in London, while the first FIFA World Cup was organized in 1930 in Uruguay. The hosts prevailed on both the occasions, with Great Britain winning the Olympic Gold and Uruguay winning the World Cup. The Olympic tournament had six teams competing, while thirteen teams participated in the 1930 World Cup.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:17 pm on 14 Jul

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Ex-Kitesurfing champion survives 150-feet fall

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:50 pm on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday

Kitesurfer Damien LeRoy suffered a 150-feet fall from a paraglider when his steering equipment failed, while kitesurfing in Florida on Monday. LeRoy suffered multiple fractures in his leg, tailbone and spine, besides puncturing a lung, but is now recovering and in "high spirits", as per a friend. LeRoy won the Kite Slalom World Championships in Mucia, Spain in 2011.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:50 pm on 14 Jul

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Sania is the rani of racket: Shah Rukh Khan

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:09 pm on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday

Actor Shah Rukh Khan launched Sania Mirza’s autobiography, ‘Ace Against Odds’, on Wednesday in Hyderabad, where he called the tennis star ‘rani of racket’. “Sania has done more than anyone else to make our country proud. She is the ‘rani’ of racket,” said SRK. Talking about SRK, Sania said, “I couldn’t have thought of a better person to do it.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:09 pm on 14 Jul

US volleyball team uses wearable to track jumps

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:58 am on 14 Jul 2016,Thursday

The US women's volleyball team, while training for the upcoming Olympics, uses the VERT wearable jump monitor, which calculates their jump heights and counts, and sends the real-time data to an accompanying app. The team has also been using it as an injury-prevention tool. VERT President and Founder Martin Matak has claimed that NBA's Miami Heat also uses this wearable.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:58 am on 14 Jul

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Sports Min meets ailing Indian hockey legend

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:54 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday paid a visit to ailing hockey legend Mohammad Shahid, who is undergoing treatment for a liver and kidney condition at a hospital in Gurgaon. Shahid was a member of the Indian team that won the gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. The Sports Minister conveyed PM Modi's best wishes to the former player.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:54 pm on 13 Jul

Twitter wishes Bastian and Ana on their wedding

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:47 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to German footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger's wedding to Serbian tennis player Ana Ivanovic, Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski tweeted, "Congratulations! Wishing you a marriage filled with love and happiness". Schweinsteiger's former club FC Bayern Munich's post read, "Congratulations Bastian Schweinsteiger and Ana Ivanovic! That's a pretty decent mixed doubles partnership".

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:47 pm on 13 Jul

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BCCI owes me $400k: Muttiah Muralitharan

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:20 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Former Sri Lankan cricketer, Muttiah Muralitharan has claimed that the BCCI owes him and his teammate Mahela Jayawardene $400,000 and $500,000 respectively. Both the players were part of the IPL franchise Kochi Tuskers, which did not compensate the players and was later terminated by BCCI. Notably, a court order required BCCI to pay ₹550 crores for terminating the franchise.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:20 pm on 13 Jul

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Dallas Cowboys world's most valuable sports team

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:44 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Valued at $4 billion, NFL team Dallas Cowboys is the most expensive sports team in the world, according to Forbes' Most Valuable Sports Teams Of 2016. Spanish football clubs Real Madrid and FC Barcelona were placed second and third respectively. This is the first time that a non-football club has topped the list as the most valuable team since 2011.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:44 pm on 13 Jul

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China plans football tournament with 3 int'l teams

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:18 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

The Chinese Football Association has struck a deal with FIFA to host the first 'China Cup' in January 2017, a competition that will involve its national side against three international “first-class” teams. The deal is backed by China's richest man, Wang Jianlin, whose conglomerate is a FIFA sponsor. "We aim to become the best football competition in Asia", Wang said.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:18 pm on 13 Jul

Rio hosts exhibition celebrating sports history

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:58 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

The 'Esporte Movimento' (Sport Movement) exhibition that arrived at Caixa Cultural Rio de Janeiro was opened to the public on July 10. The exhibition displays medals and trophies from Brazilian and world sporting history. The approximately 1,300 items also include laurels from the ancient Olympic Games, a limestone fragment dating from the ancient Egyptian Empire and items worn by athletes.

short by Daisy Mowke / 08:58 pm on 13 Jul

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Dhoni overtakes Kohli in commercial screen time

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:50 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Indian ODI captain MS Dhoni surpassed India's Test captain Virat Kohli to top the list of 10 sports stars with highest commercial air-time. Dhoni had previously occupied this position but was overtaken by Kohli in 2015. Commercial airtime is calculated based on the amount of time a player appears on television per second.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:50 pm on 13 Jul

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Ganguly did a Salman in NatWest final: Sehwag

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:33 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Recalling former captain Sourav Ganguly's 'shirtless' celebration after winning the NatWest series, Virender Sehwag tweeted, "14 years ago on this day we won the NatWestSeries & Sourav Ganguly did a Salman Khan & won everyone's hearts". Sehwag had contributed with an innings of 45 runs in 49 balls in the final.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:33 pm on 13 Jul

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Recall NatWest win like it was yesterday: Bhogle

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:27 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Commemorating the 14th anniversary of India's victory in NatWest final, commentator Harsha Bhogle wrote on Facebook, "Remember the NatWest final 14 years ago like it was yesterday". He recalls key moments from the match, including 'Ganguly taking his shirt off'. "I have often talked to Sourav about that moment and he admitted that he was embarrassed by it", Bhogle added.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:27 pm on 13 Jul

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Amul releases ad on Portugal's Euro win

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:18 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Following Portugal's win in Euro Cup final on Sunday, Amul has released an ad featuring Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo. The poster, which shows the Amul girl feeding buns to the Portuguese captain, is captioned, "Partygal!, Lis Bun Maska". Ronaldo scored three goals in the tournament and won his first major international trophy with the national side.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:18 pm on 13 Jul

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1st FIFA World Cup match was played 86 years ago

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:00 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

The first FIFA World Cup match was played on July 13, 1930, in Uruguay. The country, which had won the 1924 and 1928 Olympic gold medals, was celebrating the 100th anniversary of its independence in 1930, and hence was chosen as the host nation for the tournament's inaugural edition. Uruguay eventually won the tournament by defeating Argentina in the final.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:00 pm on 13 Jul

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Sachin aims to sponsor underprivileged players

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:46 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Sachin Tendulkar has revealed his ambition of helping underprivileged children in achieving their dream of playing cricket. Tendulkar said he wants to make sure no deserving kid misses out on cricket due to lack of resources. "I exactly know how it feels when you don't have enough money in your pocket and you want a particular bat", he added.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:46 pm on 13 Jul

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‘Wimbledon one of the most talked-about online’

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:44 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Data collected by media monitoring agency Meltwater has revealed that Wimbledon was one of the most talked-about events online during the fortnight when it was being played. Almost 1 million conversations mentioned the event, with 6,489 Wimbledon articles published within India. The final between Andy Murray and Milos Raonic found 88,000 online mentions.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:44 pm on 13 Jul

South Korean architects make foldable playground

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:43 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

A group of South Korean architects have developed a foldable sports facility called the ‘Undefined Playground’. The facility can be folded out to support different sports, with its faces bearing basketball hoops, football goals, discus targets or a blank space. Reportedly, there is a waiting period of two months for using a basketball court in South Korea.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:43 pm on 13 Jul

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80-year-old couple runs 42-km marathon

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:40 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Kay and Joe O’Regan, both 80 years old, ran a 42-km marathon in Ireland on the occasion of their 57th wedding anniversary. While it was Kay’s 113th marathon, Joe ran his 29th, with this one being the couple’s last. The couple started running marathons when both of them turned 50 and debuted at the London Marathon 30 years ago.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:40 pm on 13 Jul

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Kumble sets $50 fine for players coming late

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:39 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Indian team coach Anil Kumble has set a fine of $50 for players who are late in boarding the team bus. Additionally, Kumble will also hold an official team meeting every fourth day. To incorporate players' suggestions and complaints, Kumble has conveyed to the team that 'his doors are always open to any player who wants to have a chat'.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:39 pm on 13 Jul

Ramdev to kick off celebrity, MP football match

short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:29 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has been named the brand ambassador for a charity football match in New Delhi between Bollywood celebrities and parliamentarians. Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor will be part of the celebrity team while MPs Babul Supriyo and Manoj Tiwari will represent the parliamentarians. The match aims to raise funds for 'Swachh Bharat' and 'Beti Bachao...' campaigns.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:29 pm on 13 Jul

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India played its first ever ODI on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:44 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

India played its first ever One Day International in a 55-overs-a-side match against England on July 13, 1974. Batting first the Indian team scored 265, driven by then captain Ajit Wadekar's 67(82). In reply, the English team won by four wickets after chasing down the total with almost four overs to spare.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:44 pm on 13 Jul

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'Golfers using Zika as excuse to miss Olympics'

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:32 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Britain's five-time rowing gold medallist Steve Redgrave has claimed that some male golfers are using Zika virus as an excuse for missing the Rio Olympics as the big-money majors matter more to them. This comes after the top four golfers in the world, Jason Day, Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and Rory McIlroy, among others pulled out of the Rio Olympics.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:32 pm on 13 Jul

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14 yrs since India's NatWest trophy win at Lord's

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:58 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

India won the NatWest series for the first time after defeating England at the Lord's on July 13, 2002. Chasing a target of 326, India were reduced to 146/5, when Muhammad Kaif's 87*(75) and Yuvraj Singh's 69(63) handed India its first victory at Lord's since 1983. The win prompted former captain Sourav Ganguly to take-off and wildly twirl his jersey.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:58 pm on 13 Jul

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US Open 2016 to offer record $46.3mn prize money

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:10 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

The US Tennis Association on Tuesday announced that the total prize money for the 2016 US Open will be around $46.3 million, the biggest prize in the history of the game. The men's and women's singles champions will each earn a record $3.5 million, up from $3.3 million in 2015. The tournament will run from August 29 to September 11.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:10 pm on 13 Jul

Serena recites Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise"

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:59 pm on 13 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Following her 7th Wimbledon singles title and 22nd Grand Slam overall, world number one Serena Williams has featured in a video reciting late American poet Maya Angelou's "Still I Rise". After her Wimbledon final victory, the 34-year-old had said, "I didn't come from any money or anything, but I did have a dream and... hope. That's really all you need".

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:59 pm on 13 Jul

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Salman, SRK to relaunch Sania’s autobiography

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:27 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Shahrukh and Salman Khan will relaunch tennis player Sania Mirza’s autobiography ’Ace Against Odds’, which was released last week. Shahrukh will launch the book on July 13 in Hyderabad, while Salman will launch it in Mumbai on July 17. An event will be held in New Delhi on July 15, which will be attended by Parineeti Chopra and Farah Khan.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:27 pm on 12 Jul

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PR Sreejesh named captain of Indian hockey team

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:49 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

PR Sreejesh and Sushila Chanu have been named captains of the Indian men and women’s hockey teams respectively, ahead of the Rio Olympics. Sreejesh, who replaces Sardar Singh as captain, led India to its maiden silver medal in the hockey Champions Trophy in June. Meanwhile, defender Chanu replaces longtime skipper Ritu Rani as skipper of the women’s team.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:49 pm on 12 Jul

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Injured Usain Bolt named in Jamaica’s Rio squad

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:47 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Sprinter Usain Bolt has been named in Jamaica’s 63-man squad, despite suffering a hamstring injury at the selection trials earlier this month. Bolt is one of the four athletes to be given a medical exemption and being selected despite not proving his fitness. Bolt will defend his 100 metres, 200 metres and 4x100 metres relay titles at the Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:47 pm on 12 Jul

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Asia title bout not a big deal for me: Vijender

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:42 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Boxer Vijender Singh has said his WBO Asia title bout in Delhi against Kerry Hope isn't "a big deal". “It’s being built up like a big fight but it’s like any other. I don’t think it’s a big deal. It’s a job, get done with it,” said Vijender. The bout will be his first in India as a professional.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:42 pm on 12 Jul

‘More viewership of women’s kabbadi than Euro’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:30 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Based on Broadcast Audience Research Council data, Star Sports revealed that the viewership of Women’s Kabaddi Challenge matches surpassed that of Euro 2016. Nitin Kukreja, CEO, Star Sports, said, “The cumulative match viewership for the matches that were held on June 28 and 30 surpasses Euro 2016 viewership.” The event has reportedly become the highest rated women’s game till date.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:30 pm on 12 Jul

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India’s jr men’s hockey team wins EurAsia Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:30 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The Indian men’s junior hockey team beat Russian club Dynamo Stroitel 3-2 in Yekaterinburg, Russia, to win the 2016 EurAsia Hockey Cup on Sunday. Goals from Gurjant Singh, Varun Kumar, and Parvinder Singh helped India win the tournament. The Indian team had earlier defeated the Russian club 3-1 on Saturday in the tournament opener.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:30 pm on 12 Jul

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Ronaldo world’s highest-earning sportsman: Forbes

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:44 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo is the world’s highest-paid sportsman, with $88 million yearly earnings, as per Forbes’ Celeb 100, a list of the top-earning celebrities worldwide. Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is the second on the list with yearly earnings of $81.5 million. Notably, no Indian sportsperson or cricketer features in the list.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:44 pm on 12 Jul

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Twitter code reveals Euro’s most popular goals

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Twitter has launched an interactive chart which shows the excitement generated by goals scored in the Euro 2016, based on the percentage of tweets related to the match. Notably, the most excitement-generating goals came from underdog teams like Northern Ireland's first win in the tournament, and Wales’ quarter-final victory over Belgium.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 12 Jul

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Ronaldinho to play in Futsal League in India

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:19 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Brazilian World Cup winner and former Barcelona forward Ronaldinho has signed up for the inaugural Premier Futsal League in India, which begins on July 15. Besides Ronaldinho, former Manchester United player Ryan Giggs and ex-Argentine forward Hernan Crespo have also signed up for the league. Premier Futsal is being promoted by football legend Luis Figo and cricketer Virat Kohli.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:19 pm on 12 Jul

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Tour de France rider fined for punching a fan

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:29 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

British rider Chris Froome was fined approximately $203 for punching a fan during the Tour de France. The Colombian fan, wearing a yellow wig, was running alongside the rider, when Froome abruptly punched him while riding. Froome then went on to win the stage by 13 seconds to claim the yellow jersey, which is awarded to the race leader.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:29 pm on 12 Jul

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s legs are worth €100 million

short by Rahul Raj / 05:59 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who was substituted in the first half of the EURO final against France due to an injury, has his legs insured for €100 million (approximately $120 million). Shortly after a knee injury in 2013, Ronaldo's club Real Madrid decided to get the insurance, in case he ever gets seriously injured.

short by Rahul Raj / 05:59 pm on 12 Jul

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Man deadlifts 500 kg to set new record

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:42 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

British lifter Eddie Hall, nicknamed ‘The Beast’, deadlifted 500 kg to create a new record in strongman competitions. Hall, who passed out because of burst blood vessels post the lift, said, “That nearly killed me. The pressure on my body was surreal. It’s not healthy doing something like that.” Hall is planning to compete in the World’s Strongest Man competition.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:42 pm on 12 Jul

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Shami paid ₹2.2 cr by BCCI after missing IPL

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:29 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Pacer Mohammed Shami has been paid ₹2.2 crore by the BCCI, as “loss of pay for IPL season 2015 due to injury”. Shami missed the IPL 2015 due to a knee injury, which aggravated during the 2015 World Cup and Australia tour. The compensation has been revealed in BCCI’s official listing of payments over ₹25 lakh, made in June.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:29 pm on 12 Jul

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Three Indian golfers qualify for Rio Olympics

short by Davis James / 03:29 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Indian golfers, Anirban Lahiri, Shiv Shankar Prasad Chawrasia and Aditi Ashok will be representing India at the 2016 Rio Olympics based on their rankings. Golf is making a return to the Olympics for the first time after the 1904 St. Louis Games. The tournament will feature the top 60 ranked golfers with a maximum of two from each country.

short by Davis James / 03:29 pm on 12 Jul

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Football World Cup for homeless kicks off

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:59 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The 14th edition of the Homeless World Cup kicked off in Scotland on Monday. The tournament will feature 48 male and 16 female teams from 52 countries, including a male and female team from India. The Indian teams' participation in the tournament was confirmed after a crowdsourcing campaign was launched for them in June.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:59 pm on 12 Jul

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Ronaldo is the most liked person on Facebook

short by Sanira Mediratta / 01:59 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Portuguese captain Cristiano Ronaldo is currently the most liked person on Facebook with over 114 million likes. Colombian singer Shakira, who is the most liked female, is second on the list with more than 104 million likes. American actor Vin Diesel is third on the list with over 99 million likes.

short by Sanira Mediratta / 01:59 pm on 12 Jul

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Indian men’s relay team second fastest in 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:30 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The Indian men’s 4x400 metre relay team posted 2016's second fastest timing by clocking 3:00.91 seconds, a new national record, at the 4th Indian Grand Prix in Bangalore on Sunday. The Indian men and women teams are expected to qualify for Rio based on their rankings, which are 13th and 12th respectively.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:30 pm on 12 Jul

Football has its origins in China

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:24 pm on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Football traces its origins to China, where a military exercise in second and third centuries BC consisted of kicking a leather ball filled with feathers and hair into a small net fixed onto bamboo canes. The use of hands in the exercise was disallowed. Modern Football's history, however, began in 1863 with the formation of the Football Association in England.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:24 pm on 12 Jul

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Triple jumper Maheshwary qualifies for Rio

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:29 am on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Indian triple jumper Renjith Maheshwary qualified for the Rio Olympics, at the 4th Indian Grand Prix in Bengaluru on Sunday with a jump of 17.3 metres. Maheshwary beat the Olympic qualification mark of 16.85 metres and also broke the 17.17 metres national record. Maheshwary has competed in the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Olympics, and Rio will be his third.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:29 am on 12 Jul

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Renato Sanches named Young Player of Euro 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:25 am on 12 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Portugal's Renato Sanches was named Euro 2016's Young Player of the Tournament by the UEFA on Monday. Sanches became the youngest-ever winner of the award at 18 years and 328 days of age, besides being the youngest-ever finalist and the third-youngest player to participate in a European Championship.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:25 am on 12 Jul

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Young Portugal fan consoles French fan

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:38 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

A minute-long video shows a Portugal-supporting kid consoling a France football fan who was in tears after France's loss to Portugal in the Euro 2016 final on Sunday. The video shows the Portugal supporter patting the France fan on the back before embracing him. This was France's first defeat in a major tournament at home in 56 years.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:38 pm on 11 Jul

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Tim Duncan announces retirement from NBA

short by Davis James / 11:35 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

San Antonio Spurs power forward Tim Duncan has announced his retirement from the NBA after a 19-year long career in the basketball league. The 40-year-old, who was picked by the franchise as the first overall pick of the draft in 1997, won five NBA titles with the team and was awarded the NBA MVP in 2002 and 2003.

short by Davis James / 11:35 pm on 11 Jul

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Twitter mocks Beyoncé's reaction to Serena's win

short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:11 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Reacting to singer Beyoncé's delayed reaction as she stood up from her seat later than the others to cheer on Serena Williams for winning the Wimbledon title, a user tweeted, "She don't know a thing about tennis!" A user tweeted, "Beyoncé at this tennis game is the funniest thing all damn year" while another tweet read, "Beyoncé looked so confused".

short by Prashanti Moktan / 10:11 pm on 11 Jul

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Jinson Johnson qualifies for Rio in men’s 800m

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

India's Jinson Johnson qualified for the Rio Olympics in the men’s 800-metre sprint, at the Indian Grand Prix in Bengaluru on Monday. Johnson clocked 1:45.98 seconds, with the qualification mark for Rio being 1:46:00 seconds. July 11 is the last day for qualifications, with over 100 sportspersons already qualified from India, making it the country’s largest contingent at the event.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:07 pm on 11 Jul

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Dharambir Singh qualifies for Rio in men's 200m

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:05 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Sprinter Dharambir Singh qualified for the Rio Olympics in the men’s 200-metre sprint, at the Indian Grand Prix in Bengaluru on Monday. Singh clocked 20.45 seconds for a podium finish at the 4th Indian Grand Prix, where the Rio Olympic qualification mark was 20.50 seconds. More than 30 Indian athletes have qualified for the Rio Olympics in athletics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:05 pm on 11 Jul

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UFC fighter tells mother to shut up during fight

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:14 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Ultimate Fighting Championship's (UFC) mixed martial artist Khalil Rountree told his mother to shut up during his fight against Andrew Sanchez. Forced into the ring's metallic cage by his opponent's grip, Khalil instructed his mother, who was watching his bout from the stands, to stop giving him instructions. The fighter later took to Twitter to apologise to his mother.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:14 pm on 11 Jul

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I wish to enter politics: Shahid Afridi

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:11 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has said that he wants to enter politics to “serve people”. “I wish to enter politics, however, some well-wishers have advised me against it. In my eyes, a politician is a servant of the people and he should serve people,” said Afridi. The cricketer has retired from Tests and ODIs but continues to play T20s.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:11 pm on 11 Jul

read more at The New Indian Express

Bought for $2 mn in 2001, UFC sells for $4 bn

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

In the largest franchise sale in sports history, American Mixed Martial Arts’ organisation Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has been sold for $4 billion. Notably, UFC was bought for only $2 million in 2001 by its outgoing owners. UFC is the largest Mixed Martial Arts promotion company in the world and features wrestlers like Brock Lesnar, CM Punk and Conor McGregor.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 11 Jul

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Serena loses $380k of prize money due to Brexit

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:26 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Serena Williams' Wimbledon prize money got reduced by $380,000 due to the devaluation of British Pound following 'Brexit'. The prize money is £2 million, which was equivalent to $2.97 million on the eve of the referendum, but is now worth $2.59 million. Interestingly, Serena received more dollars for her 2015 Wimbledon title, even when money in pounds was lesser.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:26 pm on 11 Jul

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EURO champions Portugal get $28.1 mn prize money

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:20 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Portugal will receive a prize money of $28.1 million for winning the UEFA Euro 2016, while runners-up France will get a total of $25.9 million. Notably, Germany had received $35 million from FIFA for winning the 2014 World Cup. Ukraine, which lost all three group games, received the least amount of $8.8 million.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:20 pm on 11 Jul

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Maria Sharapova to miss Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:11 pm on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova will not participate in the Rio Olympics, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport delayed its decision on her doping ban. Sharapova had filed an appeal in the CAS after the International Tennis Federation handed her a two-year ban for failing a dope test in January. The verdict is now expected in September.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:11 pm on 11 Jul

One of the happiest moments in my career: Ronaldo

short by Jatan Desai / 09:05 am on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has said that his national side's EURO triumph is one the happiest moment in his career. "I've always said I wanted to win a trophy with the national team and make history", Ronaldo said. Ronaldo was in tears in the first half of the match after he had to be substituted due to an injury.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:05 am on 11 Jul

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Footballer wears jersey with cartoon characters

short by Rini Kapoor / 07:53 am on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Uruguayan footballer Pablo Aurrecochea is known for wearing kits adorned with cartoon characters such as Batman, Superman and Mickey Mouse. The footballer, who plays in Paraguay's football league, once said, "Game after game I wear a new shirt. I have many options depending on my mood and people seem to like it. It makes me feel good."

short by Rini Kapoor / 07:53 am on 11 Jul

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Ronaldo told me I'd score the winning goal: Eder

short by Jatan Desai / 05:07 am on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Portugal striker Eder, who scored the winner to lead his side to EURO triumph, has said that his captain Cristiano Ronaldo told him he'd score the winning goal for the team. "He gave me this strength, this energy and it was vital", Eder told a Portuguese newspaper. Eder became the sixth substitute in history to score in the EURO final.

short by Jatan Desai / 05:07 am on 11 Jul

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Portugal crowned Euro 2016 champions

short by Jatan Desai / 03:04 am on 11 Jul 2016,Monday

Portugal defeated France 1-0 to win their first ever EURO championship on Sunday. Substitute Eder scored the winner for Portugal in extra time. This was the first ever EURO final to end scoreless at the end of 90 minutes. Notably, Portugal had a tearful Cristiano Ronaldo stretchered off in the first half due to an injury.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:04 am on 11 Jul

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Hamilton wins 3rd straight British Grand Prix

short by Davis James / 11:13 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix for the third year in a row on Sunday, beating team-mate Nico Rosberg, who finished second. This was Hamilton's 47th career victory, helping cut Rosberg's overall lead to four points after the tenth race of the season. Red Bull's Dutch Max Verstappen finished third.

short by Davis James / 11:13 pm on 10 Jul

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Eat Sleep Conquer Repeat, tweets user on Lesnar

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:01 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Reacting to wrestler Brock Lesnar’s UFC comeback win after five years, Randy Orton tweeted, “Congrats to @BrockLesnar on the #UFC200 win. See you at #SummerSlam. #VipervsBeast.” A user tweeted, “Eat Sleep Conquer Repeat,” while another tweet read, “Shoutout to @BrockLesnar. 5 years removed and you showed what you're made of. Love the speech you gave after you won. Much Respect.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:01 pm on 10 Jul

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He'll be made a Sir next, tweets user on Murray

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Reacting to Andy Murray’s Wimbledon triumph on Sunday, a user tweeted, “He'll be made a Sir next! #wimbledonchamp x 2”. Another tweet read, "Well done @andy_murray You absolute dancer! The whole of what used to be the United Kingdom is proud of you! #WimbledonFinals”. "Hamilton wins Silverstone. Murray wins Wimbledon. Now for England to win #Euro2016. Oh.", read another tweet.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:59 pm on 10 Jul

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Andy Murray wins his 2nd Wimbledon title

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:29 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

World number two Andy Murray won his second Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday, defeating Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6, 7-6. This was Murray’s third Wimbledon final, with his first Championship victory coming in 2013 against Novak Djokovic. Since the 2013 Wimbledon final, Murray has played three and lost all Grand Slam finals, coincidentally to Djokovic, until this win.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:29 pm on 10 Jul

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Brock Lesnar wins in UFC comeback bout

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

WWE wrestler Brock Lesnar defeated New Zealand mixed martial artist Mark Hunt on his UFC comeback, after five years. Lesnar, a former UFC heavyweight champion, holds the record for the most pay-per-view buys in the UFC history. This was Lesnar’s sixth win in nine UFC bouts, and he will be next seen facing Randy Orton in the WWE Summer Slam.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 10 Jul

Wearing one pad, Simmons scores slowest T20 50

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:17 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

West Indies batsman Lendl Simmons scored the slowest half-century recorded in T20 cricket after scoring 50 runs off 60 balls in a Caribbean Premier League match on Saturday. Simmons, who opened the innings for the Nevis Patriots, played wearing only his left pad. Simmons has not yet revealed the reason for wearing just one pad during his innings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:17 pm on 10 Jul

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Gavaskar got a haircut from an umpire on field

short by Satyaki Das / 09:13 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

In 1974, Sunil Gavaskar got a haircut from the umpire while batting against England at Old Trafford. Gavaskar, who wasn't wearing a helmet as it was uncommon for batsmen back then, found his hair getting in his eyes, and asked the umpire, Dickie Bird, to trim his hair. Bird honoured his request, and Gavaskar went on to score a century.

short by Satyaki Das / 09:13 pm on 10 Jul

Pele to marry for the 3rd time at 75 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:51 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Brazil football legend Pele (75) is set to marry for the third time. He will tie the knot with Marcia Cibele Aoki, a businesswoman in her forties, whom he has been dating since 2010 after meeting her in an elevator. Pele was quoted by a Brazilian newspaper, saying that this time, he has found “love forever”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:51 pm on 10 Jul

Gavaskar was the first to score 10,000 Test runs

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:50 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar was the first person in Test cricket history to reach the milestone of 10,000 runs. Incidentally, he was also the first person to score more than 30 hundreds in Test matches. Gavaskar, who made his international debut against the West Indies in 1971, also holds the record for the most Test centuries against the West Indies.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:50 pm on 10 Jul

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Pranav Dhanawade to play for Worli CC in England

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:41 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Mumbai teenager Pranav Dhanawade, who became the first cricketer to score more than 1000 runs in an official match, will be representing the Worli Cricket Club in nine matches in Leicester, England. Dhanawade scored 1009 runs off 323 balls in an inter-school tournament organised by the Mumbai Cricket Association in June 2015, setting the record for the highest individual score.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:41 pm on 10 Jul

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Sunil Gavaskar acted in a Marathi film in 1974

short by Satyaki Das / 08:13 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar made his acting debut in a Marathi film called 'Savli Premachi'. Gavaskar was persuaded by umpire Piloo Reporter to act with his sister Madhumati in the 1974 film. He also acted in another Marathi movie Zakol before making a special appearance as himself in Naseeruddin Shah’s 1988 Hindi comedy, Malamaal.

short by Satyaki Das / 08:13 pm on 10 Jul

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Reid wins 1st ever Wimbledon wheelchair singles

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

British Paralympian Gordon Reid won the first-ever Wimbledon wheelchair men’s singles title on Sunday, after defeating Sweden's Paralympic champion Stefan Olsson 6-1, 6-4. Reid also won the wheelchair men’s doubles title on Saturday, alongside compatriot Alfie Hewett. Wheelchair tennis has featured in Wimbledon since 2001, but 2016 is the first edition to feature men’s and women’s singles.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:59 pm on 10 Jul

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Nunes becomes first openly gay UFC champion

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:34 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Brazilian mixed martial artist Amanda Nunes became the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s first openly gay fighter to win a title after defeating American Miesha Tate on Saturday. Nunes’ girlfriend Nina Ansaroff is also a UFC fighter, of whom Nunes said, “Nina is the best training partner I have in my life. She is going to be the next UFC champion.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:34 pm on 10 Jul

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Barcelona launch '#WeAreAllLeoMessi' campaign

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:38 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Barcelona have launched a campaign backing striker Lionel Messi and his father, who were sentenced to 21 months jail for tax evasion. The club has asked fans to show support on social media by using the hashtag #WeAreAllLeoMessi. Club president Josep Maria Bartomeu tweeted: "Leo, those who attack you are attacking Barca. We’ll defend you to the end. Together forever!"

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:38 pm on 10 Jul

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Sunil Gavaskar is ‘Sholay’ of cricket: Sehwag

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:05 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

On the occasion of Sunil Gavaskar’s 67th birthday, former cricketer Virender Sehwag tweeted, “What Gavaskar did without helmet,its difficult for ppl these days to do with all equipments.If cricket were a film,Sunil Gavaskar is Sholay.” Former Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar wished Gavaskar by tweeting, “Happy Birthday to the legend Sunil Gavaskar. Thank you for inspiring me over the years.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:05 pm on 10 Jul

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56 yrs since France lost in a major tournament at home

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:01 pm on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

It has been 20,456 days since the French football team lost a major tournament match at home, having played three tournaments and 18 matches. Their last loss at home came on July 9, 1960, in the third-place play-off against Czechoslovakia in the European Nations Cup. The team plays Portugal on Sunday in Saint-Denis in the Euro Cup final.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:01 pm on 10 Jul

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Williams sisters win their sixth Wimbledon title

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:17 am on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Serena Williams and Venus Williams won their six Wimbledon doubles title after defeating Tímea Babos of Hungary and Yaroslava Shvedova of Kazakhstan 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday. The American pair is now 14-0 in Grand Slam finals. This is the fourth time Serena has won both singles and doubles titles in a single year, while Venus has done it twice herself.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:17 am on 10 Jul

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Twitter reacts to Serena's 7th Wimbledon title

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:19 am on 10 Jul 2016,Sunday

Reacting to Serena Williams winning her seventh Wimbledon title, a user tweeted, "Serena has more of those #wimbledon plates than I have regular plates in my kitchen cabinet. #SerenaWilliams". "Huge congratulations to @serenawilliams on a majestic performance to take her 7th #Wimbledon title. Just amazing! A true champion", read another user's tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:19 am on 10 Jul

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Team India plays beach volleyball in West Indies

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:56 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

BCCI shared a video of Team India playing beach volleyball in St Kitts, with all-rounder Stuart Binny commentating for the game. Pictures of the team engaging in an outdoor yoga session were also posted on BCCI’s Twitter account. The team's first Test of the 4-Test tour is scheduled to begin from July 21.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:56 pm on 09 Jul

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ISIS beheads four footballers in Syria

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:53 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

ISIS militants executed four footballers in Syria and posted their pictures on Twitter, which showed children examining the bodies. The footballers, who played for a local club Al-Shabab, were accused of spying for a Kurdish rebel group. Last year, ISIS killed 13 young boys for watching an Asian Cup football match, as it considers football and other sports anti-Islamic.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:53 pm on 09 Jul

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T20 match stopped after player-spectator fight

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:43 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

A domestic T20 match in England was abandoned after a player reportedly attacked a spectator who was supporting the opposition team. Almondbury Wesleyans' bowler Chris Skyes reportedly attacked a Denby Dales' supporter after getting involved in a verbal altercation while fielding near the boundary. Skyes has been suspended for the next match and may face further action.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:43 pm on 09 Jul

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Aamir sends letters to Rio-bound wrestlers

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:37 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

Actor Aamir Khan has sent handwritten letters to Rio-bound wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Babita Kumari, wishing them luck ahead of the event. The move comes after Aamir met the two during the shooting of his upcoming movie ‘Dangal’, in which he plays the role of former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who is Babita's father and Vinesh’s uncle.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:37 pm on 09 Jul

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Vijender Singh dubsmashes ‘dhai kilo ka haath’

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:47 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

Boxer Vijender Singh uploaded a Dubsmash video of himself on his Twitter account, recreating Sunny Deol’s famous ‘dhai kilo ka haath’ dialogue. Vijender captioned the video, “Inspired by @IAMSUNNYDEOL Paaji “, which the actor later retweeted. Sunny Deol also wished Vijender luck for his first pro bout in India on July 16 against Australia's Kerry Hope.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:47 pm on 09 Jul

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Arch collapses during Tour de France race

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:45 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

An inflatable arch, marking one kilometre to the finish line, deflated and collapsed during the Tour de France race on Friday. While frontrunners of the race remained unaffected, the arch collapsed on British rider Adam Yates, who got four stitches on his chin. The cause of the accident was a fan accidentally snapping the cable which keeps the arch inflated.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:45 pm on 09 Jul

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Serena Williams wins record 22nd Grand Slam

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:30 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

Defending champion Serena Williams beat Germany's Angelique Kerber in straight sets to win her 22nd Grand Slam, equalling Steffi Graf’s record for most Grand Slam title wins in the Open Era. Serena defeated Kerber 7-5, 6-3, on Saturday to win her 7th Wimbledon women’s singles title. This was Serena's first victory in a Grand Slam final in last four attempts.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:30 pm on 09 Jul

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Messi might leave Barcelona: La Liga Chief

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:01 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

La Liga President Javier Tebas has said he is worried about Barcelona star Lionel Messi leaving the club and the league, after being convicted of tax evasion. “Of course I fear that [Messi] could leave…but from La Liga we believe he isn't guilty,” said Tebas. Earlier, Messi and his father were sentenced to 21 months in prison for tax fraud.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:01 pm on 09 Jul

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Shastri was offered batting coach post: Ganguly

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has revealed that Ravi Shastri was offered the batting coach post in the Indian cricket team, which he turned down. “Enough has been said. I do not wish to discuss anything further. Yes, we offered Ravi the Indian team's batting coach post,” said Ganguly, who was a member of the coach selection committee.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:28 pm on 09 Jul

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Longest Olympic torch relay touched Mt Everest

short by Vani Vivek / 04:57 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

The longest Olympic torch relay, which was for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, is the only time the torch has reached the Mount Everest Summit. The torch covered a distance of 1,37,000 kilometres and traveled through 21 countries between Greece and China with 21,800 torchbearers. The relay lasted for over three months.

short by Vani Vivek / 04:57 pm on 09 Jul

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Mentioned Zidane's sister: Materazzi on headbutt

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:43 pm on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

On the 10th anniversary of Zinedine Zidane’s headbutt, former Italian player Marco Materazzi has revealed the cause of the incident. "What I said was in reference to his sister, not his mother, like I have read in some newspapers. In any neighbourhood in Rome, Naples, Turin, Milan or Paris, you hear far worse things,” Materazzi revealed in his autobiography.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:43 pm on 09 Jul

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Twitter reacts to Federer's Wimbledon exit

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:10 am on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Roger Federer's exit from Wimbledon, Harsha Bhogle tweeted, "Not to be... But what class!" Former tennis player Boris Becker tweeted, "Well done @milosraonic for holding it together but great respect to @rogerfederer for being a legend". "My heart is in actual pieces for him. Because he gave it away, and because he looked absolutely shattered", read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:10 am on 09 Jul

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Murray beats Berdych to reach Wimbledon final

short by Davis James / 12:10 am on 09 Jul 2016,Saturday

Great Britain's Andy Murray progressed through to the Wimbledon 2016 final after defeating Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in the semi-final on Friday. Murray, who won the Wimbledon 2013 title, will be playing in his third Wimbledon final against Canada's Milos Raonic on Sunday. The 29-year-old Scot holds a 6-3 head to head advantage over the Canadian.

short by Davis James / 12:10 am on 09 Jul

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Helicopters, GPS boats to help clean Rio waters

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:37 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

Helicopters will be deployed to spot floating trash, while GPS-enabled boats will clean up waters before the Olympic sailing events kick off in Rio’s Guanabara Bay. Rio state officials have agreed that a proper cleanup of the area will take 20 years, even though the Organising Committee was supposed to do it before the Olympic kick off.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:37 pm on 08 Jul

David Warner defends use of big bats

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:36 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

Australian cricketer David Warner has defended using thick, lightweight bats and said that flat pitches are responsible for the batting-bowling imbalance in cricket. "If we look around the country, I think the wickets are pretty much dictating,” said Warner. Recently, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting had said that bat thickness must be regulated in Test cricket to ensure balance.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:36 pm on 08 Jul

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UK woman fastest to finish Explorers Grand Slam

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:44 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

Forty-two-year-old mother-of-two from Britain, Masha Gordon has become the fastest woman to finish the Explorers Grand Slam by achieving the feat in seven months and 19 days. The Explorers Grand Slam is an adventurous challenge wherein mountaineers have to climb seven of the tallest peaks in the world, each from different continents, and reach the North and South Poles.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:44 pm on 08 Jul

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Federer loses in Wimbledon semis for 1st time

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:17 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

World number three Roger Federer lost for the first time in a Wimbledon semi-final on Friday. The seven-time Wimbledon champion lost 3-6, 7-6, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6 to the sixth-seeded Milos Raonic, who became the first Canadian to enter a Grand Slam final. This was Federer's first loss in eleven Wimbledon semifinal matches.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:17 pm on 08 Jul

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Sourav’s finest may be ahead of him: Bhogle

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:25 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

On Sourav Ganguly’s 44th birthday, cricket expert Harsha Bhogle wrote a tribute for the former India captain on Facebook. “Few players in the history of Indian cricket can claim to have exerted as much influence on it as Sourav has. His finest may be ahead of him. It is in the future. But I believe it is inevitable,” wrote Bhogle.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:25 pm on 08 Jul

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Griezmann’s goal celebration a tribute to Drake

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:57 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

French forward Antoine Griezmann has revealed his goal celebration is a tribute to rapper Drake’s dance move in the song ‘Hotline Bling’. Griezmann scored a brace in Thursday’s Euro semi-final against Germany, and was seen gesturing with both hands to imitate a telephone while celebrating his goal. The player uses the celebration while playing for Atletico Madrid as well.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:57 pm on 08 Jul

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Sorry your bags are 'not out': BA to Kumble

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:15 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

British Airways (BA) apologised to India coach Anil Kumble, after misplacing his luggage at London's Gatwick Airport. BA tweeted, “We're sorry your bags are 'not out' to St Kitts! They have been 'caught behind' your flight from Gatwick. We are looking to 'bowl' you over with our service recovery.” A user tweeted in reply, “They should be in 'perfect-10' condition."

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:15 pm on 08 Jul

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Twitter hails France’s Euro win over Germany

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:53 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

Reacting to France defeating Germany 2-0 in the Euro Cup semi-final on Thursday, a user tweeted, “Turns out wine is healthier than beer after all. #GERFRA.” Other tweets read, “Now France almost has a goal for every time they've been invaded by Germany in the past 150 years”, and “Can we have one hour more of this game please?”

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:53 pm on 08 Jul

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Sehwag wishes Ganguly on 44th birthday

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:33 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

Wishing former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly on his 44th birthday, former teammate Virender Sehwag tweeted, "HappyBirthdayDada @SGanguly99. May you keep on helping India wave our flag high, just like u waved ur shirt at Lords". Former teammate Sachin Tendulkar's tweet read, "Happy Birthday Dada, May all your dreams come true!! @SGanguly99".

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:33 pm on 08 Jul

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Indian para-swimmer wins 8 medals at World Games

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:37 pm on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

Indian para-swimmer Niranjan Mukundan won eight medals, including three Golds, at International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports U-23 World Games. In last year's edition of the Games, he set the record for the highest number of individual medals in the tournament after winning ten medals. Mukundan was born with a physical deformity of clubbed feet due to hereditary split spine condition.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:37 pm on 08 Jul

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Federer has never lost in semis at Wimbledon

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:42 am on 08 Jul 2016,Friday

World number 3, Roger Federer has never lost a semi-final match at Wimbledon Championships. The seventeen-time Grand Slam winner, who will make a record 11th Wimbledon semifinals appearance against Milos Raonic on Friday, has won seven Wimbledon titles, a joint all-time record with William Renshaw and Pete Sampras. He is also the only player to reach seven consecutive Wimbledon semifinals.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:42 am on 08 Jul

Sri Lanka Cricket opposes 2-tier Test system

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:12 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

After Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Cricket has raised reservations about ICC’s plan to have a two-tier Test system. The Board believes the system would be detrimental to the future of the Board and the relegated nations. The proposed structure would see the formation of leagues among Test-playing nations, with seven nations in the top division, and relegated three in the second.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:12 pm on 07 Jul

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Attach bails to stumps to avoid injury: Boucher

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:07 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Former SA wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, who suffered vision loss after being hit by bails, has suggested bails be fixed to stumps to prevent accidents. “Helmets are designed for balls, not bails. My recommendation would be to attach the bails to the stumps, by a light string,” said Boucher. Recently, MS Dhoni was also hit by bails in the eye.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:07 pm on 07 Jul

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Sania Mirza’s autobiography hits stores

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:06 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza’s autobiography ‘Ace Against Odds’ has been released by its publishers. The book has been co-authored by Sania's father Imran Mirza, and features anecdotes from her professional and personal life. "If my story can inspire even one youngster to the heights of winning a Grand Slam in the future, I will feel blessed," said Sania.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:06 pm on 07 Jul

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Mirza-Hingis pair lose in Wimbledon quarters

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:52 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

The top-seeded Indo-Swiss pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis was ousted from Wimbledon after losing to fifth seeds Yaroslava Shvedova and Timea Babos 2-6, 4-6 in the quarter-finals. The duo were the defending champions at Wimbledon. This is the second consecutive Grand Slam where the pair have been eliminated before the semi-finals.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:52 pm on 07 Jul

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Indian food to be part of Rio Games menu

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:48 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Indian food will be a part of the Rio Olympics’ official menu, following a request from the Indian Olympic Association to the Organising Committee. As per the Sports Ministry, few Rio-bound athletes had requested that Indian food be provided to them in Rio. Additionally, the daily allowance for Indian athletes in Rio has been raised to $100 from $50.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:48 pm on 07 Jul

Kerber defeats Venus to reach Wimbledon final

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:45 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Germany's Angelique Kerber got past Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 in their Wimbledon semi-final to qualify for the final. The 36-year-old Williams committed 21 unforced errors in comparison to the southpaw's 11. This is the second time Kerber will face Serena Williams in a Grand Slam final, the previous occasion being the 2016 Australian Open, which was won by Kerber.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:45 pm on 07 Jul

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Serena Williams reaches Wimbledon final

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:57 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Defending champion Serena Williams defeated Russian Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-0 in 48 minutes on Thursday to set up a potential fifth Wimbledon final against older sister Venus. Serena, who has six Wimbledon titles, has won three of the four all-Williams finals. Notably, Venus has also won the Wimbledon five times.

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:57 pm on 07 Jul

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BCCI pays a video tribute to Dhoni on 35th b’day

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:50 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

The BCCI has released a video documenting MS Dhoni’s achievements on the occasion of his 35th birthday on July 7. The video showcases India’s wins at 2007 T20 and 2011 ODI World Cups, the ICC Champions Trophy in 2013, and reaching the number one Test ranking in 2009, all under’s Dhoni’s leadership.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:50 pm on 07 Jul

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Akhtar wants Salman Khan to play him in biopic

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:49 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Shoaib Akhtar has revealed that he would like Salman Khan to play him on screen, in case a biopic on Akhtar is made. “I know that is the trend these days, but I am no one to decide that. If people think that my life is interesting and inspiring, then they can make a movie out of it,” said Shoaib.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:49 pm on 07 Jul

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May you keep doing Anhoni ko Honi: Viru to Dhoni

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:27 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

On the occasion of MS Dhoni’s birthday on July 7, former teammate Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Happy Birthday @msdhoni. May you keep doing Anhoni ko Honi. #NationalHelicopterDay”. Suresh Raina posted a video of Dhoni playing a flute and captioned it, “Happy Birthday @msdhoni! The more the candles the more the light that will shine in your life.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:27 pm on 07 Jul

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Dhoni biopic poster released on his 35th b’day

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:47 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who plays the role of MS Dhoni in the cricketer's official biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', revealed a new poster of the film on his Twitter account on the skipper’s 35th birthday on Thursday. Sushant posted a message for Dhoni which said, "Happy Birthday Captain. A totally Selfless cricketer & a wonderfully amazing person..Respect."

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:47 pm on 07 Jul

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Chris Gayle posts photo of special Eid get-up

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:33 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

West Indies opener Chris Gayle wished Eid to his followers by uploading a picture on his Instagram account in traditional get-up. In the picture, the cricketer wore a white kurta along with matching headgear and captioned it, “Eid Mubarak. #BestWishes”. Gayle is currently participating in the Caribbean Premier League, playing for the Jamaica Tallawahs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:33 pm on 07 Jul

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Ranveer at Portugal vs Wales semi-final in Lyon

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:25 pm on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Actor Ranveer Singh celebrated his 31st birthday on July 6 at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyons, watching the Euro Cup semi-final between Portugal and Wales. Ranveer posted a picture of himself on Twitter at the stadium, with the caption, “Yyyyup!!! #WalesVsPortugal #EURO2016 it's ELECTRIC out here!!! #HappyBirthdayRanveer”. Portugal won the game 2-0 and are now in the finals.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:25 pm on 07 Jul

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Video shows horses racing through a lake

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:45 am on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

A three-minute video shows the annual Alpine Motorenöl-Seejagdrennen lake horse race in Hamburg, which is a race in which horses have to swim through a lake as part of the course. Held each year, the 2016 edition of the race saw 13 participants and was won by the horse Falconettei ridden by jockey Cevin Chan.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:45 am on 07 Jul

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Twitter applauds Portugal's win in Euro semis

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:33 am on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Reacting to Portugal's 2-0 victory in Euro semifinals, a user tweeted, "Who would have thought a side that couldn't beat Iceland, Hungary and Austria in the group stages would reach the final of the Euros". While, another user compared Ronaldo's goal with Messi's jail term by tweeting, "Ronaldo carrying his country to the #Euros2016 finals...Messi carrying his father to jail".

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:33 am on 07 Jul

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Rio Olympics gets an official bug repellent

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:16 am on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Rio Olympic organizers have named an official bug repellent supplier for Olympics, amid concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The repellant will be provided to athletes, volunteers, staff and media personnel at the games. Notably, several athletes have withdrawn from the Rio Olympics over concerns regarding the spread of the Zika virus.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:16 am on 07 Jul

A penis drawn on Tour de France route

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:14 am on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

A drawing of a penis was found spray-painted on the route of Tour de France race. The drawing was found drawn on the second stage of the race and was subsequently shared on Twitter. The Tour de France is an annual multiple stage bicycle race, which is being held primarily in France from July 2 to July 24 this year.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 04:14 am on 07 Jul

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Ronaldo is now joint all-time top-scorer in EURO

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:14 am on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo joined former France captain Michel Platini as the all-time top goalscorer in Euro Championships after scoring his ninth EURO goal against Wales in the Euro 2016 semifinal on Thursday. Playing in his 4th European championship, Ronaldo also became the first player to score in semifinals of different editions of the tournament.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:14 am on 07 Jul

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Murray defeats Tsonga to reach Wimbledon semis

short by Davis James / 04:12 am on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

World number two Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon semi-final after defeating Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 4-6, 6-1 in their quarter-final match on Thursday. Despite Tsonga's comeback from two sets down, Murray won the final set to reach his seventh Wimbledon semi-final. The Scotsman will face Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych in the semi-final.

short by Davis James / 04:12 am on 07 Jul

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Portugal defeat Wales to reach Euro 2016 final

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:21 am on 07 Jul 2016,Thursday

Portugal progressed to the final of Euro 2016 after a 2-0 victory over Wales on Thursday. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo broke the deadlock in the 50th minute with a header from Raphaël Guerreiro's cross. Minutes later, Nani doubled the lead with Ronaldo's assist. Portugal will now meet the winner of the semifinal between Germany and France in the tournament's final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:21 am on 07 Jul

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India to benefit from Kumble-Kohli duo: Bhogle

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:05 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Indian cricket team will benefit from Anil Kumble’s vision and Virat Kohli’s passion, wrote commentator Harsha Bhogle in an article about the duo. Kumble and Kohli are powerful personalities, wrote Bhogle, who are visibly different, but similar in attitude and intent. The commentator further wrote about his admiration for Kumble, and recalled when Kumble bowled with a broken jaw.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 11:05 pm on 06 Jul

Argentina football coach Gerardo Martino resigns

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:57 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Argentina national football team coach Gerardo Martino submitted his resignation from the post on Tuesday, citing lack of support from the Argentina Football Association in preparing an 18-man squad for the Olympic Games. The association reportedly owed Martino the last six months of his salary and also criticised his tactics in the two Copa America finals.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:57 pm on 06 Jul

Earth stops when Federer is on court: Tom Moody

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:30 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to Roger Federer's comeback win over Marin Čilić at Wimbledon, former Australian cricketer Tom Moody tweeted, "In awe...the earth stops when this man is on court!". Commentator Harsha Bhogle tweeted, "Betterer and betterer. @rogerfederer lives". Australia cricketer Steven Smith tweeted, "That is 1 of the greatest comebacks I've ever seen and that is why he is an absolute champion!".

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:30 pm on 06 Jul

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Raonic to face Federer in Wimbledon semi-final

short by Davis James / 10:14 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Canada's Milos Raonic defeated USA's Sam Querrey, 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4, on Wednesday to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals. The sixth-seeded Canadian will now face Switzerland's Roger Federer in the semi-final of the tournament. Earlier, the 28th-seeded Querrey had defeated defending champion, Novak Djokovic in the third round of the tournament.

short by Davis James / 10:14 pm on 06 Jul

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Federer sets record for most wins in Grand Slam

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:51 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer surpassed Martina Navratilova’s record for the most number of wins in Grand Slam singles matches, after beating Marin Cilic in Wimbledon quarter-final on Wednesday. This was Federer’s 307th win in Grand Slam singles, and his 84th victory at Wimbledon, equalling Jimmy Connor for the most number of wins at Wimbledon in the Open Era.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 09:51 pm on 06 Jul

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Federer reaches his 11th Wimbledon semi-final

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:18 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer came back from two sets down to reach a record 11th Wimbledon semi-final. The seventeen-time Grand Slam champion beat Croatia’s Marin Čilić 6-7, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-3. The 34-year-old is now the second oldest player ever to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals, after the 39-year-old Ken Rosewall in 1974.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:18 pm on 06 Jul

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Video traces life of Oscar Pistorius in 2 mins

short by Jatan Desai / 08:31 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

A two-minute YouTube video traces the life of 'Blade Runner' Oscar Pistorius, who was sentenced to six years in jail today for murdering his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius, whose legs were amputated even before he learnt to walk, won several Paralympics medals before going on to compete against able-bodied runners at the 2012 London Olympics.

short by Jatan Desai / 08:31 pm on 06 Jul

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Brazil to hand out 9 mn free condoms at Olympics

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:08 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

The Brazilian government will hand out nine million condoms for free during August's Olympic Games. In addition to promoting safe sex, the exercise is also aimed at fostering sustainable use of Amazon Rainforests as the condoms are made with latex gathered from Amazonian rubber trees. About 450,000 of these condoms will be distributed to athletes and Olympic Village staff.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:08 pm on 06 Jul

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Sachin Tendulkar undergoes knee surgery

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:07 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has undergone a knee surgery at a hospital in London. Sharing the picture of his left leg on Instagram, Sachin wrote, "Some injuries trouble even after retirement, but I will be back very soon doing the things I enjoy. Had a knee operation & resting".

short by Abhishek Bansal / 08:07 pm on 06 Jul

Teaser of Premier Futsal's anthem released

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:32 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

A teaser for the upcoming Premier Futsal league's anthem, featuring cricketer Virat Kohli and music composer AR Rahman, was released on Tuesday. The Premier Futsal league's anthem, which is titled 'Naam Hai Futsal', features a rap by Kohli. Futsal is a five-players-a-side version of football, played over two halves lasting 20 minutes each.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:32 pm on 06 Jul

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Former ICC head Ehsan Mani likens PCB to beggars

short by Davis James / 06:43 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Former ICC President Ehsan Mani recently compared the Pakistan Cricket Board with beggars and advised them to curtail and control their expenses. He said this in an interview regarding Pakistan’s decision to request the ICC to set up a special fund for Pakistan cricket to offset revenue losses suffered due to international teams not touring the country.

short by Davis James / 06:43 pm on 06 Jul

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Watch Messi pull a Salman Khan, tweets a user

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:39 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to Lionel Messi's 21-month prison sentence a user tweeted, "Watch Messi pull a Salman Khan". While another user tweeted, "Barcelona stars Lionel Messi and Neymar both in trouble for tax evading. Must be all that tiki-taxa they teach them in that academy". "Messi will evade prison as easily as he evades defenders (and tax).#Magician", read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:39 pm on 06 Jul

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Dipa becomes India's first 'World Class Gymnast'

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:27 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar became the first Indian to be certified as 'World Class Gymnast' by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique on Wednesday. The 22-year-old is also the first ever Indian female gymnast to qualify for the Olympic Games. Dipa, who hails from Tripura, had earlier won a bronze medal for India at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 06:27 pm on 06 Jul

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Australia bans 2 female cricketers for betting

short by Davis James / 05:51 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Cricket Australia has banned two female cricketers for betting on matches and given a suspended ban to a male player. Hayley Jensen, Corinne Hall and Joel Logan were sanctioned for placing two bets on matches that happened during the 2015/16 season. Jensen and Hall play in the national women's league while Logan plays in the men's domestic competition.

short by Davis James / 05:51 pm on 06 Jul

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Messi sentenced to 21 months in prison

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:13 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Lionel Messi and his father were sentenced to 21 months in prison, and fined approximately $3.9 million for tax fraud by a Spanish court. During the trial, Messi had claimed he "knew nothing" about the management of his finances, saying he was "playing football". They are, however, unlikely to go to jail as the sentence can be served under probation.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:13 pm on 06 Jul

Oscar Pistorius sentenced to 6 years for murder

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:55 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

South African Olympic and Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to six years in prison on Wednesday for the murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. The athlete, nicknamed 'Blade Runner', was initially convicted of manslaughter but the case was upgraded to a murder conviction. Pistorius had shot Steenkamp four times through a locked door in February 2013.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:55 pm on 06 Jul

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Fans to vote for global FIFA 17 cover star

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:40 pm on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

EA Sports has opened the voting for the fans to select who will feature on the global cover of its upcoming game 'FIFA 17'. The four candidates short-listed for the global cover vote are James Rodríguez, Anthony Martial, Eden Hazard and Marco Reus. The vote will close on July 19 while the winner will be revealed later this month.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:40 pm on 06 Jul

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Eng defeat SL by 8 wickets in one-off T20I

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:45 am on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

In the only T20I of Sri Lanka's tour of England, England registered an eight-wicket victory over the visitors at the Rose Bowl cricket ground in Southampton on Tuesday. Batting first, Sri Lanka posted a total of 140 as Liam Dawson and Chris Jordan picked up three wickets apiece. Later, Jos Buttler's 73*(49) powered England to the victory in 17.3 overs.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:45 am on 06 Jul

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Nasser Hussain sets Guinness Record for highest catch

short by Jatan Desai / 08:36 am on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has set a Guinness World Record for the highest catch of a cricket ball. The 48-year-old caught the cricket ball that was dropped using a drone from a height of 150 feet in windy conditions at the Lord's stadium. The ball reached an approximate speed of 119 km/h before landing safely in the cricketer’s hands.

short by Jatan Desai / 08:36 am on 06 Jul

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Vijay Goel appointed new Sports Minister

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:52 am on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

As a part of PM Narendra Modi's cabinet reshuffle, former Delhi BJP President Vijay Goel was sworn in as the new Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. Goel will replace Sarbananda Sonowal, the new Chief Minister of Assam. "Our goal is now to give our athletes the correct environment and exposure to win us medals in Rio", said Goel.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:52 am on 06 Jul

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Don’t love tennis: Kyrgios after Murray loss

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:50 am on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

After losing to Andy Murray at Wimbledon, Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios said that he doesn’t love tennis. “I woke up this morning and played computer games,” Kyrgios said, adding, “Is that the greatest preparation? I don’t know. But it was fun.” He further said that although he doesn't love tennis he doesn't know what else to do without it.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:50 am on 06 Jul

Mirza-Dodig knocked out of Wimbledon

short by Davis James / 12:02 am on 06 Jul 2016,Wednesday

The mixed doubles top seed Indo-Croatian duo of Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig began their campaign at the Wimbledon 2016 on Tuesday on a losing note as they squandered four match points to lose their opener. The Indo-Croatian pair lost 6-4, 3-6, 5-7 to the British duo of Anna Smith and Neal Skupski.

short by Davis James / 12:02 am on 06 Jul

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‘Designed arm shield after Barinder Sran’s shot’

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:18 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Cricket umpire Bruce Oxenford, who wears an arm shield while officiating, has said a Barinder Sran shot which struck an umpire, made him design his shield. “I did some research and looked at polycarbonate which is like bulletproof glass. I had people throw cricket balls at me from close range and it stood up to the test,” said Oxenford.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:18 pm on 05 Jul

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R Ashwin best Test spinner in the world: Murali

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Former Sri Lankan off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan has said he feels Indian bowler Ravichandran Ashwin, who was briefly ranked world number one last year, is the best Test spinner in the world. Muralitharan also praised Australia's Nathan Lyon, saying, “He bowls in different conditions which are not very helpful for spin but on the turning wickets, he has taken some wickets.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:41 pm on 05 Jul

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Serena reaches her 10th Wimbledon semifinal

short by Davis James / 10:06 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Wimbledon top-seed Serena Williams beat Russia’s Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-4, 6-4, on Tuesday to progress to the Wimbledon semifinal. Serena has won the Wimbledon six times and this will be her 10th Wimbledon semifinal. She is set to face Russia’s Elena Vesnina in the semi-final on Thursday.

short by Davis James / 10:06 pm on 05 Jul

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Wimbledon: Player threatens to urinate on court

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:22 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

During the men’s doubles third-round match on Monday, Uruguayan player Pablo Cuevas was handed a warning for threatening to urinate in a ball can, after being denied a toilet break by the umpire. Cuevas and his Spanish partner Marcel Granollers, who eventually lost the match, later sat down on the court in protest and refused to play the final game.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:22 pm on 05 Jul

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Dhaka attack victim was badminton gold medalist

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:21 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Tarishi Jain, the 19-year-old girl from Firozabad, UP, who died in the Dhaka terror attack, was a promising junior badminton player, her family members have revealed. "She was a known member in the Dhaka badminton circuit, where she won the national (junior) gold medal. I remember her telling me how she'd like to pursue it after college,” Tarishi's cousin said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:21 pm on 05 Jul

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Kumble will double up as photographer on WI tour

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

India team coach Anil Kumble, who is an amateur photographer, has said that he will carry his DSLR camera on the West Indies tour, to capture the team’s winning moments. "You will see some images of the team at the beach and at the games, as well. Hopefully, winning shots will be great," Kumble replied to a fan on Twitter.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:46 pm on 05 Jul

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Navjot Sidhu named me 'Jumbo': Kumble on Twitter

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:44 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

In a Q&A session with fans, organised by the BCCI on Twitter, India coach Anil Kumble revealed that it was Navjot Singh Sidhu who gave him the nickname "Jumbo". Fans tweeted their questions directed at Kumble with the hashtag #AskTheCoach, which spanned from his thoughts on getting back to the Indian dressing room after eight years and his college life.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:44 pm on 05 Jul

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Venus reaches 1st Wimbledon semifinal since 2009

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:34 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Venus Williams defeated Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova 7-6(7-5), 6-2 on Tuesday to reach her first Wimbledon semifinal since 2009. Williams, the 5-time Wimbledon champion, battled to take the first set, before easing home in the second. The 36-year-old, the oldest player left in the draw, faces Germany's Angelique Kerber in the semi-finals.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:34 pm on 05 Jul

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Kerber beats Halep to reach Wimbledon semifinal

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:29 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Germany's Angelique Kerber advanced to her second Wimbledon semifinal after defeating Romania's Simona Halep 7-5, 7-6(7-2) on Tuesday. The match, which lasted for an hour and 33 minutes, witnessed a total of 13 breaks of service. Kerber, the Australian Open 2016 champion, is set to face five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams in her semifinal clash on Thursday.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:29 pm on 05 Jul

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Indian women’s relay team breaks national record

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:32 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The Indian women’s 4x100-metre relay team broke their own national record at the Kazakhstan National Athletics Championships in Almaty on Monday. The team, which includes Rio-bound sprinter Dutee Chand, clocked 43.42 seconds, bettering their previous record of 44.03 seconds, registered in May. The Indian team won the silver medal at the event, finishing behind hosts Kazakhstan.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:32 pm on 05 Jul

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Stick together, enjoy as a group: Dhoni to team

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:28 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

India limited-overs captain MS Dhoni gave a motivational speech to the Virat Kohli-led Indian Test team, before their departure for the West Indies tour. “Stay together, all of you won't have a very good series. But, with 17 Test matches, all of you will be successful,” said Dhoni, who also participated in the team-bonding exercise organised by coach Anil Kumble.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:28 pm on 05 Jul

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Ronaldo says it hurts to see Messi cry

short by Davis James / 05:47 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Speaking about Lionel Messi’s retirement from international football, Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo said that it hurts him to see Messi in tears. “He isn’t accustomed to defeats and disappointments, not even finishing second. Missing a penalty doesn’t make you a bad player”, Ronaldo added. The Portuguese captain was addressing the media ahead of Portugal’s Euro Cup semi-final against Wales.

short by Davis James / 05:47 pm on 05 Jul

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Ponting voices concern over usage of big bats

short by Davis James / 05:31 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has voiced his concern with the use of large light-weight bats, which is making the game of cricket more one-sided in favour of the batsmen. Ponting claims that large light-weight bats provide an undue advantage to batsmen. He, however, believes that such bats may be used for shorter formats.

short by Davis James / 05:31 pm on 05 Jul

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Samuels files defamation case against Lawson

short by Davis James / 05:26 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

West Indies batsman, Marlon Samuels has filed a defamation case against former Australian pacer, Geoff Lawson for ‘erroneous, malicious and unjustifiable comments’ believed to have been directed at him. The comments made by Lawson were on a radio podcast called the Big Sports Breakfast, in April, where he reportedly accused Samuels of being ‘tied up with gangs in Jamaica’.

short by Davis James / 05:26 pm on 05 Jul

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Rio Olympics official theme song released

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:30 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

The official theme song of the Rio Olympics, titled ‘Alma e Coração’ (Heart and Soul), was released on Sunday. The song has been composed by Samba star Thiaguinho and rapper Projota, both Brazil natives, and features shots of Rio’s Olympic Aquatics Stadium and Leblon beach. Four children, whose stories have inspired the song, are also featured in the music video.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:30 pm on 05 Jul

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Spanish clubs ordered to repay unfair state aid

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:02 pm on 05 Jul 2016,Tuesday

European Union's antitrust regulators have instructed seven Spanish football clubs including Real Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona to refund money the clubs had received as unfair financial support. Real Madrid were instructed to pay back $20.5 million, which the city of Madrid had paid as part of a land deal. Notably, Real Madrid and Barcelona are among the world’s richest clubs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:02 pm on 05 Jul

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Hingis-Mirza reach quarters of Wimbledon

short by Davis James / 09:51 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

Top-seeded pair of India's Sania Mirza and Switzerland's Martina Hingis defeated United States' Christina McHale and Latvian Jelena Ostapenko in the third round of the Wimbledon on Monday. The duo won 6-1, 6-0 in just 46 minutes played at court 17 to qualify for the women's doubles quarter-finals of the tournament.

short by Davis James / 09:51 pm on 04 Jul

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First association of Indian Olympians launched

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

The Olympians Association of India (OAI), the first-ever association for Indian Olympians, by the Olympians, was launched on Monday. The Olympians Association of India's official Twitter account, @IndianOlympians, will serve as the platform for real-time updates of the Indian contingent at the upcoming Rio Olympics. Five-time Olympian Shiva Keshavan will serve as the association's first president.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:19 pm on 04 Jul

Kohli in GQ’s 50 Most Influential Young Indians

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:16 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has featured in GQ’s 50 Most Influential Young Indians list, which also includes Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri. The list is a mix of actors, entrepreneurs, musicians, sportspersons and filmmakers, all below the age of 40. Among those featured are actor Ranveer Singh, filmmaker Ritesh Batra, musicians Benny Dayal and Dualist Enquiry, besides Akash Ambani.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:16 pm on 04 Jul

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Kohli fails Kumble’s ‘one-hour test’: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:05 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

According to reports, most Indian team batsmen, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed coach Kumble’s ‘one-hour challenge’. Kumble organised a practice match on Sunday in which batsmen were supposed to bat for an hour, first against three seamers, then against three spinners, with two lives for each batsman. Only Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane managed to complete the challenge.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:05 pm on 04 Jul

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Indian pair wins men’s doubles at Canada Open

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

Indian shuttlers Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy won the men’s doubles title at the 2016 Canada Open on Sunday, defeating home favourites Adrian Liu and Toby Ng. The Indian pair won the game 21-8, 21-14, ensuring India’s second title at the tournament. Attri and Reddy were the first Indian men’s doubles pair to qualify for the Rio Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:40 pm on 04 Jul

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India's Sai Praneeth wins men’s 2016 Canada Open

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:39 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

Indian shuttler Sai Praneeth defeated Korea's Lee Hyun Il in the men’s singles final of the 2016 Canada Open in Calgary on Sunday. Praneeth, seeded fourth, defeated the Korean 21-12, 21-10 in the match, which lasted less than half an hour. This is world number 37 Praneeth’s first Grand Prix title.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:39 pm on 04 Jul

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'Iranian Hulk' to join fight against ISIS

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:36 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

Sajad Gharibi, an Iranian weightlifter known as the 'Iranian Hulk', is set to join the fight against terrorist organisation ISIS. Also known as the "Persian Hercules", the 24-year-old bodybuilder will join the Iranian Armed Forces in their military operations against the terror outfit. Weighing 175 kilograms, Gharibi hoped to join the WWE, before he decided to fight the ISIS.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:36 pm on 04 Jul

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Top 8 Olympic athletes are awarded diplomas

short by Vani Vivek / 05:15 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

In addition to awarding medals to the top three performers, the International Olympic Committee also gives diplomas to the best eight athletes in each event. This tradition has continued since the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896, where only the top 2 performers received a diploma, in addition to the winner being crowned with an olive wreath.

short by Vani Vivek / 05:15 pm on 04 Jul

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'Sing anthem loudly or be considered unworthy'

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:10 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

Yoshiro Mori, ex-Japanese Prime Minister, has warned the country’s Rio-bound athletes to sing the national anthem clearly, or be considered unfit to represent the country. “If you won’t sing the national anthem, then you can’t consider yourselves representatives of Japan,” Mori said at a sendoff organised for the Olympic participants, after the athletes sung the national anthem unenthusiastically.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:10 pm on 04 Jul

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18 years since Bergkamp's goal against Argentina

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

Netherlands' Dennis Bergkamp scored what is considered as one of the best goals in a World Cup match, in the quarterfinal against Argentina on July 4, 1998. Defender Frank de Boer sent a long ball to Bergkamp in the 90th minute who broke the deadlock, taking two touches to round a defender before scoring with an outside foot far-post finish.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 04 Jul

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PM Modi meets India’s Rio-bound athletes

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:05 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

PM Narendra Modi met and wished luck to sportspersons from India’s Rio contingent at an interaction organised by the Sports Ministry in Delhi on Monday. Shooters Jitu Rai, Manavjit Singh Sandhu, Heena Sidhu, shuttlers PV Sindhu, K Srikanth and wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt were among those present. Dignitaries from the Sports Ministry and the IOA also attended the meet.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:05 pm on 04 Jul

Music session organised for Team India

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:04 pm on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

The BCCI posted a video on Twitter of MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli and the rest of the Indian team playing drums in a team bonding exercise organised in Bengaluru by head coach Anil Kumble. Actor-musician Vasundhara Das and her group ‘Drumjam’, conducted the session in which senior and ‘A’ team players participated in a Drum Circle, a rhythm-based activity.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:04 pm on 04 Jul

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Kumble calls ‘roadmap’ meet with Kohli, Dhoni

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:07 am on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

India captains Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni attended a meeting in Bengaluru on Sunday with newly-appointed coach Anil Kumble to draw out a future roadmap for Indian cricket. The meeting was also attended by chief selector Sandeep Patil, U-19 coach Rahul Dravid and ex-bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad. Plans to maintain a smooth supply line with the U-19 team were discussed.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:07 am on 04 Jul

BS compliant headgear mandatory for cricketers

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:34 am on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

The ICC has said that cricketers opting to wear helmets during international matches, must use headgear compliant with the new British Standard. The British Standard certified helmets have a smaller gap between the grille and the peak to prevent the ball from sneaking through and injuring the batsman. The decision was made during the 2016 ICC Annual Conference in Edinburgh.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:34 am on 04 Jul

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ICC to apply for including ladies cricket in CWG

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:32 am on 04 Jul 2016,Monday

The ICC will apply for the inclusion of women's cricket at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Durban, South Africa. ICC chairman Shashank Manohar said, “It will enhance the profile of the sport and create additional exposure and experiences for female cricketers”. The 1998 Malaysian Commonwealth Games was the only instance of men's cricket featuring at the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:32 am on 04 Jul

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Chelsea sign Michy Batshuayi from Marseille

short by Davis James / 09:28 pm on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Michy Batshuayi from Marseille on the club’s official website. The 22-year-old Belgian striker signed a five-year contract with the Stamford Bridge club. The transfer fee has been reported to be approximately €40m. Batshuayi scored 17 goals in 36 Ligue 1 appearances and 25 goals in all competitions last season.

short by Davis James / 09:28 pm on 03 Jul

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Lewis Hamilton wins Austrian Grand Prix

short by Davis James / 08:31 pm on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

Triple Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton won the Austrian Grand Prix on Sunday after a last-lap collision with Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg as they competed for the lead. Dutch teenager Max Verstappen finished second for Red Bull with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen third. Rosberg, who finished fourth, now has his lead cut to 11 points after nine of 21 rounds.

short by Davis James / 08:31 pm on 03 Jul

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Neymar plays Paralympic blind football

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:51 pm on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

Brazil and Barcelona forward Neymar recently tried his hand at five-a-side blind football, which is an event in the Paralympic Games, and will feature in this year’s edition in September. The sport involves visually-impaired players, blindfolded to ensure equality, playing as per the sound created by the ball. A blindfolded Neymar tried playing in defensive as well as attacking positions.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:51 pm on 03 Jul

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Kumble using ‘buddy system’ to train Team India

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:16 pm on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

New head coach Anil Kumble has brought back former coach John Wright’s ‘buddy system’ in the Indian team’s preparations. The system involves making batsman-bowler or batsman-all rounder pairs so that players help out each other in specific departments. Virat Kohli is reportedly paired with Bhuvaneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan with Mohammed Shami, while Stuart Binny is partnering with Rohit Sharma.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:16 pm on 03 Jul

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Messi fans hold protest to demand his return

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:59 pm on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

Hundreds of fans of former Argentine captain Lionel Messi held a protest march in Buenos Aires on Saturday to urge the player to come out of his retirement. Fans gathered around the Obelisco, a monument in the country’s capital where people traditionally celebrate sporting victories. "There's a saying that there's a Messi every 500 million years,” a fan said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:59 pm on 03 Jul

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Watson handed Wimbledon’s 2nd biggest fine ever

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:53 pm on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

British player Heather Watson was fined $12,000 for smashing her racquet during her Wimbledon first-round defeat to Annika Beck. The fine is the second largest in Wimbledon history, behind Fabio Fognini’s $20,000 fine in 2014. Serena Williams was fined $10,000 for a similar offence, while Serbian player Viktor Troicki was fined the same amount for abusing an umpire.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:53 pm on 03 Jul

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PM Modi to meet India’s Rio-bound athletes

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:02 pm on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will informally interact and wish luck to sportspersons representing India at the Rio Olympics, at an interaction organised by the Sports Ministry in New Delhi on Monday. However, with several players currently training abroad, the number of attendees for the event is not fixed. India is sending its largest-ever contingent to the Olympics this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:02 pm on 03 Jul

Amla, Bravo set highest 5th-wicket stand in T20s

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:02 am on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

Playing in a Caribbean Premier League match against Barbados Tridents on Friday, Trinbago Knight Riders' Hashim Amla (81) and Dwayne Bravo (66*) registered a 150-run stand, the highest ever fifth-wicket partnership in T20 cricket. The partnership, which was made in 15.2 overs, surpassed YV Takawale and SV Bahutule's 149-run fifth-wicket stand for Maharashtra against Gujarat in 2007.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:02 am on 03 Jul

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Billboard reads 'Manchester, Welcome to Zlatan'

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:10 am on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

A billboard has been placed in Manchester's city centre which reads, "Manchester, Welcome to Zlatan", after Manchester United's signing of Zlatan Ibrahimović. "I have thoroughly enjoyed my career so far and have some great memories. I am now ready to create more special memories in England", Ibrahimović said after signing for the Red Devils.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:10 am on 03 Jul

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ICC approves change to 'Umpire's Call' in DRS

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 am on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

The ICC has amended the existing 'Umpire's Call' in LBWs under the Direct Review System. The ruling will add half a stump's width in either direction of the leg and off stumps, for the ball to lie in for a successful LBW dismissal appeal. The amendment will come into effect from October 1, and will apply on all DRS-employing teams.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 am on 03 Jul

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England defeat SL by 122 runs in the last ODI

short by Davis James / 02:48 am on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

England defeated Sri Lanka by 122 runs at Cardiff on Saturday to win the five-match series 3-0. Half-centuries from James Vince, Joe Root and man-of-the-match Jos Buttler helped England reach 324/7 in 50 overs, with Danushka Gunathilaka picking up three wickets. In reply, the Lankans were bowled out for 202 as David Willey finished with the figures 4/34 for England.

short by Davis James / 02:48 am on 03 Jul

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Chinappa enters top 10 in World Squash Rankings

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:36 am on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

Current national champion Joshna Chinappa became the second Indian in history to enter into the top 10 in PSA World Squash Rankings. The 29-year-old climbed a rank after finishing as the runner-up in the HKFC International tournament in Hong Kong. While, Dipika Pallikal, who was the first Indian to crack the top 10 back in 2012, was ranked 19th globally.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 02:36 am on 03 Jul

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Adam Voges supports idea of concussion subs

short by Davis James / 01:38 am on 03 Jul 2016,Sunday

Australian batsman Adam Voges has backed the idea of allowing substitutions for players who may have suffered a concussion caused by a head injury on the field. His comments came after a head injury he suffered during a County Championship match in May. After the injury, the 36-year-old admitted he felt like he had a "hangover" for 10 days.

short by Davis James / 01:38 am on 03 Jul

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Man City sign Spanish winger Nolito for £14 mn

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:17 pm on 01 Jul 2016,Friday

Manchester City have signed Spanish winger Nolito from Celta Vigo on a four-year contract for a reported fee of £14 million. The Spaniard played for Barcelona, Benfica and Granada before moving to Celta Vigo, where he scored 39 goals in 103 matches. The 29-year-old became City manager Pep Guardiola's third signing of the summer, after İlkay Gündoğan and Aaron Mooy.

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:17 pm on 01 Jul

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Kumble to remain ICC panel's head: BCCI official

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 01 Jul 2016,Friday

According to a BCCI official, Anil Kumble, the newly appointed Indian team coach, can continue as the Chairman of the ICC Cricket Committee. Earlier it was being speculated that Kumble might have to step down from the post after his appointment as India's coach. The BCCI and the ICC are yet to release a formal statement related to the issue.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:41 pm on 01 Jul

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Wimbledon: You're an idiot, player tells umpire

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:21 pm on 01 Jul 2016,Friday

World number 27, Serbia's Viktor Troicki abused umpire Damiano Torella during his second round Wimbledon match on Thursday over a call given in favour of his opponent, Spain's Albert Ramos-Violas. Troicki was heard saying, “You’re the worst ever. Do you know what you did? You’re an idiot”. Troicki ultimately lost the five-set match and faces a fine for unsportsmanlike behaviour.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:21 pm on 01 Jul

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More officials than players in Pak's Rio squad

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:44 pm on 01 Jul 2016,Friday

Pakistan's 18-member contingent for the Rio Olympics includes 11 officials and only 7 players, with their national hockey team failing to qualify for the event. The squad consists of two swimmers, a judoka, two shooters and two sprinters, with all athletes coming through wildcards. Meanwhile, India is sending its largest-ever Olympic contingent this year, with 103 qualified athletes so far.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:44 pm on 01 Jul

'Cricket in 2024 Olympics if Rome wins host bid'

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:32 pm on 01 Jul 2016,Friday

The Italian Cricket Board President has revealed that cricket will be a part of the 2024 Olympics if Rome gets to host the tournament. As per new rules, host cities will have the opportunity to add five sports to the Games. Other cities vying for host status are Paris, Los Angeles and Budapest, with France also keen to add cricket.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:32 pm on 01 Jul

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India lose 0-1 to NZ in Six Nations tournament

short by Davis James / 03:32 am on 01 Jul 2016,Friday

India succumbed to their second defeat in the 2016 Six Nations Invitational Hockey Tournament as they lost 0-1 to New Zealand at Valencia, Spain on Thursday. Stephen Jenness scored for New Zealand in the 18th minute as the Black Sticks won their first game of the tournament. India will next play Argentina on July 2.

short by Davis James / 03:32 am on 01 Jul

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Brazil lends $895 million for safety at Olympics

short by Davis James / 11:02 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Brazil's government disbursed 2.9 billion reais ($895 million) to cover Olympic security spending by the state of Rio de Janeiro, which declared a state of fiscal emergency just weeks ahead of the global sporting event. The government is also seeking to step up security at Rio's Galeao international airport in the wake of recent attacks in Brussels and Istanbul.

short by Davis James / 11:02 pm on 30 Jun

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Zlatan does what he wants, tweets user

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:30 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Reacting to striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announcing his transfer to Manchester United, a user tweeted, “Usually no players announce their moves before United announce it... Every player except Zlatan of course. Does what he wants! #DareToZlatan.” Other tweets read, “Clubs don't announce Zlatan. Zlatan announces clubs” and “If you're not really excited right now it's because Zlatan didn't pick you.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:30 pm on 30 Jun

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Willis wears ‘RF’ shirt in match against Federer

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:22 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Tennis player Marcus Willis wore a shirt with the initials ‘RF’, during his Wimbledon match against Roger Federer on Wednesday. Willis complemented the jersey, from Federer's personal clothing line, with a Nike headband and Adidas shoes, similar to the Swiss. After the match, 772-ranked Willis said, "There is life after Wimbledon...I want more such experiences. I've earned myself a beer."

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:22 pm on 30 Jun

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Wimbledon: World no 124 beats French Open winner

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:18 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

World no 124 Jana Cepelova beat French Open women’s champion Garbine Muguruza in the second round of Wimbledon on Thursday. Unseeded Cepelova won the match in straight sets 6-3, 6-2 marking her third win over a top-five opponent in her career. Muguruza reached the women’s singles final in The Championships last year, but lost to Serena Williams.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:18 pm on 30 Jun

Dravid lauds BCCI’s U-19 World Cup cap decision

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:13 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

India U-19 team coach Rahul Dravid has said that BCCI’s decision to allow players to participate in only one U-19 World Cup, will reduce age-fudging. “Being allowed to play only one U-19 World Cup will mean people are less motivated to alter age. U-19 cricket should be more about exposure and less about results,” said Dravid.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:13 pm on 30 Jun

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‘Laxman not involved in conflict of interest’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:13 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

BCCI has clarified that VVS Laxman, who was part of the India team coach selection committee, is not involved in a conflict of interest case. There were reports stating that Laxman is the second-largest shareholder in Tenvic, a company owned by current coach Anil Kumble. However, Laxman clarified that he’d sold all his shares in March 2016.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:13 pm on 30 Jun

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1986 team better than Messi’s lot: Maradona

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

An audio message sent by football legend Diego Maradona to his 1986 World Cup winning teammates has the football great reportedly claiming that their team is better than Messi’s current lot. The transcript, published by Argentine media, has Maradona saying, “We didn't play against Chile. We won against Germany. Do you understand the difference between the two teams?”

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:09 pm on 30 Jun

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Ibrahimovic announces Manchester United move

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:08 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Swedish and former PSG striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed that he will be playing for Manchester United in the upcoming Premier League season. Zlatan tweeted on Thursday, “Time to let the world know. My next destination is @ManUtd”. Ibrahimovic will reunite with his former Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho, who takes over as club manager this season onwards.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:08 pm on 30 Jun

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Mutilated body found at Rio volleyball venue

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:47 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

A mutilated body has washed ashore at the Copacabana beach, which is the venue for the beach volleyball event at the Rio Olympics. Participating nations have called for greater security, with increased incidents of crime being reported in the city ahead of the Olympics starting August 5. Earlier, an Australian and two Spanish athletes were robbed at gunpoint.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:47 pm on 30 Jun

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Tour de France 2016 to begin on July 2

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 07:20 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

The annual multiple stage bicycle race, Tour de France, will be held in France from July 2 to July 24 this year. Twenty-two teams will participate in the 103rd edition of the Tour de France. The route for this year's 3,535 km distance race has 21 stages under categories like flat stages, medium mountain stages, and mountain stages.

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 07:20 pm on 30 Jun

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Phelps qualifies for 5th straight Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:37 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Michael Phelps will become the first US swimmer to appear in five Olympics after he won the 200-metre butterfly stroke USA selection trials for the Rio Games. Phelps had earlier announced his retirement after the London 2012 Olympics but made a comeback in 2014. Phelps has won 22 Olympic medals, including 18 Golds, the highest for any Olympian in history.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:37 pm on 30 Jun

World T20 to be a 12-team event: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:23 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

According to reports, the main draw of the ICC World T20 will feature 12 teams from the 2018 edition, up from the existing 10. Currently, the top eight ICC Full Member nations move to the second round, while two from the remaining teams advance through qualifiers. A total of four Associate nations will now be able to participate.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:23 pm on 30 Jun

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Messi fans plan march to protest his retirement

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:22 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Lionel Messi’s fans have planned a march on July 2 in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires to protest the striker’s decision to retire from international football. Over 100,000 fans have shown interest in the event, which is being publicised on Facebook. The venue for the march is the Obelisco de Buenos Aires, a landmark for celebrations and protests in the city.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:22 pm on 30 Jun

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Skateboarder performs ‘900’ stunt at 48 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:51 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

American skateboarder Tony Hawk (48) performed the rare ‘900’ stunt, to mark 17 years since he first did it at the X Games in 1999. The stunt involves completing two and a half 360-degree spins in the air before landing and is considered technically challenging. Hawk was able to achieve the feat after a few failed attempts.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:51 pm on 30 Jun

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BCCI to build its own cricket stadium

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:37 pm on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said the Board will build its own state-of-the-art cricket stadium, which will host marquee matches such as the IPL and World Cup finals. The decision was taken because of hassles involved in organising matches at State Board-owned venues. The stadium is likely to come up in Delhi and will be completed in five years.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:37 pm on 30 Jun

Brazil won a record 5th FIFA WC on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:46 am on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Brazil won a record 5th FIFA World Cup after defeating Germany 2-0 in the final on June 30, 2002. Playing under the captaincy of Cafu, then Brazilian squad was the second and the last team to win every game in a World Cup campaign. Brazilian forward, Ronaldo was awarded the Golden Boot after scoring eight goals in the tournament.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:46 am on 30 Jun

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Jason Roy's ton powers England to win over SL

short by Davis James / 10:18 am on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Jason Roy made 162 to lead England to a crushing six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the fourth one-day international at The Oval on Wednesday. Sri Lanka scored 305 for five in 42 overs with half centuries by Dhanushka Gunathilaka, Kusal Mendis, Dinesh Chandimal and Angelo Mathews. England reached the target with 11 balls to spare.

short by Davis James / 10:18 am on 30 Jun

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12 yrs since Maniche's 30-yard curler vs Holland

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:06 am on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Former Portuguese footballer, Maniche scored a long-range curler while playing against Holland in the semi-finals of Euro 2004 on June 30, 2004. Receiving the ball from a corner, Maniche took a touch near the edge of the penalty box before unleashing a curling shot which went past Edwin van der Sar to bundle into the far post.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:06 am on 30 Jun

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Shastri desperate to become coach: Gambhir

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:28 am on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Amid the controversy between Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly over the Indian team's head coach position, Gautam Gambhir said, "I think it was Shastri’s desperation to become the coach that led him to make such statements". "I feel that Anil Kumble is best man for the job and he has been, deservingly, rewarded with the coveted position", Gambhir added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:28 am on 30 Jun

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Djokovic, Federer reach Wimbledon round 3

short by Davis James / 12:19 am on 30 Jun 2016,Thursday

Seven-time champion Roger Federer advanced to the 3rd round of Wimbledon after defeating British player Marcus Willis 6-0, 6-3, 6-4 on Wednesday. Meanwhile, top seed Novak Djokovic defeated France's Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-3 7-6(5) to reach the third round of Wimbledon. Djokovic has now won 30 successive Grand Slam matches and currently holds all four Grand Slam titles.

short by Davis James / 12:19 am on 30 Jun

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Indian Rio-bound athletes advised to cover up

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:22 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

All Rio-bound Indian athletes have been warned by the Indian Olympic Association to cover up at all times during the upcoming Rio Olympics, so as to minimise bites from mosquitoes feared to carry the Zika virus. The athletes have been advised to wear long-sleeved shirts, tracksuit bottoms as much as possible and to use insect repellants.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:22 pm on 29 Jun

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Twitter reacts to Sangakkara's all-time XI

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:33 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to Kumar Sangakkara not including Sachin Tendulkar in his all-time XI team, a user tweeted, "Sangakkara picks deSilva ahead of Sachin in his All Time XI. Revenge will be when Binny announces his 11, picking Moeen Ali ahead of Murali". While another tweet read, "#Sanga doesn't have a cricket brain, he is jealous of Sachin's record".

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:33 pm on 29 Jun

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Statue of Messi unveiled in Buenos Aires

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:12 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

A statue of former Argentina captain Lionel Messi was unveiled in the capital city of Buenos Aires, following his retirement from international football on Monday. The Argentinian President, Mauricio Macri said that he hopes to meet the five-time Ballon d'Or winner next week to convince him to reconsider his decision and return to the national team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:12 pm on 29 Jun

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No Day-Night Test match in New Zealand tour

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:11 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

BCCI has refuted reports of having included a Day-Night Test match in New Zealand's tour of India, which begins in September. According to BCCI's official tour itinerary, all three Tests included in the tour have a scheduled begin time of 9:30 AM. BCCI President Anurag Thakur had said in April that India will play one Day-Night Test in the series.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:11 pm on 29 Jun

Badminton-playing robot developed

short by Davis James / 08:03 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Students and teachers at the University of Electronic Science and Technology, China, have developed a robot, nicknamed 'Robomintoner', that can play badminton. It uses a camera and has a binocular vision system, imitating humans, to locate the flying shuttlecock. It then uses Bluetooth to communicate the data to a base station to determine where the shuttlecock is likely to land.

short by Davis James / 08:03 pm on 29 Jun

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Shastri living in fool's paradise: Ganguly

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:54 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Following Ravi Shastri's comments about Sourav Ganguly's absence during his interview for the Indian team's head coach position, Ganguly said, “If Shastri thinks I was behind the appointment of Kumble as the coach and not him, then he's living in a fool’s paradise”. Ganguly added that Shastri should have been personally present at the meeting instead of holidaying in Bangkok.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:54 pm on 29 Jun

Harbhajan to sponsor disabled cricket team's kit

short by Davis James / 07:50 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Harbhajan Singh will sponsor the kit for the Indian disabled cricket team. The team is scheduled to play a tri-series in Afghanistan from July 20-30 where Pakistan will be the third participating team. "It would have cost us around ₹3 lakh had we made kits for the tour", the secretary of the Physically Challenged Cricket Association of India said.

short by Davis James / 07:50 pm on 29 Jun

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My punches will reply overconfident Kerry: Singh

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:16 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Ahead of the WBO Asia Pacific Super Middleweight Championship title bout against Australia's Kerry Hope, Vijender Singh said his punches will reply to overconfident Kerry. "Doubt is the enemy. I believe he’s not as strong as me and he’s not training like I’m training”, he added. The fight, which will be Vijender's maiden title bout, is scheduled for July 16.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:16 pm on 29 Jun

Neymar to feature in charity basketball match

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:07 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Brazilian footballer Neymar will feature in a charity basketball match after the American exhibition basketball team Harlem Globetrotters drafted him in their annual exercise of selecting people "who embody the Globetrotters' spirit and passion for basketball". He will feature alongside World number two golfer Jordan Spieth, Olympic swimming gold medalist Missy Franklin, and comedian Kevin Hart.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:07 pm on 29 Jun

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Caitlyn features on 'Sports Illustrated' cover

short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:46 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Reality television star Caitlyn Jenner, wearing the gold medal she won in the 1976 Olympics, has featured on the cover of the magazine 'Sports Illustrated' for its July issue. Caitlyn, who has worn a golden sequinned jumpsuit for the picture, revealed that she keeps the medal in her makeup bag. Notably, she has worn the medal publicly after 40 years.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:46 pm on 29 Jun

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Virat Kohli launches new venture Stepathlon Kids

short by Pragya Swastik / 04:35 pm on 29 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Cricketer Virat Kohli on Tuesday launched his new venture Stepathlon Kids that will help kids aged 8-12 years adopt a healthy lifestyle and make them aware about various health issues. A joint venture between Mumbai-based fitness startup Stepathlon Lifestyle and Kohli, Stepathlon Kids will conduct an annual 30-day pedometer-based virtual race, urging children to take 15,000 steps per day.

short by Pragya Swastik / 04:35 pm on 29 Jun

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India beat Ireland in Six Nations hockey c'ship

short by Davis James / 09:56 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

After losing their first match of the Six Nations Invitational Hockey Tournament against Germany, India fought back to win their second match as they defeated Ireland 2-1 at Valencia on Tuesday. After Kyle Good opened the scoring for Ireland in the 4th minute, goals from Talwinder Singh and Sardar Singh gave India their first win of the tournament.

short by Davis James / 09:56 pm on 28 Jun

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Shastri comments on coach selection process

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:31 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian cricket team director, Ravi Shastri claims that he has moved on from the disappointment of missing out on the Indian team's coach position. On being asked about Sourav Ganguly's absence during his interview, Shastri said, “All I can say is that Ganguly wasn't there when I was interviewed and you should ask what problem Ganguly has with me.”

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:31 pm on 28 Jun

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Dravid only Indian in Sangakkara's all-time XI

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:25 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid was the only Indian to feature in former Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara's all-time Dream XI. The squad also included Sri Lankans Muttiah Muralitharan, Aravinda de Silva, and Chaminda Vaas alongside Brian Lara, Ricky Ponting, Jacques Kallis, Adam Gilchrist and Matthew Hayden. Shane Warne and Wasim Akram completed the bowling attack of the squad.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:25 pm on 28 Jun

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Golf returns to Olympics after 112 years

short by Vani Vivek / 08:58 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

The 2016 Rio games will be the first Olympics after 112 years to host a golf event. Golf was discontinued in Olympics after being played in 1900 and 1904 but has been reintroduced for the 2016 and 2020 Olympics. Several top-ranked golfers including world number one Jason Day and four-time major winner Rory McIlroy have withdrawn from the event.

short by Vani Vivek / 08:58 pm on 28 Jun

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Top-ranked golfer pulls out of Rio '16 over Zika

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:53 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

World number one golfer, Australia's Jason Day has withdrawn from the upcoming Rio Olympics over fears of contracting the Zika virus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Earlier, four-time major champion Northern Irish golfer Rory McIlroy had also withdrawn from the Rio Olympics. Notably, a total of nine golfers have now withdrawn from the event so far.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:53 pm on 28 Jun

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CSK to bring back school tournament

short by Davis James / 07:52 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Chennai Super Kings, one of the two banned Indian Premier League franchises, are set to organise the third edition of the Junior Super Kings inter-school T20 cricket tournament from June 29. The tournament was not conducted last year. As many as 152 teams from across Tamil Nadu will take part in the competition.

short by Davis James / 07:52 pm on 28 Jun

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Dates, venues finalized for NZ's tour of India

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:51 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

BCCI have announced the dates and venues for New Zealand's tour of India in 2016. Kanpur, Indore, and Kolkata will host the three Tests, in that order, with Indore hosting its first ever Test from September 30. The one-day series starts in Dharamsala on October 15 and finishes on October 29 in Visakhapatnam, with stops in Delhi, Mohali, and Ranchi.

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:51 pm on 28 Jun

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Korean Olympian Oh Se-jong killed in crash

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:48 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Former Olympic short track speed skating champion Oh Se-jong was killed in a motorcycle crash in Seoul on Monday. The 33-year-old was killed after his motorcycle collided with a car making a U-turn. Oh was a member of South Korea’s gold medal winning 5,000 metres relay team at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:48 pm on 28 Jun

Kohli thanks Kroos for gifting signed jersey

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:48 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli thanked German footballer Toni Kroos on Twitter while posing with a signed Germany jersey gifted by the footballer. Kohli's post read, "Thank You @ToniKroos Sending a present for you as well. All The Best for the quarters #FirstNeverFollows #Euro16". Kroos had earlier promised to send a gift to the cricketer.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:48 pm on 28 Jun

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Twitter mocks England after crashing out of Euro

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:59 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

An English daily gave all the England football team players zero-rating for their performance against Iceland in the EURO. A user tweeted, "Literally everyone in England has resigned this week". Former England player Gary Lineker tweeted, "The worst defeat in our history. England beaten by a country with more volcanoes than professional footballers. Well played Iceland".

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:59 pm on 28 Jun

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India rise one spot in ICC ODI team rankings

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:41 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

India's 3-0 series win over Zimbabwe has seen them rise one spot to third in the latest ICC ODI rankings with 110 ratings points, ahead of South Africa on decimal points. Australia remain top-ranked after their tri-series win, 10 points ahead of second-placed New Zealand. West Indies gained most points, opening up a 7-point gap over Pakistan in ninth.

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:41 pm on 28 Jun

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Sadio Mane signs for Liverpool from Southampton

short by Davis James / 06:06 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Senegalese forward, Sadio Mane has joined Liverpool on a long-term contract from Southampton, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 24-year-old played two seasons for Southampton netting 25 goals in 75 appearances in all competitions. According to reports, Mane has signed a five-year contract with Liverpool, for a reported fee of approximately $45.5 million.

short by Davis James / 06:06 pm on 28 Jun

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Messi has received only 1 red card in his career

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:51 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Argentine footballer Lionel Messi received the first and only red card of his career less than a minute after making his international debut for Argentina in 2005. The record includes matches for both his national side Argentina and club FC Barcelona. Messi has played a total of 644 matches for Argentina and Barcelona scoring 508 goals.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 05:51 pm on 28 Jun

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Maradona urges Messi to reconsider retirement

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:38 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Former Argentina captain Diego Maradona has urged Lionel Messi to reconsider his international retirement and said, "He must go on because...he will reach Russia [World Cup 2018] in conditions to become world champion." Argentina President Mauricio Macri tweeted, "I hope we can continue to have the joy of seeing the world's best player for many years".

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:38 pm on 28 Jun

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Rajput wins silver medal at shooting World Cup

short by Vinay Sundar / 05:01 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

India's Sanjeev Rajput clinched silver in the 50-metre Rifle 3 Position event at the ISSF World Cup. His score for the three events combined was 456.9, 0.6 behind gold medal winner, Croatia's Petar Gorsa. This is his 3rd World Cup medal, having won gold in the same event in 2011 and silver in 10-metre Air Rifle in 2010.

short by Vinay Sundar / 05:01 pm on 28 Jun

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Indian minister tries to get bail citing Messi

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:47 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

West Bengal's former Sports Minister Madan Mitra, who was arrested in November 2015 over his alleged involvement in Saradha Scam, cited Lionel Messi's international retirement for getting bail. "Look at Lionel Messi, he is retiring after playing the best matches of his career, but I am yet to play my best", claimed Mitra.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:47 pm on 28 Jun

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Amul releases ad on Messi's int'l retirement

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:47 pm on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Following Lionel Messi's retirement from international football, Amul released an ad featuring the footballer on Tuesday. The poster shows the Amul girl consoling a disconsolate Messi and escorting him to the sidelines. The caption of the ad read “Messive shoes to fill. Enjoy the Lionel's share".

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:47 pm on 28 Jun

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Wimbledon follows strict ‘white’ dress code

short by Yash Kumar / 09:12 am on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Players at Wimbledon Championship are required to follow a strictly white dress code which includes caps, bandanas, wristbands, socks, shoes and shoe laces apart from the playing attire. The rules also state that any undergarments that are or can be visible during play must also be completely white. Seven-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer once described the rules as 'ridiculously strict'.

short by Yash Kumar / 09:12 am on 28 Jun

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To watch Messi play is like having orgasm: Figo

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:32 am on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Likening Messi’s play to having an orgasm, retired Real Madrid and Barcelona player Figo once remarked, "For me, to watch Messi play is a pleasure – it's like having an orgasm”. Declaring Messi as his successor, Argentine legend Maradona once said, "I have seen the player who will inherit my place in Argentine football and his name is Lionel Messi”.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 01:32 am on 28 Jun

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Messi was ‘Player of the Tournament’ in WC 2014

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:58 am on 28 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Lionel Messi won the ‘Golden Ball’ in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, after leading Argentina to the final. Following Argentina's loss in the final against Germany, Messi said, "I’m very hurt at not being able to bring the Cup to Argentina, I do not care about the Golden Ball". Messi won four Man of the Match awards in the tournament.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:58 am on 28 Jun

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No Indian in top 10 ODI bowlers' rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:40 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

There were no Indians in the top 10 of the latest ICC ODI bowlers' rankings released on Monday. West Indies' Sunil Narine retained the top spot in the rankings, while New Zealand's Trent Boult and Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan were second and third respectively. Placed on the eleventh spot, spinner R Ashwin is India's highest ranked bowler on the list.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:40 pm on 27 Jun

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De Villiers retains top spot in ICC ODI rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:55 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

South Africa's AB de Villiers and India's Virat Kohli retained the top two spots respectively in the latest ICC ODI batsmen's rankings, which were released on Monday. Australia, who are the top-ranked ODI team, have no batsman featuring in the list. India's Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan occupy the sixth and eighth spots respectively.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:55 pm on 27 Jun

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India lose 0-4 to Germany in Six Nations C'ship

short by Davis James / 10:29 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Reigning Olympic gold medallists Germany defeated India 4-0 in their opening match of the Six Nations Hockey tournament in Spain on Monday. Mats Grambusch scored a brace while Moritz Furste and Lukas Windfeder registered a goal apiece. India will now face Ireland in the next match which is scheduled to be held on Tuesday.

short by Davis James / 10:29 pm on 27 Jun

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Thermal cameras to find motors at Tour de France

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:07 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Thermal cameras will be used to detect hidden motors in bicycles in the upcoming Tour de France, the French Sports Secretary of State announced on Monday. The technology will be used besides magnetic resonance, used by the International Cycling Union, which detected a motor earlier this year in the bike of a Belgian cyclist at the Under-23 Cyclocross World Championships.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:07 pm on 27 Jun

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Padma Shri winner PT Usha was born on this day

short by Rahul Raj / 08:53 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

PT Usha, who celebrates her 52nd birthday on Monday, is a recipient of the prestigious national awards Padma Shri and Arjuna Award. She has won a total of 101 medals in athletics internationally and is popularly known by the nicknames “Udan Pari” and “the queen of Indian track and field”.

short by Rahul Raj / 08:53 pm on 27 Jun

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Amul releases ad on new India coach Kumble

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:36 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Following the announcement of Anil Kumble as the Indian cricket team's head coach, Amul released an ad featuring the cricketer on Monday. The poster shows the Amul girl photographing Kumble while he’s bowling. The caption reads “Kumble, zyaada le! Amul Jumbo snack.” Kumble was nicknamed Jumbo during his stint with the Indian cricket team.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:36 pm on 27 Jun

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Sehwag wishes Kevin Pietersen on his 36th b'day

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Virendra Sehwag wished his former Delhi Daredevils teammate Kevin Pietersen on his 36th birthday. Sehwag tweeted, "A very happy birthday @KP24. When we used to play for Delhi,I always thought, this KP will send the ball to CP." Another tweet read, "England's 4th highest run scorer in ODIs, and 5th highest in tests - Happy 36th birthday @KP24!"

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 27 Jun

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Messi in tears after Copa runner-up finish

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:01 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Argentina captain Lionel Messi was left in tears after losing the Copa America final to Chile on Monday. In the video, Messi is seen alongside teammate Sergio Aguero, who tries to console the five-time Ballon d'Or award winner. Messi later announced his retirement from international football after having lost finals of three major tournaments in the past three years.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:01 pm on 27 Jun

Wimbledon is world's oldest tennis tournament

short by Yash Kumar / 07:32 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

The Wimbledon championship, which begins on Monday, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. Started in 1877, Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam played on the game’s original ‘grass’ surface. Moreover, the tournament has always been held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club since its inception.

short by Yash Kumar / 07:32 pm on 27 Jun

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MotoGP racer uses scooter to finish race

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:39 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

MotoGP racer Marc Marquez used a photographer’s scooter to get to the pit when his bike crashed during the qualifying round of the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen. “I saw a scooter with a key in it and nobody around. I saw that it belonged to a photographer, but he let me go,” said Marquez, who finished fourth in qualifying.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:39 pm on 27 Jun

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Video showcases Messi's 50 goals for Argentina

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

A video showcases Lionel Messi's 50 goals scored for the Argentina football team. In addition to the 50 goals showcased, Messi scored another five in the recently concluded Copa America Centenario, making him the all-time highest goalscorer for Argentina. Messi, who made his international debut at the age of 18, featured for Argentina in 113 matches.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 27 Jun

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Alexis Sanchez wins Golden Ball at Copa America

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:30 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Chile forward Alexis Sanchez won the Golden Ball in the Copa America, which concluded on Monday. Sanchez scored three goals in the tournament, including a brace against Panama in the group stage. Sanchez posted a picture on Instagram with the trophies and captioned it, “I’m speechless. Just thank my team-mates and all the people who supported us. ..Now Chileans enjoy.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:30 pm on 27 Jun

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Twitter mocks Copa America final referee

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:50 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Reacting to referee Heber Lopes's antics during the Copa America final between Argentina and Chile on Monday, a user tweeted, "Referee handing out more cards than a dealer in Las Vegas." Other tweets read, "The referee is just playing Uno guys," and "You know you've done a good job as a referee when you need a police escort at halftime."

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:50 pm on 27 Jun

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Messi will always be the greatest, tweets user

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:04 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Reacting to Lionel Messi's retirement from international football, a user tweeted, "Lionel Messi will always be the greatest. The greatest years back and the greatest now and the greatest forever." Another tweet read, "First #Rexit then #Brexit & now #Mexit how many more exits are we to see? #LionelMessi shall be missed & Int. football won't be the same."

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:04 pm on 27 Jun

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117 yrs since 13-yr-old's 628-run record innings

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:33 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Thirteen-year-old British student Arthur Collins scored 628 runs, cricket's then highest individual score, while playing in a Clifton College house match on June 27, 1899. The record was broken 117 years later in January 2016 by Mumbai's Pranav Dhanawade, who scored 1009* in an under-16 inter-school tournament.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:33 pm on 27 Jun

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Australia beat West Indies to win Tri-Nation Series

short by Davis James / 03:11 pm on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

In the final of the Tri-Nation Series, Australia defeated West Indies by 58 runs at Bridgetown on Sunday. Batting first, Australia scored 270/9 in 50 overs after Matthew Wade top-scored with 57*(52). In reply, West Indies were bowled out for 212, with Josh Hazlewood picking up 5/50 and man-of-the-match, Mitchell Marsh finishing with figures of 3/32.

short by Davis James / 03:11 pm on 27 Jun

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Lionel Messi retires from international football

short by Jatan Desai / 10:57 am on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Argentina skipper Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football following Argentina’s loss to Chile in Copa America final. Messi, who missed a penalty in the shootout of the final, has never won a major tournament with Argentina. "For me the national team is over. I've done all I can, it hurts not to be a champion," Messi said.

short by Jatan Desai / 10:57 am on 27 Jun

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Chile beat Argentina to win Copa America

short by Jatan Desai / 10:24 am on 27 Jun 2016,Monday

Chile upset favourites Argentina with a penalty shootout victory in the Copa America final on Monday to retain their title in the world's oldest continental soccer competition. Lionel Messi missed from the spot in the shootout as Chile won the penalty shootout 4-2 and extended Argentina's trophy drought to 24 years.

short by Jatan Desai / 10:24 am on 27 Jun

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Twitter blasts Chappell over Team India comments

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:24 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Twitter users criticized former Indian coach Greg Chappell over his tweet which read, "Too often in the past, Indian teams have tried to take short-cuts rather than work hard so any success has been fleeting". A user reacted to it by tweeting, "Greg Chappell who told his bowler to bowl underarm to win is accusing #Indians of shortcuts #Irony #cricket".

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:24 pm on 26 Jun

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Harbhajan Singh wrestles with Khali’s student

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:14 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh visited WWE wrestler The Great Khali’s wrestling academy in Jalandhar recently, where he was challenged to a bout by the wrestler’s student. The 35-year-old accepted the challenge and knocked down the wrestler in one stroke, after which Khali presented a ‘gada’ to the cricketer as a memento.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:14 pm on 26 Jun

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Srinivasan elected TNCA President for 15th time

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:11 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Former BCCI President and ICC Chairman N Srinivasan has been elected unopposed as the president of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. Srinivasan has been occupying the post since 2002, and this is the 15th consecutive time that he has been re-elected. Srinivasan was removed as BCCI chief after the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal, with his son-in-law found guilty of betting.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:11 pm on 26 Jun

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Afghan players chase boy who refused polio drops

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:02 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

A picture has emerged in which Afghanistan cricketer Gulbadin Naib is seen chasing a boy who refused to take polio drops. The picture was posted by an Afghan journalist on Twitter. Afghanistani cricketers have been involved in a polio eradication programme in the country and are working in collaboration with the UNICEF.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:02 pm on 26 Jun

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Mascot Games organised in the US

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:21 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

The 23rd Annual Mascot Games, held in Orlando, Florida, USA, were attended by 23 mascots from several American sports tournaments. Mascots from leagues including the NBA, MLS, and NFL, besides others, participated in games like obstacle course race, musical chairs, trampoline games and a gladiator duel. The event was a fundraiser, with the proceeds going to a children's organisation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:21 pm on 26 Jun

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Boxing is dead in India: Mary Kom

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:19 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

MC Mary Kom has said that boxing is dead in India, citing the lack of major competitions. “I miss tears welling up in my eyes when I see the Indian flag going up after I had won a medal in an international event,” she said. The boxer was recently denied a wildcard entry to the Rio Olympics by the IOC.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:19 pm on 26 Jun

Serena Williams features in Beyoncé's new video

short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:12 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Tennis player Serena Williams has appeared in the video for Beyoncé's new single 'Sorry'. Serena is seen twerking in the video, which has been directed by Beyoncé along with Kahlil Joseph. 'Sorry' is from Beyoncé's latest album 'Lemonade' and features the line "He better call Becky with the good hair", which reportedly refers to her husband Jay-Z cheating on her.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:12 pm on 26 Jun

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Rio-bound sprinter breaks 400m national record

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:09 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Sprinter Muhammad Anas on Sunday became the 100th member of the Indian Rio Olympics contingent after setting a 400-metre sprint national record by clocking 45.40 seconds at the Polish Athletics Championship in Bydgoszcz. The 21-year-old had initially broken the 45.47-second national record on Friday, by clocking 45.44 seconds, but had missed out on a Rio berth by 0.04 seconds.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:09 pm on 26 Jun

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First Indian Olympic contingent had 1 athlete

short by Vani Vivek / 06:08 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

India participated in the Olympics for the first time in 1900 in Paris and was represented by only one athlete- Norman Pritchard. He competed in athletics and won the silver medal in 200-metre sprint and 200-metre hurdle events. This was the only time India sent a single athlete to the Olympics.

short by Vani Vivek / 06:08 pm on 26 Jun

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Maria Sharapova to study at Harvard University

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:15 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Tennis player Maria Sharapova has enrolled herself at the Harvard Business School, USA, following her two-year doping ban by the International Tennis Federation. Sharapova posted a picture on her Facebook and Twitter pages with the caption, “Not sure how this happened but Hey Harvard! Can't wait to start the program!”

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:15 pm on 26 Jun

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Rahul Dravid has a ‘Wall’ dedicated to him

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 04:52 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

To commemorate Rahul Dravid’s 10,000 Test runs, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) had built a wall with 10,000 bricks in the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. A metal statue of Dravid playing his trademark cover-drive along with the words “Commitment, Consistency, Class” are inscribed on the wall. Interestingly, Dravid is nicknamed 'The Wall' in the cricketing world.

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 04:52 pm on 26 Jun

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Qatar using 3D printers to test stadium designs

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:45 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Engineers in Qatar are using 3D-printed models of 2022 FIFA World Cup stadiums to test their resistance against the country's desert climate. The height of the stadiums is being adjusted to mitigate the impact of sandstorms that occur frequently in the country. Tests have been carried out on models of two stadiums and a third is being printed for testing.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:45 pm on 26 Jun

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Indian Olympic squad crosses 100 for 1st time

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:31 pm on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

The Indian contingent for the Rio Olympics went up to 103 members on Sunday, the highest ever, with five sportspersons qualifying in the last 24 hours. Sprinter Muhammad Anas became the 100th member of the contingent when he qualified for the 400-metre event. India's highest contingent before 2016 was at London 2012, consisting of 83 members.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:31 pm on 26 Jun

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Colombia beat USA 1-0 to finish third in Copa America

short by Davis James / 11:32 am on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Colombia defeated USA 1-0 in in the 2016 Copa America third-place match at the University of Phoenix Stadium, Arizona on Saturday. Carlos Bacca scored for Colombia from a headed pass by Santiago Arias in the 31st minute to score the only goal of the match. Colombia's Arias and USA's Michael Orozco were sent off during stoppage time after an altercation.

short by Davis James / 11:32 am on 26 Jun

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Portugal defeat Croatia to seal quarter-final spot

short by Davis James / 10:37 am on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Portugal beat Croatia 1-0 in the third UEFA Euro 2016 Round of 16 fixture at Lens on Saturday to make it to the quarter-final of the competition. Ricardo Quaresma scored for Portugal in the 117th minute. With this win, Portugal reached the quarter-final of the Euros for the sixth time, more than any other team.

short by Davis James / 10:37 am on 26 Jun

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Olympic gold medallist claims he has Zika virus

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:37 am on 26 Jun 2016,Sunday

Jamaican Olympic gold medal-winning athlete Kemar Bailey-Cole has claimed he is suffering from the Zika virus. Cole, who won Gold in the 4x100m relay in London 2012 alongside Usain Bolt, is however continuing to train for a Rio berth despite the illness. Several athletes have pulled out of the Rio Olympics due to concerns over the Zika virus.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:37 am on 26 Jun

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Chand 1st Indian woman in Olympics 100m since PT Usha

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:34 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

Indian athlete Dutee Chand is the first Indian woman since PT Usha to qualify for 100m event in the Olympics. PT Usha had clocked a time of 12.27 seconds in 1980 Olympics, while Chand qualified by clocking 11.30 seconds. Notably, Dutee was barred from participating in the 2014 Commonwealth Games due to higher testosterone levels than permissible in female athletes.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:34 pm on 25 Jun

Bangar to be India's batting coach for WI tour

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:23 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

Former cricketer Sanjay Bangar has been named batting coach of the Indian team for the West Indies tour, starting in July. Bangar was batting coach during Ravi Shastri’s tenure as team director and was in charge of the team during the recently-concluded Zimbabwe tour. Cricketer Abhay Sharma has been named fielding coach, with Anil Kumble being consulted for both appointments.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:23 pm on 25 Jun

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Want to change BCCI’s name: Anurag Thakur

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:33 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has revealed that the name 'Board of Control for Cricket in India' might be changed. Thakur said, “We want to do away with the word ‘Control’. We want to care for our fans, players, coaches, selectors, administrators and all other stakeholders who matter in cricket.” The name has existed since the Board was formulated in 1928.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:33 pm on 25 Jun

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Surviving Atlanta bombing made me focused: Paes

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

Tennis player Leander Paes has revealed in a book that surviving the Centennial Park bombing during the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games made him more focused. "I had a determination that went beyond what had propelled me when I just played for myself,” wrote Paes in the book 'My Olympic Journey'. Paes won the Bronze in the men’s singles that year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:32 pm on 25 Jun

FIFA has more members than the United Nations

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:53 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

With 211 member associations, football’s governing body FIFA has more members than the United Nations, which has 193 members at present. While FIFA was founded in 1904 by seven European countries, the UN was founded in 1945 with 51 founding members. India was one of the founding members of the UN but got FIFA’s affiliation only after independence in 1948.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:53 pm on 25 Jun

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Ex-WWE wrestler 'CM Punk' set to make UFC debut

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

Former WWE wrestler Phil “CM Punk” Brooks is set to make his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut in September at the UFC 203. Brooks holds no professional fighting experience apart from WWE's orchestrated fighting. Previously, WWE wrestlers including Brock Lesnar and Dave Bautista have also participated in mixed martial art fighting.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:08 pm on 25 Jun

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Lalchand Rajput named coach of Afghanistan team

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:07 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

Former Indian cricketer Lalchand Rajput has been made the head coach of the Afghanistan national cricket team, taking over from former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq, who vacated the post in April 2016. Rajput managed the Indian team when they won the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup, and had recently applied for the post of Indian team head coach.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:07 pm on 25 Jun

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Jitu Rai wins silver medal at Shooting World Cup

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:44 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

Shooter Jitu Rai clinched the silver medal in 10-metre air pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation World Cup in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday. This is Rai's sixth World Cup medal, and his second this year, after a gold medal in Bangkok in March. In 2014, Rai had become the first Indian shooter to qualify for the Rio Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:44 pm on 25 Jun

Dutee Chand 99th Indian to qualify for Rio 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:31 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

Odisha sprinter Dutee Chand became the 99th member of the Indian Rio contingent, qualifying for women’s 100-metre sprint. Chand beat the qualifying mark of 11.32 seconds by clocking 11.30 seconds, which is a national record, at the XXVI International Meeting in Kazakhstan. She is the first Indian woman to qualify for the event since PT Usha in 1980.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:31 pm on 25 Jun

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84 years since India played its first test match

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:00 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

Captained by the Maharaja of Porbandar, India played its first ever Test match on June 25, 1932, against England at Lord's. Played over the course of four days, including one rest day, the Test ended with England winning by 158 runs. Notable contributions in the match included Amar Singh's 51 in the second innings and Mohammad Nissar's 5/93.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:00 pm on 25 Jun

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28 yrs since van Basten's right-footed volley

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:51 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

Netherland's Marco van Basten scored a right-footed volley from a tight angle against the erstwhile USSR in the 1988 European Championship's final on June 25. He met a cross almost six metres from the right-hand goal line, before unleashing a top-spin volley which bundled just inside the far post. The Dutch won their maiden Euro title after their 2-0 win.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:51 pm on 25 Jun

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India won its 1st World Cup on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

The Indian cricket team won their first World Cup title on June 25, 1983. The Indian cricket team beat two-time defending champions West Indies by 43 runs, to become only the second team to win the title. Facing 66-1 odds for winning the title, India's win registered the lowest ever score successfully defended in a World Cup final till date.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:06 pm on 25 Jun

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Eng record highest ever 10-wicket win in ODIs

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:09 am on 25 Jun 2016,Saturday

England registered the highest-ever run chase without losing a wicket, in their 10-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second ODI on Friday. Openers Alex Hales' 133*(110) and Jason Roy's 112*(95) helped England chase down 254 in 34.1 overs. The previous record was held by New Zealand openers Martin Guptill and Tom Latham, chasing down 236 against Zimbabwe in 2015.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:09 am on 25 Jun

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Umpire wears arm shield during England-SL ODI

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:24 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

Umpire Bruce Oxenford wore a forearm shield while officiating in the England-Sri Lanka second ODI at Edgbaston on Friday. The umpire first wore the self-designed shield in a T20 warm-up match between Australia and West Indies in March, and also during the IPL. This is the first time the shield has been used in an international match.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:24 pm on 24 Jun

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India U-19 players will not play in multiple WCs

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:08 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

The BCCI has decided to disallow Indian under-19 cricketers from appearing in multiple editions of the under-19 Cricket World Cup. The committee also decided that players selected for Indian under-19 teams will only be allowed to play two seasons of under-19 domestic cricket. Earlier, players including Ravindra Jadeja had appeared in two under-19 World Cups owing to age eligibility.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:08 pm on 24 Jun

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Difficult to fit Olympics in cricket season: ICC

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

ICC's head of global development, Tim Anderson said that including two bi-yearly World Twenty20s and a T20 event at the Olympic Games in a four-year cycle is difficult. Earlier, the International Olympic Committee had reportedly suggested the ICC to apply for the inclusion of a Twenty20 cricket event in the Olympics, featuring up to 12 teams, both men and women.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:00 pm on 24 Jun

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Mom-son duo play in competitive cricket match

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

England’s Leigh Cricket Club has become the first team to play a mother-son duo together in a competitive senior match. Helen Smith (47) took up the offer to play in her 14-year-old son’s team after they were one player short for the game against Highfield in the Liverpool and District Cricket Premier Division. Smith plays for the LCC women's team.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:27 pm on 24 Jun

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Harmanpreet 1st Indian woman in int'l T20 league

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:38 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

Indian women’s team all-rounder and vice-captain Harmanpreet Kaur has become the first Indian female cricketer to sign for an overseas T20 league, after the BCCI allowed their participation in international leagues earlier this month. Kaur has signed up for the current Women’s Big Bash League champions, Sydney Thunder, for the second season of the league in December-January.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:38 pm on 24 Jun

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In Pictures: 2016 Rio Olympics athletes’ village

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:58 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

The 2016 Rio Olympics athletes’ village was unveiled on Thursday, on the occasion of Olympic Day. The Village consists of 31 buildings with 3,604 apartments, a cafeteria, gym, post office, bank and a first-aid centre. Almost 17,000 athletes and team officials during the Olympic Games, and 6,000 people during the Paralympic Games, are expected to stay in the Village.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:58 pm on 24 Jun

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Messi got his 1st Barca contract on a napkin

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 07:52 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

Lionel Messi, at the age of 13, was awarded his first informal contract for Barcelona on a table napkin by their Technical Secretary Charly Rexach in 2000. Messi was suffering from growth hormone deficiency at the time and Barcelona agreed to pay £80,000 for his treatment. "I’ll go down in Barcelona’s history", Rexach later said on offering Messi a contract.

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 07:52 pm on 24 Jun

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India jumps to number 5 in world hockey rankings

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:09 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

Following their silver medal win in the Champions Trophy in London this month, the Indian men’s hockey team has risen two places to number five in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) rankings. This is only the second time India has managed to break through in the top five since the ranking system was started in 2003.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:09 pm on 24 Jun

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Only one man has seen both 10 wicket hauls live

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:08 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

Richard Stokes, an English cricket fan, was 10 years old in 1956 when he witnessed English bowler Jim Laker take the first 10 wicket haul in an innings in Test cricket history. Incidentally, 43 years later, Stokes was in India and was present at Ferozeshah Kotla Stadium in Delhi when Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets against Pakistan in 1999.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 07:08 pm on 24 Jun

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Overseas mini IPL to be held in September

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:33 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

An overseas mini-IPL will be organised by the BCCI in September, President Anurag Thakur revealed in Dharamsala on Friday. The tournament is intended to replace the Champions League T20, which was mutually scrapped last year by the three founding Boards, Cricket Australia, Cricket South Africa and the BCCI. The duration, venue and scheduled of the mini-IPL will be revealed later.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:33 pm on 24 Jun

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78 years since first televised Test match

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:32 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

The first Test match was televised 78 years ago on June 24, 1938, in which Australia played against England at Lord’s. The Test, which was the second of the five-Test Ashes series, was broadcast live by the BBC. The match ended in a draw, with English batsman Wally Hammond scoring 240 runs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:32 pm on 24 Jun

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#HappyBirthdayMessi trending on Twitter today

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:11 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

On the occasion of Lionel Messi's 29th birthday, #HappyBirthdayMessi was a top Indian Twitter trend on Friday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "#OnThisDay, nearly thirty years ago, one of the two greatest footballers of our generation was born. #HappyBirthdayMessi". While another user's tweet read, "Maradona was Maradona sometimes, Messi is Maradona everyday #HappyBirthdayMessi".

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:11 pm on 24 Jun

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Dravid was first choice for coach: BCCI Prez

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:18 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has revealed that Rahul Dravid was the first choice for the role of India coach, ahead of Anil Kumble. Thakur said he’d offered Dravid the position, but the former turned it down citing family commitments and willingness to coach the junior team. The U-19 team made it to the World Cup finals this year under Dravid.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:18 pm on 24 Jun

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Tendulkar, Gayle in McCullum’s All-Time XI

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:16 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has revealed his All-Time Playing XI, with Sir Vivian Richards as captain. Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian on the list, which has four Australians including Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, Mitchell Johnson and Adam Gilchrist. Tim Southee, Trent Boult feature from New Zealand, besides Chris Gayle, Brian Lara and Jacques Kallis.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:16 pm on 24 Jun

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Anil Kumble bowled with a broken jaw against WI

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:34 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

After being hit by a bouncer while batting which broke his jaw, Anil Kumble bowled 14 consecutive overs against West Indies in 2002. Kumble dismissed batsman Brian Lara while bowling with the injury. Moreover, Kumble had sustained a finger injury in his final Test against Australia in 2008 when he bowled with 11 stitches to pick 3 wickets.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 12:34 pm on 24 Jun

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Jasprit Bumrah no 2 in T20I bowling rankings

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:29 pm on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

Pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who took five wickets in three T20s against Zimbabwe, has reached a career-best number two in the latest ICC T20I rankings. Bumrah, who is now India’s highest-ranked bowler, has gone up six places and surpassed R Ashwin, who is now ranked seventh. WI spinner Samuel Badree is number one, leading Bumrah by 46 points.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:29 pm on 24 Jun

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Kuwait seeks $1 bn damages over Olympic ban

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:27 am on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

The Kuwait government has filed a lawsuit in a Swiss court, seeking $1 bn as damages from the International Olympic Committee, following the country’s suspension from the Olympics. IOC and FIFA suspended Kuwait, for the third time since 2007, due to government interference in sports-related activities in the country. Kuwait is blacklisted by 16 other sports federations.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:27 am on 24 Jun

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IBM Watson to scan faces at Wimbledon

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:37 am on 24 Jun 2016,Friday

IBM's machine learning platform Watson is set to scan facial expressions of audience members at the Wimbledon 2016 Tennis Championships. Cameras linked to Watson will work out the player being most supported during the tournament by the audience's facial scan data. The platform will additionally scan conversations on social media platforms to analyse relevant trending content.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:37 am on 24 Jun

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Kumble holds the record for most LBWs in Tests

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 10:52 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Anil Kumble holds the record for most Leg Before Wickets in Tests with 156 dismissals in a Test career spanning over 18 years. With 210 LBWs across all formats, Kumble comes third behind Muttiah Muralitharan (216) and Wasim Akram (211). Moreover, Kumble is a joint record-holder for most caught and bowled wickets in Tests with Muralitharan.

short by Vaibhav Gupta / 10:52 pm on 23 Jun

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Nike recall ‘skimpy’ Wimbledon dresses

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:40 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Nike have recalled their Wimbledon female tennis dresses for alteration, after complaints that the outfit is too revealing. Players have complained that the $111 dress flies above the waistline and disrupts their game. British player Katie Boulter wore a belt during this week’s qualifying rounds to keep the dress in place, while Czech Lucie Hradecka wore knee-length leggings.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:40 pm on 23 Jun

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AR Rahman appeals for funds for swimmer

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:39 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Musician AR Rahman has appealed for financial help on Twitter for open-water swimmer Bhakti Sharma. The swimmer has started a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for her training and has managed to raise ₹1,12,000 so far. Sharma holds a number of records, including a world record for swimming 2.28 kms in 41.14 minutes in 1°C temperature in the Antarctic Ocean.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:39 pm on 23 Jun

Kohli to endorse anti-ragging campaign: Reports

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

As per reports, Virat Kohli will be the face of HRD Ministry’s anti-ragging campaign in universities across the country. Kohli will feature in TV commercials and posters with appeals to students to curb ragging. The Ministry’s anti-ragging posters read, “Show your swagger, don’t be a ragger” and “You wanna kill your career? Then go ahead, pull the trigger”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 23 Jun

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Kept wickets with blurred vision and pain: Dhoni

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:50 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Indian limited-overs captain MS Dhoni revealed he kept wickets with blurred vision in the third T20I versus Zimbabwe. A bail flung into Dhoni’s eye after he was bowled while batting. Dhoni posted a picture on Facebook with the caption, “That's what happens when u get hit by bails, lucky only had to keep wkts with blurred vision and pain”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:50 pm on 23 Jun

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Boxers Manoj, Vikas qualify for Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:43 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Boxers Manoj Kumar and Vikas Krishan have qualified for the Rio Olympics, after beating Rakhimov Shakvakatdzhon and Lee Dongyun, respectively, in the AIBA World Olympic qualification event in Azerbaijan. Before them, Shiva Thapa was the only Indian boxer with an Olympic berth. Two other boxers, Devendro Singh and Sumit Sangwan, are still in the running for an Olympic quota.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:43 pm on 23 Jun

Twitter praises Anil Kumble’s appointment

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:36 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Reacting to Anil Kumble’s appointment as head coach of the Indian team, Harsha Bhogle tweeted, “Anil Kumble is an outstanding choice as coach of India. The expectations from him will be huge.” Other tweets read, “As soon as Kumble applied, there couldn't be any other choice” and “Big times ahead. Finally a sharp, calm mind to work for our team”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:36 pm on 23 Jun

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Champions Trophy might be scrapped after 2021

short by Davis James / 06:26 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly expected to scrap the ICC Champions Trophy after the 2021 edition of the tournament. Reports state that many people within the ICC feel that a Champions Trophy would be reduced to a redundant entity if the recently proposed ODI league system comes into place.

short by Davis James / 06:26 pm on 23 Jun

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Anil Kumble named head coach of Indian team

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:17 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Former captain Anil Kumble was named the head coach of the Indian team on Thursday for a one-year period. The decision was made after BCCI's advisory panel consisting of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman interviewed 21 candidates for the job. Kumble, who is the third highest wicket-taker in Test cricket history, played for India from 1990 to 2008.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:17 pm on 23 Jun

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Paul Scholes to play in Futsal League in India

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:36 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has become the second marquee signing of the Premier Futsal League and will play in the first edition of the tournament in India. Scholes follows Portuguese footballer Deco, who was the first marquee player of the league. The Futsal League, which has Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador, kicks off on July 15.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:36 pm on 23 Jun

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First ever T20 century was scored on this day

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:32 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

The first ever century of the T20 format was scored on June 23 by Australian all-rounder Ian Harvey in 2003. In the Gloucestershire vs Warwickshire match of England's first Twenty20 Cup, Harvey scored 100 off 50 balls for Gloucestershire. Notably, 76 runs of the century came from boundaries in just 17 balls.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:32 pm on 23 Jun

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Rape-accused in Zimbabwe absolved of all charges

short by Davis James / 04:23 pm on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

The Indian nationals who were accused of rape at the Team India hotel during the India-Zimbabwe series in Harare have been absolved of all charges by Justice Mawadze of the Zimbabwe High Court. Krishna Satyanarayana and Ravi Krishnan were both remanded in custody and produced for their bail hearing on Tuesday where Harare magistrate Elijah Makomo had denied bail.

short by Davis James / 04:23 pm on 23 Jun

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Italy lose 0-1 to Republic of Ireland

short by Davis James / 10:05 am on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Italy lost the last match of their Euro 2016 group stages 0-1 against the Republic of Ireland at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Wednesday. Robbie Brady scored the winner for Ireland in the 85th minute. With this victory, Republic of Ireland entered the knockout stage of the tournament.

short by Davis James / 10:05 am on 23 Jun

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Dhoni equals Ponting's all-time captaincy record

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:13 am on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Indian limited overs captain MS Dhoni equalled former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting's all-time captaincy record when he led India in the 324th international match. After being appointed captain in 2007, Dhoni has lead India to 27 Test victories, 107 ODI victories and 40 T20I victories in 60 Tests, 194 ODIs and 70 T20Is, making him India's most successful captain ever.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:13 am on 23 Jun

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Sourav Ganguly to write book on cricketing life

short by Vinay Sundar / 02:12 am on 23 Jun 2016,Thursday

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly will write a book titled 'A Century is Not Enough' based on his life and cricketing career. While the book won't be an autobiography, its contents will be drawn from the highs and lows of Ganguly's career, talking about the challenges a sportsman faces. The book will be available in bookstores from early next year.

short by Vinay Sundar / 02:12 am on 23 Jun

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Ronaldo 1st player to score in 4 Euro editions

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:30 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score in four different editions of the UEFA European Championship, after scoring twice against Hungary on Wednesday. Ronaldo, playing his 17th match, became the all-time leader in Euro finals appearances. With his seventh and eighth goal, he also became the second highest goalscorer in Euro history, one behind France's Michel Platini.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:30 pm on 22 Jun

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Oldest surviving cricket video released

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:04 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The British Film Institute (BFI) has released what it considers as the oldest surviving cricket video, featuring England's Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji practising batting strokes in the nets during England's 1897-98 Ashes tour of Australia. On the five-match tour, Ranjitsinhji scored 457 runs at an average of 50.77, which included a century and three half-centuries.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:04 pm on 22 Jun

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20 years since Dravid faced first ball in Tests

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:46 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Cricketer Rahul Dravid faced his first delivery in International Test Cricket on June 22, 1996 against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Rahul Dravid faced 31,258 deliveries in Test cricket, which are most by any batsman. Dravid scored over 13,000 runs in his Test career and is the second highest run scorer for India in Test matches, behind only Sachin Tendulkar.

short by Abhishek Bansal / 10:46 pm on 22 Jun

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Swedish player sent off for farting during match

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:38 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Adam Ljungkvist, who plays for the Swedish Football Division 3 club Järna SK, was given a second yellow card for farting during a match after the referee deemed it as an act of “deliberate provocation". The 25-year-old, who committed the “unsportsmanlike behaviour” during a reserve match against Pershagen SK said, "I had a bad stomach, so I simply let go".

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:38 pm on 22 Jun

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Messi fan tweets & executes pitch invasion plan

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:01 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Lionel Messi fan, Michael Soto tweeted about his plan of invading the pitch in Wednesday's Copa America match between Argentina and the United States and was able to successfully carry it out as well. Soto ran onto the pitch to fall down on Messi's feet and hugged the Argentine footballer before getting his Argentina jersey signed by him.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:01 pm on 22 Jun

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A religion is named after Maradona in Argentina

short by Sumedha Sehra / 09:19 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

A religion is named after legendary footballer Diego Maradona, which was created by his fans in 1998. The 'Maradonian Church' has 10 commandments including “Defend the Argentina shirt” and “Make Diego your middle name”. Its followers celebrate October 30, Maradona's birthday, as Christmas and June 22, the day of Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal against England, as Easter.

short by Sumedha Sehra / 09:19 pm on 22 Jun

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Twitter applauds India's series win over Zim

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:16 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Congratulating the Indian team for its T20I series win over Zimbabwe, a user tweeted, “Bollywood and Dhoni both believe in happy endings”. While other users reacted with tweets like, “MS Dhoni won his retirement from T20 cricket by just 3 runs” and “India won! What a thrilling finish that was! Thanks to Sran for making it nail biting”.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:16 pm on 22 Jun

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Rory McIlroy pulls out of Olympics fearing Zika

short by Davis James / 08:35 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

World number four golfer Rory McIlroy has decided to withdraw from the upcoming Rio Olympics over the threat of Zika virus. The 27-year-old was set to represent Northern Ireland as the sport returns to the Olympics for the first time since 1904. McIlroy is among the three players, including Tiger Woods, to win three majors by the age of 25.

short by Davis James / 08:35 pm on 22 Jun

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India win T20I series against Zimbabwe

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:06 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

India won the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe 2-1 after winning the third T20I in Harare by 3 runs on Wednesday. Batting first, Kedar Jadhav's 58(42) helped India reach 138/6. In reply, Dhawal Kulkarni's figures of 2/23 helped India restrict Zimbabwe to 135/6. Zimbabwe have never won a T20I series which has included more than one match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:06 pm on 22 Jun

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Jaguar shot dead after Olympic Torch ceremony

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The jaguar, Juma, who took part in a Rio Olympic Torch Relay ceremony in Manaus, Brazil, was shot dead after escaping from its handlers. It was shot with tranquiliser darts as it approached a military personnel, who then shot it with a pistol. Organisers said that it was a mistake to exhibit the Olympic torch near a chained wild animal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 pm on 22 Jun

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Anju Bobby resigns as Kerala Sports Council Head

short by Davis James / 07:04 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Indian Olympian Anju Bobby George, who alleged that Kerala Sports Minister EP Jayarajan had insulted her by accusing her of corruption, resigned as the President of the Kerala Sports Council on Wednesday. "It is not proper to continue even after hearing all these allegations", she said and added that, along with her, 12 Council officials have also stepped down.

short by Davis James / 07:04 pm on 22 Jun

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Vijender alleges bias in Rio wild-card snub

short by Davis James / 06:06 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Indian boxer Vijender Singh has questioned the International Boxing Association-appointed ad-hoc committee's decision to seek an Olympics wild card entry only for Mary Kom, and not for him. Vijender, who began his pro career with six straight knockout victories, said, "Three Olympic Games, Olympic medal, Asian Games and Commonwealth medals what else does one need to be considered?"

short by Davis James / 06:06 pm on 22 Jun

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Munaf Patel faked his age to play in IPL: Warne

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:38 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Former Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne has revealed that former teammate Munaf Patel faked his age to play in IPL. During IPL's inaugural season, Warne asked Patel about his age, to which he replied whether he wanted to know his real age (then 35) or IPL age (registered as 29). If proved true, this could lead to debarment from cricket.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:38 pm on 22 Jun

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30 yrs since Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:31 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Argentina's Diego Maradona scored the 'Hand of God' goal against England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-finals on June 22. In the same game, he went past five English players on a 10-second 55-metre run to score what is widely regarded as the 'Goal of the Century'. Argentina won the match 2–1 and went on to win the World Cup.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:31 pm on 22 Jun

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Indian rape-accused gave MoM in 3rd Ind-Zim ODI

short by Davis James / 04:30 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Indian national, Krishna Satyanarayana Gandlur, who has been accused of raping a Harare woman has been confirmed as being present in the post-match ceremony after the third India-Zimbabwe ODI. Photos revealed that Jasprit Bumrah received the man of the match cheque from Satyanarayana, who is linked with ITW Sports. The other accused, Ravi Krishnan, is a businessman based in Zambia.

short by Davis James / 04:30 pm on 22 Jun

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Messi becomes top goalscorer for Argentina

short by Davis James / 01:48 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Argentina forward Lionel Messi became his country's all-time top goalscorer on Wednesday when he scored in the Copa America semi-final against the United States to take his international tally to 55 goals. The goal in his 112th international game lifts him above Gabriel Batistuta, who scored 54 goals in 78 games for the two-time world champions.

short by Davis James / 01:48 pm on 22 Jun

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Argentina defeat USA 4-0 to reach Copa Final

short by Davis James / 01:34 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Argentina booked their place in the Copa America 2016 final after claiming a 4-0 victory over hosts US on Wednesday. Goals from Ezequiel Lavezzi, Lionel Messi and a brace from Gonzalo Higuain settled the contest in the favour of La Albiceleste. Argentina will now meet the winner of the match between Chile and Colombia in the tournament's final.

short by Davis James / 01:34 pm on 22 Jun

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Australia beat WI to reach Tri-Series Final

short by Davis James / 12:56 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Australia qualified for the final of the triangular one-day international series with a six-wicket win over West Indies in Barbados on Tuesday. West Indies scored 282/8, with Marlon Samuels scoring 125(134) for his maiden ODI century against Australia. Australia chased down the target with 8 balls to spare with Mitchell Marsh top-scoring with 79*(85).

short by Davis James / 12:56 pm on 22 Jun

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Woakes makes highest score for number 8 batsman

short by Davis James / 12:40 pm on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

In the first ODI between England and Sri Lanka, Chris Woakes created the record for scoring the most number of runs for a Number 8 batsman after scoring 95*(92). The previous best was 84 by Kenya's Thomas Odoyo against Bangladesh in 2006. The previous best for a Number 8 English batsman was 80 by Tim Bresnan against Australia in 2009.

short by Davis James / 12:40 pm on 22 Jun

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Real Madrid re-sign Juventus' Álvaro Morata

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:49 am on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Spanish giants Real Madrid have re-signed Juventus striker Álvaro Morata after exercising their buy-back clause for a pre-determined fee, reportedly around €30 million. The 23-year-old striker had joined Italian champions Juventus in 2014, after having played four seasons with Real Madrid. Morata has scored 27 goals in two years for Juventus, winning two Serie A and two Coppa Italia titles.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:49 am on 22 Jun

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Last ball six helps England tie 1st ODI vs SL

short by Vinay Sundar / 05:10 am on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Liam Plunkett's last-ball six helped England tie the first ODI against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Batting first, the Lankans scored 286/9, led by Angelo Mathews' 73 and Seekkuge Prasanna's 59 off 28 balls. England were reduced to 82/6 at one stage before a 138-run 7th wicket partnership between Jos Buttler (93) and Chris Woakes (95*) helped them tie the match.

short by Vinay Sundar / 05:10 am on 22 Jun

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AIFF to launch 'Mission 11 Million' for football

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:35 am on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The All India Football Federation is set to launch a football promotion programme in October targeting 11 million children across India. The programme, titled ‘Mission 11 Million’, will reportedly be launched in 30 cities, besides targeting the Indian diaspora in Gulf countries. Notably, India will be hosting its first international football competition, the U-17 FIFA World Cup, next year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:35 am on 22 Jun

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BCCI mulling university T20 league in India

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:26 am on 22 Jun 2016,Wednesday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has revealed plans of formulating a T20 league at the university level, which will be discussed at the Working Committee meeting later this week. According to Thakur, the league will aim to benefit budding cricketers who have to choose between the sport and academics in college. Notably, Sunil Gavaskar is a product of university cricket.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:26 am on 22 Jun

Zlatan to retire from int'l football after Euros

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:45 pm on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Swedish national football team captain Zlatan Ibrahimović on Tuesday announced that he will retire from international football after the Euro 2016. Ibrahimović, who has so far scored 62 goals in 115 appearances for Sweden, said, "The last game (at Euro 2016) will be my last for Sweden, so I hope it will not be tomorrow (against Belgium)".

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:45 pm on 21 Jun

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Pro boxers competing in Rio to lose titles: IBF

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:30 pm on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

The International Boxing Federation has said that professional boxers who compete at the Rio Olympics will be stripped off their titles, and non-title-holders barred from its ratings. The IBF has criticized the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) move to allow pro boxers to compete in Rio, saying that there is a safety risk involved in professionals fighting amateurs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:30 pm on 21 Jun

Ross Taylor mistaken for Game of Thrones actor

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor has revealed that he was mistaken for a Game of Thrones character and invited as a guest for a TV show. “I was two minutes away from going on Soccer AM, UK's massive Saturday morning soccer show ahead of the FA Cup semi-final as Grey Worm, who's a huge Manchester United fan apparently," Taylor said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 21 Jun

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Set up special fund for Pak cricket: PCB to ICC

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Shaharyar Khan wants the ICC to start a special fund for Pakistan, to compensate the losses incurred because of the absence of international cricket in the country. PCB has been organising "home" series in UAE for the last seven years, as only Zimbabwe has toured Pakistan since the 2009 attacks on Sri Lankan cricketers in Lahore.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:20 pm on 21 Jun

Aussie Paralympian robbed at gunpoint in Rio

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Australian Paralympian Liesl Tesch and her physiotherapist were robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, ahead of the Olympics. The incident follows an increase in thefts in Rio, with a Brazilian shooter being shot during a robbery attempt and the Spanish sailing team being mugged last month. Calls have been made by participating nations to increase security.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 21 Jun

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1st physical ticket stores open for Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:16 pm on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Two tickets stores have opened in shopping malls in Rio de Janeiro, marking the first physical centres for Olympic tickets purchase. As per ticketing director Donovan Ferreti, 70% tickets have already been sold online and 1.8 million are available for purchase. Around 30 more centres are scheduled to open in other venues including Sao Paulo, Salvador and Brasilia.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:16 pm on 21 Jun

41 yrs since WI won the first Cricket World Cup

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

West Indies defeated Australia by 17 runs to win Cricket's inaugural World Cup at the Lord's on June 21, 1975. Named the Prudential World Cup, the tournament featured eight teams playing a total of fifteen 60-over matches in 6 different venues across England. India failed to reach the knockout stage of the tournament after losses to England and New Zealand.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:56 pm on 21 Jun

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Amul releases poster on Chauhan as NIFT chairman

short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:39 pm on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Amul on Tuesday released a poster featuring former cricketer and two-time BJP MP Chetan Chauhan, who was recently named the chairperson for the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). The poster was captioned “NOT A NIFTY CHOICE?” featuring the Amul girl on a fashion show ramp alongside Chauhan. Notably, Chauhan said he was chosen due to his experience in banking.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:39 pm on 21 Jun

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14 yrs since Ronaldinho's 40-yd free kick vs Eng

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:07 pm on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Brazilian forward Ronaldinho scored a free kick from almost 40 yards out in the 50th minute of the World Cup 2002 quarterfinal match against England on June 21, 2002. Noticing former England goalkeeper David Seaman positioned off his line, the Brazilian sent a swerving free kick which went past Seaman into the top left corner of the goal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:07 pm on 21 Jun

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England, Wales enter knockout stage at Euros

short by Davis James / 09:44 am on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

England qualified for the knockout stages after they drew 0-0 with Slovakia in their Group B encounter at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard in Saint-Etienne on Monday. The draw gave The Three Lions a point as they finished second in the group, behind Wales, who also qualified to the knockout stage after defeating Russia 3-0 on Monday.

short by Davis James / 09:44 am on 21 Jun

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New video emerges of wrestler-policewoman bout

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:03 am on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

A new video has emerged, which shows female pro wrestler BB Bull Bull knocking down former policewoman and MMA champion Kavita, after their earlier fight. Previously, a video showed Kavita accepting Bull Bull’s challenge and defeating her in a Continental Wrestling Entertainment (CWE) bout in Jalandhar. The new video shows Bull Bull "taking revenge".

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:03 am on 21 Jun

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Oscar Pistorius receives gang rape threats

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:01 am on 21 Jun 2016,Tuesday

A family member of Paralympian Oscar Pistorius has claimed receiving threats on WhatsApp that the latter will be gang raped in prison. Pistorius is due to be sentenced on July 6 for the alleged murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp in 2013. Pistorius’ cousin has submitted the messages he received to the police, and the investigation is underway, reports said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:01 am on 21 Jun

Bumrah becomes highest T20I wicket-taker of 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:12 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has become the highest T20I wicket-taker of 2016, taking 24 wickets in 18 matches. He achieved the feat in the 2nd T20I against Zimbabwe on Monday, when he dismissed Elton Chigumbura, and finished the game with figures of 3/11. He is followed by Bangladesh’s Al-Amin Hossain, who has taken 22 wickets in 14 matches.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:12 pm on 20 Jun

Twitter applauds India’s win over Zimbabwe

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:12 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

Reacting to India’s win over Zimbabwe in the second T20, Harsha Bhogle tweeted, “Normal service restored vs Zimbabwe. If you want to show the previous result was an aberration, this is the kind of result you produce.” Statistician Mohandas Menon posted, “Today India did to Zimbabwe what West Indies did to India after losing the 1983 WC final #ZimvInd.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:12 pm on 20 Jun

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Sran gets 2nd best T20 bowling figures for India

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:07 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

Seamer Barinder Sran’s 4/10 in the 2nd T20 against Zimbabwe are the second best bowling figures for an Indian in T20 internationals. Ravichandran Ashwin holds the record for the best T20 bowling figures by an Indian, with his 4/8 against Sri Lanka in Visakhapatnam in February this year. Sran’s figures are also second best by a bowler on T20I debut.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:07 pm on 20 Jun

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World’s oldest footballer sets new goal record

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:05 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

Japanese footballer Kazuyoshi Miura has broken his own record to become the oldest goalscorer in Japan’s football league. Miura, aged 49 years, is currently the world’s oldest active football player, and is playing in his 31st season as a professional. Before retiring internationally, Miura scored 55 goals in 89 appearances for Japan.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:05 pm on 20 Jun

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‘Captain more important than coach or selectors’

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:04 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan has said that “obsession with coaches” is unnecessary and it’s more important to have a good captain leading the team. “Selectors or coaches don’t win you matches, a good captain lifts the team and helps them win matches,” said Imran. He also termed the concept of having three different captains for different formats “crazy”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:04 pm on 20 Jun

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India registers first 10-wicket win in T20Is

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:04 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

India registered their first-ever 10-wicket win in T20Is, with their victory over Zimbabwe in the second T20 on Monday. Till date, India’s highest victory margin in terms of bowling have been 9-wicket wins over Sri Lanka and UAE, in Visakhapatnam and Dhaka respectively. Notably, both wins have come this year itself.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:04 pm on 20 Jun

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Kohli congratulates LeBron James for NBA win

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:26 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

Virat Kohli took to Twitter to congratulate basketball player LeBron James and the rest of the Cleveland Cavaliers team on their first NBA title win. Kohli wrote, “You got it home @KingJames! Congratulations, what an amazing game and season for @cavs #NBAFinals.” Notably, James was named the Most Valuable Player of the finals.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:26 pm on 20 Jun

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India defeat Zimbabwe in 2nd T20 to level series

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:22 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

India defeated Zimbabwe by 10 wickets in the second T20 at Harare to level the three-match T20 series 1-1. Zimbabwe won the toss and scored 99/9 in their 20 overs, with Barinder Sran taking 4/10 in his four overs. India reached the target in 13.1 overs, with Mandeep Singh top-scoring for India with 52 runs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:22 pm on 20 Jun

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Salwar-kameez clad woman knocks out pro wrestler

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:10 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

A video has surfaced which shows a salwar-kameez clad woman engaging in a wrestling bout in Jalandhar with pro female wrestler BB Bull Bull. In the video, Bull Bull throws out an open challenge which is accepted by Kavita, a former Haryana police officer and Mixed Martial Arts champion. The video has garnered over 7,75,000 views on Facebook.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:10 pm on 20 Jun

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Prefer pink ball over red or white: Shami

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:45 pm on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

Pacer Mohammed Shami has said that he preferred the pink ball over the red or white one, after bowling with it in the CAB Super League Final at Eden Gardens on Sunday. “The pink ball swung under lights and that’s what I like about it,” said Shami. The bowler finished with figures of 5/42 in 13.4 overs on Day 2.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:45 pm on 20 Jun

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Cleveland Cavaliers win NBA championship title

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:16 am on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

Cleveland Cavaliers today defeated defending champions Golden State Warriors 93-89 in the seventh game of the NBA finals to win the championship title for the first time in the franchise history. The Cavaliers also became the first team in finals' history to come back from a 3-1 deficit. Meanwhile, LeBron James was named the Most Valuable Player of the finals.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:16 am on 20 Jun

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France held to a 0-0 draw by Switzerland

short by Davis James / 09:12 am on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

France and Switzerland played out a 0-0 draw at Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Sunday. The draw meant that Switzerland made it to the knockout stages of the European Championships for the first time in their history after finishing second in the group. Hugo Lloris captained France for the 54th time, equalling coach Didier Deschamps' record.

short by Davis James / 09:12 am on 20 Jun

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Pink ball to have black seam to aid visibility

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:27 am on 20 Jun 2016,Monday

The pink ball used in day-night Tests will now have a black seam, instead of green and white, to make it more visible to players. The change was made on Australia captain Steve Smith's recommendation after the Australia-NZ day-night Test in Adelaide last year. The pink ball debuted in India on Saturday in a domestic match in Eden Gardens.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:27 am on 20 Jun

Rohit congratulates Ishant on his engagement

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:41 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Congratulating Ishant Sharma on his engagement, Rohit Sharma tweeted, "Welcome to the club @ImIshant congratulations you two. Lekin aaj ke din toh baal katva leta bhai". A reply to Rohit's tweet read, "There must be a competition with his wife about who has longer hair". Other users also congratulated him with one tweet reading, "No more Sharma-na: @ImIshant gets engaged".

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:41 pm on 19 Jun

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Nico Rosberg wins European Grand Prix

short by Davis James / 09:34 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Mercedes' Nico Rosberg cruised to victory in the first Formula One race held in Azerbaijan in the European Grand Prix on Sunday. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel, 16.6 seconds behind, took the second place while Force India's Sergio Perez finished third. With the win, Rosberg has increased his championship lead over Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton to 24 points.

short by Davis James / 09:34 pm on 19 Jun

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WI-Pakistan to play day-night Test in UAE

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:23 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Pakistan will host West Indies in UAE for a day-night Test in September this year. The West Indies Cricket Board was initially reluctant, but agreed to the match after PCB offered training sessions and practice matches under lights before the Test. Pakistan will also be playing a day-night Test during their tour of Australia in December this year.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:23 pm on 19 Jun

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Wanted Rio controversy to last longer: Salman

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Salman Khan, who is a goodwill ambassador for Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics, said that he wanted the controversy around his appointment to last longer so that people would know about the Olympics. “Our generation knew about Olympics as in our books we used to have logo of the Olympics, but it’s not there today,” Salman said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 19 Jun

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Disc-golfer makes 260 metre-long frisbee shot

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Philo Brathwaite, a frisbee golf professional made a frisbee disc shot which travelled almost 260 metres to reach directly into the disc basket. Participating at the Beaver State Fling tournament, Brathwaite's shot swerved through tall trees to reach its target. Similar to traditional golf, disc golf consists of players aiming to put frisbees inside the baskets on the course.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 19 Jun

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ICC planning to restructure sale of TV rights

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:42 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

ICC is reworking the distribution model of broadcast rights to give tournaments greater value in international markets. As per the proposed structure, the host Board will sell TV rights for home broadcast as is, but the overseas rights will be sold through a common pool, collectively along with other tournaments. Currently, international TV rights are sold by the local broadcaster.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:42 pm on 19 Jun

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106-yr-old becomes oldest Olympic torchbearer

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Aida Gemanque, known as Grandma Iaià, became the oldest Olympic torchbearer at 106, when she lit the cauldron in the Brazilian city, Macapa. She broke 101-yr-old Alexander Kaptarenko’s record, who carried the torch at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Notably, Grandma Iaià holds a Guinness record for being the oldest skydiver at 103, giving her the nickname ‘Extreme Granny’.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 19 Jun

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Sri Lankan pacer Eranga suspended from bowling

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:40 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Sri Lankan fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been suspended from bowling in international cricket due to an illegal action. The 29-year-old cricketer was reported for a suspect action after the second Test against England in May. Earlier in the day, the bowler was hospitalised in Dublin due to heart-related problems.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:40 pm on 19 Jun

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‘No Indian player involved in rape in Zimbabwe’

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:39 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has confirmed that no Indian cricketer has been arrested for rape in Zimbabwe. Earlier, it was reported in the Zimbabwean media that an Indian cricketer was arrested at a Harare hotel following a rape complaint. India’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe R Masakui clarified that two Indian nationals have been detained and consular access is being sought.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:39 pm on 19 Jun

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Virat criticised for endorsing Futsal League

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:21 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Praful Patel has criticised Virat Kohli for his association with the Premier Futsal League, of which Kohli is the brand ambassador. Patel tweeted, “Any brand Ambassador of an ISL franchise cannot do the same for a league not recognised by #AIFF or #FIFA.” Notably, Virat co-owns the FC Goa team in the ISL.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:21 pm on 19 Jun

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DDCA pays Virat Kohli’s match fees after 3 years

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:32 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has cleared outstanding payments of cricketers, some of which were overdue for almost three years. The association paid ₹1.7 lakh to Virat Kohli as match fees for leading the Delhi team in a tournament in 2013, and ₹2.3 lakh to Shikhar Dhawan. Overdue payments to Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir were also cleared.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:32 pm on 19 Jun

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Messi equals goal record in Argentina's win

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:57 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Lionel Messi became the joint highest scorer for Argentina, equalling Gabriel Batistuta, after registering his 54th goal in the team's 4-1 victory over Venezuela in the Copa America Quarterfinal on Sunday. Argentina's Erik Lamela and Gonzalo Higuain also got on the scoresheet, while Venezuela's Seijas missed a Panenka penalty aimed straight at Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:57 pm on 19 Jun

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Dad guilty over his gay past: N Srinivasan’s son

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:26 pm on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Former ICC Chairman and BCCI President N Srinivasan’s son Ashwin has said that his father is “wracked with guilt over his own gay past”, and compared him to Orlando shooter Omar Mateen. Ashwin, who is gay, has accused Srinivasan of being violent towards him and his partner to cure their homosexuality. "We've been given death threats,” says Ashwin.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:26 pm on 19 Jun

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Chile hammer Mexico 7-0 to reach Copa semi-final

short by Davis James / 10:15 am on 19 Jun 2016,Sunday

Chile hammered seven goals past Mexico at the Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara on Sunday to enter the semi-final of the in 2016 Copa America. For Chile, Eduardo Vargas scored four goals, Edson Puch scored a brace and Alexis Sanchez scored one goal. Chile will now face Colombia in the semi-final of the tournament.

short by Davis James / 10:15 am on 19 Jun

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ICC planning on new ODI League format: Report

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:46 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

ICC is reportedly planning on restructuring ODI cricket by introducing a league style format featuring 13 international teams. The league winner will be decided by a final between the two top-ranked teams over a three-year period. The teams will face off, home and away, in three-match series, and will be ranked based on their wins in the 3-year period.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:46 pm on 18 Jun

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₹2L cash award for Indian hockey team members

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:21 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Players of the Indian hockey team will be awarded ₹2 lakh each by Hockey India, after the team's silver medal finish at the FIH Champions Trophy on Friday. The team support staff will be awarded ₹1 lakh each. Additionally, a ₹1 lakh prize has been announced for Harmanpreet Singh for being adjudged the Best Upcoming Junior Player of the Tournament.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:21 pm on 18 Jun

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Zimbabwe defeat India in first T20I

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:17 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Zimbabwe defeated India by 2 runs in the tour's first T20 International on Saturday. Batting first, Zimbabwe posted 170/6, courtesy Elton Chigumbura's unbeaten 54 run innings from 26 balls. In reply, Manish Pandey's 48(35) proved to be insufficient for India after the team failed to score eight runs in the final over of the match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:17 pm on 18 Jun

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Kohli in Shane Warne’s best world T20 team

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:16 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Virat Kohli is the only Indian player to feature in Shane Warne’s world T20 team, which also includes batsmen AB deVilliers and Chris Gayle. Warne posted his dream T20 team on Facebook, with West Indians Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell on the list. Kiwi player Brendon McCullum also features, besides Australians Mitchell Starc and Shane Watson.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:16 pm on 18 Jun

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Rio declares financial emergency before Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:30 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Rio de Janeiro has declared a state of financial emergency, ahead of August's Olympics. Emergency measures are needed to avoid "a total collapse in public security, health, education, transport and environmental management", an official statement read. Rio is expected to host 500,000 foreign visitors during the Olympics, which has coincided with Brazil's political crisis and Zika virus' outbreak.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:30 pm on 18 Jun

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Match fixers should get life ban: Mohammad Amir

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:05 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Pakistani bowler Mohammad Amir, who recently completed his five-year ban for match fixing, has said, “Fixing in cricket should not be allowed and anyone caught should be banned for life.” Amir will be returning to international cricket next month for Pakistan’s tour of England, and admits that he is “terribly lucky” to get a chance to play international cricket again.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:05 pm on 18 Jun

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Modi, Sehwag congratulate Indian hockey team

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:49 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Reacting to India’s first silver medal at the Champions Trophy, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “Congrats to our Hockey Team for a spirited performance in Champions Trophy finals. Their effort has been brilliant. We're proud of the team.” Virender Sehwag tweeted, “Great effort by @TheHockeyIndia, went down to the wire. Lost a great final in Penalty Shootout but won our hearts.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:49 pm on 18 Jun

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33 yrs since Kapil Dev scored India's 1st WC ton

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:33 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Indian captain Kapil Dev scored India's first World Cup century, after posting 175*(138) against Zimbabwe in the 1983 tournament's knock-out stage on June 18. Coming in to bat at 4/9, Dev's knock, which included a 126-run ninth wicket stand with Syed Kirmani, helped India reach 266/8. Notably, this is the second highest score by an Indian in World Cup history.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:33 pm on 18 Jun

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Twitter alarmed at Chauhan’s NIFT appointment

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:07 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Reacting to cricketer Chetan Chauhan being appointed NIFT chairman, comedian Sorabh Pant tweeted, “Ex-Cricketer Chetan Chauhan is NIFT Chief. Love his fashion. Here he is in Shikari Shambhu's Fall collection.” Another tweet read, “Time for BCCI to announce Manish Malhotra as Indian team's coach.” A user posted, “#ChetanChauhan to replace Raghuram Rajan next? The man has banking experience too.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:07 pm on 18 Jun

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Cricketer Chetan Chauhan named NIFT chairman

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:39 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Former cricketer and former BJP MP Chetan Chauhan has been named the chairman of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). Chauhan said that he was chosen because he was an international sportsman and had experience in banking. He is currently serving as the vice-president of the Delhi and District Cricket Association, besides being a senior BCCI official.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:39 pm on 18 Jun

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Hockey India chief slams Ind-Aus final umpires

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:32 pm on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Hockey India President Narinder Dhruv Batra criticized the umpiring in the Champions Trophy final after Australia defeated India 3-1 in a controversial penalty shootout. Umpires allowed Australian player Daniel Beale to retake his shot, after his first attempt was blocked by Indian goalkeeper by PR Sreejesh. “This is the worst example of careless and irresponsible umpiring," said Batra.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:32 pm on 18 Jun

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India lose to Aus in Champions Trophy final

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:44 am on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Indian men's hockey team settled for the silver medal in the Champions Trophy after being defeated by world champions Australia 3-1 on penalties. This was Australia's 14th Champions Trophy title and India's maiden silver. India's lone previous medal in the Champions Trophy came 34 years ago, when they got a bronze at Amsterdam in 1982.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:44 am on 18 Jun

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Spain beat Turkey to advance to knockout stage

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:38 am on 18 Jun 2016,Saturday

Two-time defending champions Spain clinched a 3-0 win over Turkey in their second group encounter at Euro 2016. An Alvaro Morata brace, coupled with Nolito's volley, secured the win, making them the first team to score more than two goals in a game in the 2016 tournament. With six points, they are now through to the round of 16.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:38 am on 18 Jun

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Ban on Russian athletes to continue: IAAF

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:58 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has ruled that Russian athletes will remain banned from international competitions. Russia was banned in November 2015, after the World Anti-Doping Agency accused it of state-sponsored doping. Earlier, International Olympic Committee vice-president had said that Russia's anti-doping agency and athletics body were "rotten to the core".

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:58 pm on 17 Jun

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Late Eder goal gives Italy 1-0 win over Sweden

short by Davis James / 09:31 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

Italy beat Sweden 1-0 in their UEFA Euro 2016 Group E game on Friday at the Stadium Municipal in Toulouse to confirm their place in the Round of 16. Eder's goal in the 88th minute gave the Azzurri all three points. This was the 11th goal scored after the 87th minute at the Euros so far.

short by Davis James / 09:31 pm on 17 Jun

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BCCI to distribute state funds electronically

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:21 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

The BCCI will use only electronic methods to distribute funds to all state cricket associations after three Goa Cricket Association officials were arrested over alleged fraud. All BCCI payments will be made to designated accounts, with confirmation by the association secretaries and treasurers. Counter verification by vendor banks and certification by statutory auditors has also been introduced.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:21 pm on 17 Jun

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Saina 3rd highest woman badminton earner of 2016

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:18 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

Shuttler Saina Nehwal is third on the list of top women earners in badminton in 2016, after winning the Australian Open earlier this month. Saina has received ₹51.8 lakh in prize money this year, from her outings at the Super Series in Australia, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, and England. The list is topped by Taiwanese Tzu-Ying, who has won ₹68.9 lakh.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:18 pm on 17 Jun

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Amul releases ad on India coach selection

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:08 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

Amul has released a new poster showing the coach selection of the Indian cricket team. The poster, captioned “Sahi coach…kai soch?” shows the Amul girl picking out a chit from a bowl with three applicants looking over. The BCCI has announced that they received 57 applications for the post, with 21 of them shortlisted for selection .

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:08 pm on 17 Jun

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17 yrs since Aus beat SA in World Cup semifinal

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:02 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

Australia progressed to the World Cup 1999 final after a last-ball thriller against South Africa on June 17, 1999. The match was tied after Australia restricted SA to 213, courtesy Shane Warne’s figures of 4/29. South Africa's Lance Klusener and Allan Donald failed to score one run off the final two balls, sending Australia through based on their superior run-rate.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:02 pm on 17 Jun

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Navy officer 1st Indian to be ‘King of Rackets’

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:04 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

Navy officer Ashutosh Pednekar has become the first Indian to win an international racketlon tournament. Pednekar was named 'King of Rackets’ at the recently-concluded Nordic Racket Games in Denmark, after defeating participants from 24 countries in the veterans category. Racketlon comprises four sets of 21 points each, with tennis, badminton, table tennis and squash being played in succession.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:04 pm on 17 Jun

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Twitter applauds India’s Champions Trophy run

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:57 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

Reacting to India reaching its first Champions Trophy hockey final, Harsha Bhogle posted on Twitter, “Another step in this heartwarming revival of Indian hockey. The final of the Champions Trophy. Must believe a win is possible.” Another tweet read, “A big day for #IndianHockey today. Rooting for boys to bring our 1st Gold in #ChampionsTrophy ! We're already so proud!”

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:57 pm on 17 Jun

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Ravindra Jadeja faces probe over lion selfie

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 03:46 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

The Gujarat Forest Department on Thursday ordered an inquiry after pictures of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja posing in front of lions at the Gir forest surfaced on social media. Jadeja reportedly got down from his vehicle during the safari to pose for pictures. "[T]ourists are not allowed to get down from vehicles while inside the jungle,” a senior official said.

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 03:46 pm on 17 Jun

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Ramiz Raja talks about #RamizPorn on Twitter

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:10 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

During an interaction with fans on Twitter, Pakistani cricketer-turned-commentator Ramiz Raja got into a conversation with a follower. The follower asked Raja, “@iramizraja sir...are you aware of #RamizPorn ?” Raja, in turn, replied, “Yes I am... Its interesting deep penetrative stuff...”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:10 pm on 17 Jun

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India in their 1st Champions Trophy hockey final

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:02 pm on 17 Jun 2016,Friday

The Indian hockey team will play their first Champions Trophy final on Friday, against Australia in London. After they lost to Australia yesterday, India's fate was dependent on the Great Britain-Belgium match on Thursday, which ended in a 3-3 draw. India’s best result till date at the Champions Trophy has been a bronze medal at the 1982 edition in Netherlands.

short by Saloni Tandon / 03:02 pm on 17 Jun

Australia beat India 4-2 in Champions Trophy

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:30 pm on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

Australia beat India 4-2 in the final match of the group stage at the hockey Champions Trophy in London on Thursday. India needed to win the match in order to qualify for the final, but their qualification now depends upon the outcome of Great Britain-Belgium match later on Thursday. India finishes the group stage with seven points from five matches.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:30 pm on 16 Jun

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Late goal gives England 2-1 win over Wales

short by Davis James / 10:29 pm on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

A stoppage time goal from Daniel Sturridge gave England a 2-1 win over Wales in their Group B match at Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens. After Gareth Bale's 35-yard free kick gave Wales a first-half lead, substitute Jamie Vardy equalised for England in the 56th minute. This was England's first win at a major tournament after having trailed at half-time.

short by Davis James / 10:29 pm on 16 Jun

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Referee banned for impersonating women on Tinder

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:27 pm on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

Football referee Connor Mayes has been banned until 2019 by Hampshire FA, after posing as female referees on Tinder. Mayes set up fake accounts in the name of Woman’s FA Cup final referee Lucy Oliver, besides Amy Robinson and Paula Wyatt, to flirt with men. The FA claims to have been in regular contact with the victims to counsel them.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:27 pm on 16 Jun

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Billy Bowden axed from NZ int'l umpiring panel

short by Davis James / 08:16 pm on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

Umpire Billy Bowden has been dropped from New Zealand's international umpiring panel. The 53-year-old had last officiated in a New Zealand-Australia One-Day International (ODI) match in February 2016. With this demotion to the national panel, it means that Bowden can only officiate in domestic games and women's internationals. He had officiated in 84 Tests and 200 ODIs.

short by Davis James / 08:16 pm on 16 Jun

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Imran Tahir’s 7/45 best bowling figures for SA

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

South African spinner Imran Tahir’s 7/45, which he recorded against West Indies at St Kitts on Wednesday, are the best figures for a South African bowler. He bettered Kagiso Rabada’s 6/16 recorded last year against Bangladesh. The figures are third best for a spinner and ninth best in overall bowling stats in ODIs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 16 Jun

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Seven Olympics 2012 medallists fail drug retests

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:43 pm on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

Ten weightlifters, including seven London 2012 medallists, have failed dope retests and provisionally been suspended ahead of Rio 2016. Kazakhstan lifter Ilya Ilyin, who won Gold at Beijing 2008 and London 2012, is among the suspended athletes, besides reigning women’s 58kg world champion Boyanka Kostova. Medallists from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus have also failed the tests.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:43 pm on 16 Jun

DCW backs rape charges against Sardar Singh

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:07 pm on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

The Delhi Commission for Women has recommended registering an FIR against Hockey captain Sardar Singh after a 21-year-old British player of Indian origin accused him of rape in January. DCW has also demanded an FIR against Punjab Police for refusing to register the complaint and sent a notice to Hockey India. The woman claims to be Sardar’s fiancee.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:07 pm on 16 Jun

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Nine-year-old sets swimming record in US

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:05 pm on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

James Savage, a nine-year-old boy from California, has become the youngest to swim from San Francisco to Alcatraz Island and back. The boy covered the three-mile stretch in a little over two hours. James will now attempt another record by swimming the length of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, which is about 8 km.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:05 pm on 16 Jun

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10 yrs since Cambiasso scored a 25-pass goal

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:37 pm on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

Argentina's Esteban Cambiasso finished a 25 pass move to score what is widely considered "one of the best team goals ever", against Serbia & Montenegro in the World Cup-2006 Group match on June 16, 2006. The move, which began from defender Maxi Rodriguez, involved eight of the 11 Argentine players before Cambiasso bundled the ball in the goal's top half.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:37 pm on 16 Jun

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Tahir's 7-for helps SA beat WI by 139 runs

short by Davis James / 11:15 am on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

Leg-spinner Imran Tahir became the first South African to claim seven wickets in a one-day international as the Proteas defeated West Indies by 139 runs on Wednesday. Batting first, South Africa scored 343/4 riding on Hashim Amla's 110(99) and Quinton de Kock's 71(103). Man-of-the-match, Tahir finished with figures of 7/45 as West Indies were bowled out for 204.

short by Davis James / 11:15 am on 16 Jun

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France beat Albania to enter knockout stage

short by Davis James / 11:05 am on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

France on Wednesday defeated Albania 2-0 at the Stade Velodrome to enter the knockout stage of the Euro 2016. Antoine Griezmann gave the breakthrough for the Frenchmen in the 90th minute with a header, which was later doubled by Dimitri Payet six minutes into the regulation time. Notably, Griezmann's goal was the first shot on target in the match.

short by Davis James / 11:05 am on 16 Jun

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Top 3 Goa cricket officials arrested for fraud

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:29 am on 16 Jun 2016,Thursday

The top three officials of the Goa Cricket Association – President Chetan Dessai, Secretary Vinod Phadke and Treasurer Akbar Mulla – were arrested on Wednesday on charges of alleged fraud involving approximately ₹3.13 crore. The Economic Offences Cell of the Goa Police alleges that the trio was involved in cheating, impersonation, forging documents and criminal conspiracy.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:29 am on 16 Jun

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Dhoni joint 2nd most successful ODI captain

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:57 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

After India's win over Zimbabwe on Wednesday, Indian limited-overs captain MS Dhoni became the joint second most successful captain in ODI history, equalling Allan Border's record of 107 ODI victories. He lies 58 ODI victories shy of the list leader Ricky Ponting. Notably, Dhoni also became the first Indian captain to lead the team in three ODI series whitewashes.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:57 pm on 15 Jun

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Twitter reacts to India's Zimbabwean whitewash

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:28 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to India completing a series whitewash against Zimbabwe, a user tweeted, "Ntini was right. Sending 2nd string team to Zim was a poor move by BCCI. Should've sent Balavidya Mandir 7th std A section team to Zimbabwe". "ICC should dismiss all stats made against Zim after 2003, Zim has been playing like a U15 side since", read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:28 pm on 15 Jun

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BCCI shortlists 21 candidates for India coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:25 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The BCCI has shortlisted 21 candidates from the 57 applications it received for the Indian cricket team's Head Coach job. The shortlist, selected on the basis of BCCI's primary eligibility criteria, will be sent to the cricket advisory committee comprising of Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman. The committee is expected to submit a report by June 22, 2016.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:25 pm on 15 Jun

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Man Utd players in new Independence Day trailer

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:00 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Manchester United players feature in a new promotional trailer for the upcoming sci-fi movie 'Independence Day: Resurgence'. The video features club captain Wayne Rooney, Juan Mata, Daley Blind, Ashley Young and Chris Smalling piloting fighter jets and fighting against an alien army. The movie, which stars Jeff Goldblum and Liam Hemsworth, is set to release on June 22, 2016.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:00 pm on 15 Jun

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Sharapova had no valid excuse for doping: Murray

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Commenting on Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova's claim of being unaware of the legality of the drug meldonium, World number two Andy Murray said, "I don’t really see that as being a valid excuse". "If you’re taking any medication, it’s your responsibility as the athlete to check and make sure what you’re taking is legal", the 29-year-old player added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 15 Jun

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Arsenal to face Liverpool on EPL opening day

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:57 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The fixtures for the upcoming season of the English Premier League (EPL), which will begin on August 13, were announced on Wednesday with Arsenal set to play Liverpool on the opening day. Leicester City will start their title defence against Hull City while Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will face-off against José Mourinho's Manchester United on September 10.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:57 pm on 15 Jun

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Kohli has better temperament than Sachin: Imran

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:19 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Speaking in an interview, former Pakistan cricket captain Imran Khan said, "Virat Kohli's temperament is better than Sachin Tendulkar's. Kohli performs at the most difficult of opportunities, which Sachin sometimes wasn’t able to". "He’s better than anyone. I’d say he’s the best internationally, today. You can back him to play any match", Khan further added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:19 pm on 15 Jun

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Medals for Rio Olympics 2016 unveiled

short by Davis James / 04:59 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The organisers of the Rio Olympics unveiled the medals that would be handed out to the winners. The design consists of laurel leaves that surround the Rio 2016 logo. According to the organisers, the design celebrates "the relationship between the strengths of Olympic heroes and the forces of nature."

short by Davis James / 04:59 pm on 15 Jun

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Dhoni 1st Indian keeper with 350 ODI dismissals

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:55 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Indian limited-overs captain MS Dhoni on Wednesday became the first Indian wicketkeeper to register 350 dismissals in ODI cricket. He became the fourth wicketkeeper in ODI history to achieve the feat, behind Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara, Australia's Adam Gilchrist and South Africa's Mark Boucher. Playing in his 278th ODI, Dhoni has registered 261 catches and 89 stumpings.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:55 pm on 15 Jun

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"A new world": Official slogan for Rio Olympics

short by Davis James / 04:24 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The Rio 2016 organising committee revealed the official slogan for the first Olympic games in South America -- "A new world". The core values of the slogan and the manifesto are unity, respect for diversity and the will for change. "It is what the Olympic movement is all about, changing the world for the better", said International Olympic Committee president.

short by Davis James / 04:24 pm on 15 Jun

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Very low risk of Zika spreading after Rio: WHO

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 01:26 pm on 15 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that there is a "very low risk" of Zika virus spreading internationally as a result of the 2016 Rio Olympics. Zika's risk in August would drop since it will be the South American winter and there should be fewer mosquitoes, it said. The body declared the Zika epidemic a global emergency in February.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 01:26 pm on 15 Jun

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India beat South Korea 2-1 in Champions Trophy

short by Davis James / 11:07 pm on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday

India registered their second victory in the FIH Hockey Champions Trophy after defeating South Korea 2-1 on Tuesday. SV Sunil opened the scoring for India in the 39th minute, before South Korea's Kim Juhun pulled one back in the 57th minute. However, India restored their lead shortly afterwards through Nikkin Thimmaiah's match winning goal.

short by Davis James / 11:07 pm on 14 Jun

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Wanted to hang myself after India defeat: Ntini

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Zimbabwe coach Makhaya Ntini has said that he wanted to “hang himself from a tomato tree” after his team's loss against India on Monday. India took an unassailable 2-0 lead over Zimbabwe after winning the 2nd ODI, prompting Zimbabwean fans to launch a protest against their players. Ntini however requested the fans to stand by the team and support them.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 14 Jun

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India to play for the 1st time in U-17 Futsal WC

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday

India has been given a wildcard by the Association Mundial de Futsal (AMF) to participate in the upcoming U-17 Futsal World Cup. The tournament will be held from July 11-20 in Paraguay with 12 participating countries. National trials will be held this week in Haryana to select players for the WC-bound team, and a coach and sponsors will be appointed.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:17 pm on 14 Jun

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Former FIFA Prez accuses UEFA of rigging draws

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:54 pm on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has accused UEFA of fixing draws of tournaments, including EURO and Champions League, by using balls of different temperatures to benefit particular teams. Blatter insisted that draw-rigging only took place in competitions overseen by UEFA and not in FIFA-organised tournaments. Tournament fixtures and groups are decided by picking out balls bearing team names.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:54 pm on 14 Jun

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Barcelona to pay $6 mn fine over Neymar transfer

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:51 pm on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Barcelona will pay a fine of $6.2 mn to Spanish authorities for a tax fraud in the Neymar transfer case. Barcelona had been accused of concealing part of Neymar's transfer fee when he moved to Spain from Brazilian club Santos. Barcelona had initially claimed that the transfer was worth $64 mn, but the figure was later revised to $112 mn.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:51 pm on 14 Jun

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Anil Kumble files nomination for India coach job

short by Davis James / 12:22 pm on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian bowler Anil Kumble has filed his nomination for the vacant role of the Indian cricket team's head coach. Though Kumble doesn't have any formal coaching experience, he has served as a mentor for Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians in the IPL. Before retiring in 2008, Kumble played 403 internationals for India, picking up 956 wickets.

short by Davis James / 12:22 pm on 14 Jun

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Italy register most clean sheets in Euro history

short by Davis James / 12:15 pm on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Italy kicked off their Euro 2016 campaign with a 2-0 win over Belgium, in what was their 17th clean sheet in the European Championships, the most for any team in the tournament's history. Goals from Emanuele Giaccherini (32') and Graziano Pellè (92') saw the Azzurri claim all three points from the Belgians.

short by Davis James / 12:15 pm on 14 Jun

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Samuels' 92 run knock helps WI beat Australia

short by Davis James / 12:01 pm on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday

In the fifth match of the Tri-Nation Series, West Indies defeated Australia by four wickets at Warner Park, St Kitts on Monday. Having been put into bat, Australia scored 265/7, courtesy Usman Khawaja's 98(123), skipper Steven Smith's 74(95) and George Bailey's 55(56). The home side reached the target with 26 balls to spare, riding on man-of-the-match Marlon Samuels 92(87).

short by Davis James / 12:01 pm on 14 Jun

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School writes to Sachin for funds, gets ₹76 lakh

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 09:24 am on 14 Jun 2016,Tuesday

As per reports, Sachin Tendulkar donated ₹76 lakh to a school in West Bengal's West Midnapore district last financial year, after the school authorities wrote to the cricketing legend for funds. The donation was made through the Member of Parliament Local Area Development scheme. A library, a laboratory and a common room for girls are being constructed using the funds.

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 09:24 am on 14 Jun

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India lose 1-2 to Belgium in Champions Trophy

short by Davis James / 11:41 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

India's unbeaten run at the 2016 Champions Trophy came to an end after they lost 1-2 to Belgium on Monday. Devinder Walmiki equalised for India just before half-time after Alexander Hendrickx's 25th-minute opening goal. Jerome Truyens scored the winner for Belgium in the 44th minute. With the loss, India are third in the table, behind Australia and Great Britain.

short by Davis James / 11:41 pm on 13 Jun

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'The Journey' trailer for FIFA 17 released

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:38 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Electronic Arts released the 'FIFA 17 - The Journey' trailer for the latest instalment of its FIFA football video game franchise on Monday. The trailer, based on a new Story Mode introduced in the 2017 edition of the game, features a fictional youngster signing for Manchester United and aiming to carve out a career at the club.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:38 pm on 13 Jun

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Rosický both youngest and oldest Czech at Euros

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:10 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Tomáš Rosický has achieved the feat of being both the youngest and the oldest player to have represented the Czech Republic at the European Football Championships. Aged 19 years 8 months, Rosický first represented Czech at the Euro 2000. He became the oldest to represent Czech at the Euros, aged 35 years and 8 months, after facing Spain on Monday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:10 pm on 13 Jun

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3rd Test between England and Sri Lanka drawn

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:45 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

The third Test between England and Sri Lanka ended in a draw after the fifth day's play was stopped due to rain. Chasing down a total of 362 to win the Test, Sri Lanka were playing at 78/1 before rain prevented any further play. With the draw, Sri Lanka have successfully remained unbeaten at Lord's for the past 25 years.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:45 pm on 13 Jun

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Gunmen kill 2 players at baseball game in Mexico

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:33 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Two players were shot dead, and at least six people were injured on Saturday when gunmen opened fire at the finals of an amateur baseball league in Mexico. As per witnesses, gunmen came in three vehicles and fired at players and spectators alike. The area is reportedly prone to violence related to oil theft from the state-owned petroleum company Pemex.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:33 pm on 13 Jun

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Twitter reacts to India’s series win in Zimbabwe

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:21 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Reacting to India’s win in the 2nd ODI over Zimbabwe, users tweeted, “Excellent effort by young talent. A series win by Indians on foreign soil.” Another tweet read, “People were blaming BCCI for sending a tier-2 team, but even that looks good now.” A user posted, “India should bat only 20 overs while Zimbabwe 50 to make the match even.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:21 pm on 13 Jun

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Spain begin Euro defense with 1-0 win over Czech

short by Davis James / 10:11 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Spain began their European Championship title defense with a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic on Monday. Defender Gerard Pique's first goal in a major international tournament in the 87th-minute of the match gave La Furia Roja all three points. With this win, Spain are now unbeaten in their last 13 games at the European Championship finals.

short by Davis James / 10:11 pm on 13 Jun

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India clinches ODI series against Zimbabwe

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:04 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

India clinched the ongoing three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe after winning the second ODI by 8 wickets on Monday. Bowling first, Man of the Match Yuzvendra Chahal's figures of 3/25 helped India dismiss Zimbabwe for 126. In reply, Ambati Rayudu's unbeaten 41(44) helped India chase down the target in 26.5 overs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:04 pm on 13 Jun

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Man Utd send signed jersey to ex-Taliban captive

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:38 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

English Premier League club Manchester United has sent an official signed jersey to Pakistani fan Shahbaz Taseer, who followed the club’s campaign while being held under captivity by the Taliban. Son of a former Governor of Punjab, the 33-year-old claims to have kept his sanity intact by following the club on a cell guard’s radio.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:38 pm on 13 Jun

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France bans alcohol around Euro match venues

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:13 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Following recurrent violence among fans in Marseille and Lille, France has announced restrictions on the sale and consumption of alcohol in and around Euro 2016 venues. The ban will cover public areas and shops, before and on match days. Local officials will be asked to identify "sensitive areas" where the ban will be implemented.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:13 pm on 13 Jun

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Saina awarded ₹10 lakh after Australian Open win

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:58 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

The Badminton Association of India (BAI) announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh for shuttler Saina Nehwal after she won the Australian Open Super Series in Sydney on Sunday. Saina defeated Chinese shuttler Sun Yu 11-21, 21-14, 21-19 to win her first title this year. BAI president Akhilesh Das Gupta also congratulated Saina’s coach and support staff.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:58 pm on 13 Jun

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Indian men’s relay team sets new national record

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:50 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

The Indian 4x400m men's relay team set a new national record, clocking 3:02.17 secs, at the International Sprint and Relay Teams Cup in Erzurum, Turkey. They broke the previous record of 3:02.62 secs, which was set at the 1998 Bangkok Asian Games. The team is currently ranked 17th worldwide, with the world's top 16 eligible to participate in the Olympics.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:50 pm on 13 Jun

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All matches of EURO 1976 went into extra time

short by Jatan Desai / 05:40 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

The 1976 EURO championship was the only time all the matches of the tournament were decided after extra time, either on penalties or by goals scored. Only four matches - semi-finals, third-place playoff and the final - were played in the tournament with Czechoslovakia being crowned the champions. Notably, the tournament was expanded four years later to include eight teams.

short by Jatan Desai / 05:40 pm on 13 Jun

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Flag protest by SL at Lord’s after wrong call

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:15 pm on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Umpire Rod Tucker’s wrong no-ball call led the Sri Lankan team to launch a flag protest at Lord’s during the 3rd Test vs England on Sunday. Nuwan Pradeep’s delivery which bowled Alex Hales, was called a no-ball, despite replays showing otherwise. As per rules, a decision cannot be overruled by the third umpire if a no-ball has already been called.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:15 pm on 13 Jun

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17 yrs since Gibbs 'dropped the World cup'

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:57 am on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Facing Australia in a World Cup 1999 Super Sixes match, South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs dropped Steve Waugh's catch because of celebrating prematurely. Playing on 56, the drop supposedly prompted Waugh to say, "How does it feel to drop the World Cup, Herschelle?" Waugh went on to score 120 and led Australia to the World Cup title after knocking out SA.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:57 am on 13 Jun

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2 yrs since van Persie's flying header vs Spain

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:49 am on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Facing Spain in a FIFA World Cup 2014 match on June 13, 2014, Holland's Robin van Persie scored a diving header which was nominated for the 2014 Puskas Award. Daley Blind received the ball from the defence before sending a lofted ball towards a charging van Persie, who dived goalwards to send a looping header into the top right corner.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:49 am on 13 Jun

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Brazil knocked out of Copa America

short by Davis James / 09:33 am on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Brazil crashed out of the group stages of the Copa America after a controversial 0-1 loss to Peru at the Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts on Sunday. Raul Ruidiaz's 75th minute 'handball' goal gave Peru the win. The victory took Peru to the top of the group and they will now face Colombia in the quarterfinals while Ecuador will face hosts USA.

short by Davis James / 09:33 am on 13 Jun

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Hamilton dedicates Canadian GP win to Ali

short by Jatan Desai / 04:01 am on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Defending Formula one champion Lewis Hamilton dedicated his win at the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday to late boxer Muhammad Ali. “Float like a butterfly sting like a bee. That one was for Muhammad, that one was for Ali,” Hamilton said. Hamilton is now nine points behind championship leader and Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, who finished fifth.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:01 am on 13 Jun

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Germany begin EURO campaign with 2-0 victory

short by Jatan Desai / 02:47 am on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

World Cup winners Germany began their EURO 2016 campaign with a 2-0 victory over Ukraine on Monday. Shkodran Mustafi's powerful header from a free-kick whipped in by Toni Kroos put the Germans 1-0 up. Substitute Bastian Schweinsteiger's clinical finish from a Mesut Ozil cross in injury time meant the Germans bagged all three points.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:47 am on 13 Jun

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Paralysed rider completes hardest downhill track

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:29 am on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

Former British bike trailing world champion, Martyn Ashton, who has been paralysed waist down since 2013, completed Scotland's Fort William track which is widely considered the world's hardest downhill track. The 42-year-old rode the 2.8-kilometer long course over the duration of a week on a specially modified bike, meant to secure him from falling over.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:29 am on 13 Jun

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UEFA threatens to disqualify England and Russia

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:47 am on 13 Jun 2016,Monday

UEFA has threatened to disqualify England and Russia from the Euro 2016 if there is any further instance of violence by fans from either of the nations. The governing body has also opened disciplinary proceedings against Russia after Sunday's match between Russia and England witnessed fan violence. Russia has been charged with crowd disturbances and racist behaviour.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:47 am on 13 Jun

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Gravedigging competition organised in Hungary

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:55 pm on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

Meant to remove the morbidity associated with the profession, gravediggers in Hungary participated in a race for digging the neatest grave. There were 18 participating teams, with 2 players in each team. The winning team gets a berth in an international gravedigging championship and will compete with teams from Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:55 pm on 12 Jun

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BCCI gets 57 applications for India coach post

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:33 pm on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

The BCCI announced on Sunday that it had received 57 applications from India and overseas, for the men’s senior team coach job. Notable applicants include former team director Ravi Shastri, chief selector Sandeep Patil and former players including Venkatesh Prasad and Balwinder Singh Sandhu, among others. BCCI had earlier advertised the job, with the deadline for applications being June 10.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:33 pm on 12 Jun

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Usain Bolt registers 2016's 2nd best 100m timing

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:39 pm on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt registered 2016's second fastest 100 meters timing after winning the Racers Grand Prix in 9.88 seconds on Saturday. Bolt finished 20 milliseconds short of the year best timing of 9.86 seconds set by France's Jimmy Vicaut. “I almost fell over, but was trying to control it”, Bolt said about his start in the race.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:39 pm on 12 Jun

Modi, Sachin congratulate Saina Nehwal

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:38 pm on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

Congratulating Saina Nehwal on her Australian Open victory, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, “Congratulations @NSaina for the stupendous victory. The entire nation is very proud of your sporting accomplishments.” Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar posted, "A moment of pride for the entire nation as @nsaina wins the Australian Open for the second time. Good luck for Rio!"

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:38 pm on 12 Jun

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If not for hockey, I’d be a drug addict: Sardar

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:53 pm on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

Talking about Punjab’s drug menace, Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh said, “If not for hockey, I could have been one of them.” The player added that he’d heard stories of young players at local academic being drawn to drugs, and believed that the menace was partly responsible for the decline of hockey in the state.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:53 pm on 12 Jun

Warner's ton helps Australia beat South Africa

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:07 pm on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

Australia defeated South Africa by 36 runs in the 4th ODI of the 2016 West Indies tri-series at Warner Park, St Kitts. David Warner, the man of the match, scored 109 to catapult Australia to 288/6. Fifties from Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla were not enough as South Africa were bowled out for 252 in 47.4 overs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:07 pm on 12 Jun

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Official video of Guetta's EURO 2016 song out

short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:03 pm on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

The video of 'This One's For You', the official song of 'UEFA EURO 2016' by DJ David Guetta and singer Zara Larsson, has been released. Guetta and Larsson performed the song at the opening ceremony of the football tournament. The song features the voices of one million football fans worldwide, recorded with the help of a special online app.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 04:03 pm on 12 Jun

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Saina Nehwal wins Australian Open Super Series

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:58 pm on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

Badminton player Saina Nehwal defeated Chinese shuttler Sun Yu 11-21, 21-14, 21-19 to win the Australian Open Super Series in Sydney on Sunday. This is Saina’s first title this year, with her last win being the India Super Series in March 2015. Saina has won the Australian Open for the second time, the first instance being in 2014.

short by Saloni Tandon / 02:58 pm on 12 Jun

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Lewis Hamilton secures pole at Canadian GP

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:48 pm on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton clinched pole at the 2016 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, ahead of Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg. This is Hamilton's fifth pole at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel completed the top three, with Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo qualifying fourth. Hamilton currently trails Rosberg in the driver's championship by 24 points.

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:48 pm on 12 Jun

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Late goal helps Russia hold England to 1-1 draw

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:40 am on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

England conceded a late equaliser against Russia in their opening group match of Euro 2016 to settle for a 1-1 draw on Sunday. After a goalless first half, England took the lead through Eric Dier's free-kick in the 71st minute. Russia however, equalised in the injury time (92nd minute) through captain Vasili Berezutski's looping header.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:40 am on 12 Jun

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Wales secure win in their 1st Euro appearance

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:33 am on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

Wales defeated Slovakia 2-1 in their first ever appearance in the European championships, also their first major international tournament in 58 years (after 1958 FIFA World Cup). Gareth Bale scored Wales' first ever Euro goal with a swerving free-kick in the 10th minute. Ondrej Duda equalised for Slovakia in the 61st minute, before Hal Robson-Kanu scored the winner for Wales.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:33 am on 12 Jun

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3rd Eng-SL Test: SL post 288, Eng 109/4 on Day 3

short by Davis James / 09:56 am on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

After starting the third day of the third Test from 162/1, the Sri Lankan batting line-up slumped to 288 in the first innings. Steven Finn and Chris Woakes picked up three wickets each. In reply, England managed to reach 109/4 in the second innings to take a 237 run lead, with Nuwan Pradeep picking up three wickets.

short by Davis James / 09:56 am on 12 Jun

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16 yrs since Figo's long-range goal against Eng

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:41 am on 12 Jun 2016,Sunday

Portugal's Luis Figo scored a 25-yard long-range goal against England in the Euro 2000 Championship Group stage, to spark a 3-2 comeback victory for his team. Portugal trailed 0-2 until the 22nd minute, when Figo, who received the ball at the half-line, raced down towards goal and unleashed a right-footed long-ranger which flew into the top-right corner of the goal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:41 am on 12 Jun

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Champions Trophy: India defeat Great Britain 2-1

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:28 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

India registered their first win of the FIH Champions Trophy after a 2-1 victory over Great Britain on Saturday. Mandeep Singh and Harmanpreet Singh scored in the 17th and 34th minute respectively, before Ashley Jackson scored Great Britain's solitary goal in the 35th minute. With the win, India now occupies the top spot in the Champions Trophy points table.

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:28 pm on 11 Jun

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Paes only tennis player to appear in 7 Olympics

short by Jatan Desai / 09:53 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

India's Leander Paes will become the only tennis player in the world and the first Indian to make a seventh appearance at the Olympics. Paes won the bronze medal for India in singles tennis at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Interestingly, Leander's father Vece was a midfielder in the bronze medal-winning Indian field hockey team at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:53 pm on 11 Jun

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India win 1st ODI against Zimbabwe by 9 wickets

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:17 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

India won the first ODI against Zimbabwe by nine wickets on Saturday. Batting first Zimbabwe were dismissed for 168, courtesy Jasprit Bumrah's career best figures of 4/28. In reply, Indian debutant KL Rahul's 100*(115) and Ambati Rayudu's 62*(120) helped India chase down the target in 42.3 overs. Rayudu became the 4th fastest Indian to reach 1,000 career runs in ODIs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:17 pm on 11 Jun

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Toni Kroos to send a ‘gift’ to Virat Kohli

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

Following Virat’s picture in the no. 18 German jersey, Germany midfielder Toni Kroos tweeted, “Beautiful shirt and great number choice @imVkohli ! Going to send a gift.” Virat had earlier tweeted his support for Germany in the EURO, “Excited for #Euro16. I’m all in with Die Mannschaft.” Virat and Kroos both wear the number 18 jersey in their respective teams.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:14 pm on 11 Jun

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KL Rahul 1st Indian to make century on ODI debut

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

Opening batsman KL Rahul became the first Indian to score a century on his ODI debut, after registering 100*(115) against Zimbabwe in the first ODI of the series on Saturday. He is the 11th batsman in ODI history to have achieved the feat. The previous best by an Indian on ODI debut was Robin Uthappa's 86 against England in 2006.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 pm on 11 Jun

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Paes and my style not compatible: Bopanna

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:35 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

Following All India Tennis Association’s announcement pairing Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna for the Rio Olympics, Bopanna has released a statement saying that he doesn’t think that the two complement each other on court. Bopanna had earlier written to the AITA choosing Saketh Myneni over Paes, by virtue of his direct entry to Rio based on his ATP doubles’ ranking.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:35 pm on 11 Jun

Xhakas 1st siblings to face each other in EURO

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:33 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

Switzerland's Granit Xhaka and Albania's Taulant Xhaka became the first ever pair of brothers to face each other in a European Championship, while playing in the Switzerland vs Albania EURO 2016 Group Stage match on Saturday. Both the brothers have represented Switzerland at the youth level before Taulant switched international allegiance and debuted for Albania in 2014.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:33 pm on 11 Jun

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Pietersen gets tattoo in memory of Muhammad Ali

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:26 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has got an image of Muhammad Ali inked on his forearm, as a tribute to the late boxing legend. The cricketer shared a picture of the tattoo on his Instagram account recently. The caption read, “He talked the talk & walked the walk! He was the GREATEST sports person ever! #RIP #GOAT”.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:26 pm on 11 Jun

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Ronaldo stars in music video with Priyanka

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

Cristiano Ronaldo has appeared in music producer RedOne’s recently-released music video ‘Don’t You Need Somebody’, alongside tennis star Rafael Nadal and actress Priyanka Chopra. The video features a number of sports and movie stars, including footballers Mesut Özil, James Rodríguez and Blaise Matuidi. Musicians Jennifer Lopez, Shaggy and Akon have also featured in the video.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:25 pm on 11 Jun

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Watson, the sea-lion, predicts Euro winners

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:00 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

Watson, a sea-lion residing in a zoo in Amneville, France, is predicting results of Euro 2016 matches. For the inaugural France vs Romania match, Watson picked France as the favourites, who eventually won the game. The 15-year-old mammal chooses his favourite by picking one of the three ice-boxes with the flags of the playing teams, besides a 'draw' sign.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:00 pm on 11 Jun

Super bacteria at Olympic swimming venues: Study

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:55 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

As per a Reuters report, studies have revealed the presence of drug-resistant super bacteria off Rio beaches where Olympic rowing and canoe events are scheduled. Microbes were found at five beaches including the Copacabana, where open-water and triathlon swimming will be held. The bacteria can cause meningitis, besides urinary and other infections, which can be fatal in 50% cases.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:55 pm on 11 Jun

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Twitter lauds Paes’ Olympic selection

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:23 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Leander Paes partnering Rohan Bopanna at the Rio Olympics, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee tweeted, “Congratulations @Leander for being selected for the Olympics for the seventh time. A great honour.” Other users posted, “Proud of you Leander Paes! You are an inspiration to everyone!” Another tweet read, “Paes is the best we have..bopanna should happily play with him!”

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:23 pm on 11 Jun

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Indian tennis contingent for Rio 2016 announced

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:07 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

The All India Tennis Association have announced the tennis team to represent India at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with Rohan Bopanna partnering Leander Paes in the Men's Doubles. Bopanna had earlier said he would prefer playing doubles with Saketh Myneni. Sania Mirza and Prarthana Thombare will take part in women's doubles, while Bopanna will partner Mirza in mixed doubles.

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:07 pm on 11 Jun

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David de Gea named in sexual assault case

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:12 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea has been named in a sexual assault case by a witness. The witness alleged that the Manchester United goalkeeper arranged and paid for a sexual encounter between two women and two Under-21 Spain players in a Madrid hotel in 2012. De Gea has however denied the allegations.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:12 pm on 11 Jun

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Saina Nehwal through to Australian Open final

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:05 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

Indian Shuttler Saina Nehwal reached the finals of the Australian Open Super Series, defeating China’s Wang Yihan 21-8, 21-12 on Saturday. This will be her first finals appearance this year, after five semifinal losses. Nehwal will face China's Sun Yu in the final on Sunday. In the men's section, Kidambi Srikanth lost his semifinal to Hans-Kristian Vittinghus 22-20, 21-13.

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:05 pm on 11 Jun

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3rd Eng-SL Test: Eng post 416, SL 162/1 on Day 2

short by Davis James / 12:33 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

At the end of Day Two of the third Test between England and Sri Lanka at Lord's, Sri Lanka fought back to finish the day on 162/1. Earlier, Jonny Bairstow's 167*(251) helped England to a score of 416. Sri Lankan openers, Dimuth Karunaratne and Kaushal Silva made scores of 50(101) and 79*(139) as the visitors trail by 254 runs.

short by Davis James / 12:33 pm on 11 Jun

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Messi hat-trick helps Argentina beat Panama 5-0

short by Davis James / 12:04 pm on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

A 19-minute hat-trick in the second-half from Lionel Messi ensured Argentina cruised to a 5-0 victory over 10-man Panama in the 2016 Copa America in Chicago. Nicolas Otamendi and Sergio Aguero scored the other two goals for Argentina. With this win, Argentina are now through to the quarter-finals of the tournament.

short by Davis James / 12:04 pm on 11 Jun

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France beat Romania 2-1 in Euro 2016 opener

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:20 am on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

France got their Euro 2016 campaign off to a winning start after defeating Romania 2-1. The hosts took the lead in the 58th minute through Olivier Giroud, who headed the ball in from a Dimitri Payet cross. Romania equalised from the penalty spot through Bogdan Stancu before Payet provided the winner in the 89th minute with a left-footed screamer.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:20 am on 11 Jun

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India draw 3-3 with Germany in Champions Trophy

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:32 am on 11 Jun 2016,Saturday

India played out a 3-3 draw against Germany in the FIH Hockey Champions Trophy opener on Friday. VR Raghunath, SV Sunil and Harmanpreet Singh gave India a 3-1 lead with Thomas Grambusch scoring Germany's first goal. Later, India went down to 10 men before a goal each from Grambusch and Jonas Gomoll levelled the match at 3-3.

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:32 am on 11 Jun

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1968 EURO semi-final was decided on a coin toss

short by Jatan Desai / 11:02 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

The semi-final encounter of EURO 1968 between hosts Italy and the Soviet Union was decided on a coin toss. Since the concept of a penalty shootout had not been invented at that time, the match which ended 0-0 after ninety minutes had to be decided using a toss. Italy won the toss and later went on to win the tournament.

short by Jatan Desai / 11:02 pm on 10 Jun

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Umpire’s call margin in DRS to be reduced

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:45 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

Cricketer Mahela Jayawardene has revealed that the ICC committee has recommended reducing the umpire’s call margin from 50% to 25% in the Decision Review System. Now, only 25% of the ball will be required to be hitting the stumps instead of the existing 50% for an LBW dismissal. Almost 80% decisions taken under current laws will be affected, Jayawardene said.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:45 pm on 10 Jun

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Roger Federer now has 2nd highest career wins

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

Seventeen-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer on Friday became the tennis player with the second highest number of career wins in the Open Era. Registering his 1,072nd win, the Swiss surpassed eight-time Grand Slam winner Ivan Lendl. Jimmy Connors, the only male tennis player to have won more than 100 singles titles, leads the list with 1,256 career wins.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 10 Jun

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Bindra to be India’s flag-bearer at Rio Olympics

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

Shooter Abhinav Bindra has been chosen to be the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics’ opening ceremony on August 5. Bindra is India’s only individual Olympic gold medallist, having clinched Gold in 10m Air Rifle at Beijing Olympics in 2008. Notably, India will be sending its largest ever contingent to the Olympics this time.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:06 pm on 10 Jun

West Indies player banned for abusing umpire

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:46 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

The Bermuda Cricket Board has handed a seven-year ban to all-rounder Kavon Fubler for smashing the stumps and abusing an umpire during a Premier Division match. Playing for the Willow Cuts against the Baileys Bay, Fubler smashed the stumps after being given out by the umpire and threw a ball at an official after leaving the field.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:46 pm on 10 Jun

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French Police teargas England fans ahead of Euro

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:26 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

French police had to use teargas to disperse 100 English and 50 local fans in Marseille, who clashed outside an Irish pub a day before Euro 2016 kicks off. One English fan was arrested, and four officers hurt in the brawl. The English fans were also involved in incidents of disorder during the 1998 FIFA World Cup in Marseille.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:26 pm on 10 Jun

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Ali’s funeral tickets being sold in black

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:14 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

Muhammad Ali’s funeral on Friday afternoon in Louisville is open to the public, but some of the 15,000 free tickets distributed are being sold in the black market for huge amounts. All free tickets were distributed within an hour, but are now up for sale on the internet. Notably, ticket resale is illegal in Kentucky, but allowed in neighbouring Indiana.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:14 pm on 10 Jun

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30 yrs since India's 1st Test victory at Lord's

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:12 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

India registered their first-ever Test victory at Lord's on their 11th attempt at the ground against England on June 10, 1986. India's second victory at the ground came 28 years later, in July 2014. Interestingly, both of India's Test victories at Lord's have been three years after winning the ODI World Cup in 1983 and 2011 respectively.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:12 pm on 10 Jun

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Euro 2016 mascot shares name with sex toy

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:27 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

Euro 2016’s mascot, Super Victor, a boy wearing a cape and having superpowers, shares its name with a sex toy. The name was decided through a social media poll by the public, with Super Victor emerging ahead of Driblou and Goalix. An online search for the name gives shopping links for the toy, besides Euro merchandise.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:27 pm on 10 Jun

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Ronaldo features in Nike commercial 'The Switch'

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:24 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

Nike have released a commercial called "The Switch" ahead of Euro 2016, with Cristiano Ronaldo as the protagonist alongside an English kid named Lee. The advertisement starts with Ronaldo and the ball-boy switching bodies after a collision. The climax of the commercial sees Lee and Ronaldo come face-to-face in an international game to determine who comes out on top.

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:24 pm on 10 Jun

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Pele and Maradona unite for exhibition match

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:22 pm on 10 Jun 2016,Friday

Football legends Pele and Maradona came together to coach opposing teams at the Hublot Match of Friendship in Paris ahead of Euro 2016. The players coached two teams comprising five players each, with Rio Ferdinand, Clarence Seedorf, Fabio Cannavaro, among others, taking the field. Maradona made a cameo appearance on the pitch, with the match ending 8-8.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:22 pm on 10 Jun

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Valencia creates its own eSports team

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:55 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

Valencia became the first La Liga club to create an eSports team by signing four "Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft" players. With the Amazon-owned live-streaming platform Twitch as an official partner, the team will compete at Spain's biggest online gaming event, called Gamergy. Valencia has now joined clubs like West Ham United, Wolfsburg and Schalke, who own an eSports team.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:55 pm on 09 Jun

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Eden Gardens to host India’s 1st day-night Test

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:32 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will host India’s first day-night test match, when New Zealand tour the country later this year. NZ is due to play three Tests and five ODIs from September 23 to October 30, with the Tests being played at Indore, Kanpur and Kolkata respectively. Notably, Eden Gardens is hosting a domestic pink ball match on June 17.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:32 pm on 09 Jun

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Sharapova won her first Grand Slam aged 17

short by Jatan Desai / 07:01 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

Maria Sharapova won her first Grand Slam at the age of 17 years by defeating Serena Williams at Wimbledon in 2004. She is one of ten women, and the only Russian, to hold the career Grand Slam having won Wimbledon, French Open, Australian Open and US Open. Sharapova has been ranked world number 1 for a total of 21 weeks.

short by Jatan Desai / 07:01 pm on 09 Jun

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'The Mountain' dares Ronaldo over Iceland match

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

Iceland's Hafþór Björnsson, the actor who plays 'The Mountain' in 'Game of Thrones' (GoT), claims that if Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo scores against Iceland, he will crush his head like 'Red Viper's' in the show. The Portugal team is set to face Iceland in its opening match of the upcoming Euro 2016 football tournament in France.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 09 Jun

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Adidas spells Colombia as ‘Columbia’ in Copa ads

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:13 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

A recent advertisement by sports apparel company Adidas for the Copa America tournament saw the company misspell Colombia as "Columbia". The advertisement featured Colombian footballers in their new home kit. “We value our partnership with the Colombian Football Federation and apologise for our mistake. We removed these graphics and are quickly installing new versions today,” Adidas said.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:13 pm on 09 Jun

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Rohit Sharma to be superhero in comic series

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:12 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

Batsman Rohit Sharma has been featured as a superhero in the comic series ‘Hyper Tygers’, which was launched on Thursday. The comics infuse technology with cricket, and feature a superhero cricket team called the ‘Hyper Tygers’, which plays futuristic ‘Hyper Cricket’. The series is set in India in the year 2077, and features an upgraded, tech version of cricket.

short by Saloni Tandon / 06:12 pm on 09 Jun

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Match-fixers should be banned for life: Cook

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:04 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

England Test captain Alastair Cook has called for the International Cricket Council to hand lifetime bans to players found guilty of match-fixing. Cook further added that he has no issues with the prospect of facing Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir who was found guilty of spot-fixing while playing against England at the Lord's in 2010.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:04 pm on 09 Jun

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Pelé's World Cup medals auctioned for £340k

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:02 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

The three World Cup gold medals won by Brazilian football legend Pelé fetched a collective price of £340,000 at an auction of his personal memorabilia in London. A special replica of a World Cup trophy fetched £395,000. Pelé is currently selling over 2,000 items of personal memorabilia to help his former football club Santos and a children's hospital.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:02 pm on 09 Jun

BCCI announces 2016-17 cricket schedule

short by Davis James / 05:58 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

The BCCI has announced the schedule for all domestic and international matches for the 2016-17 season. India is set to play host to 13 Tests, 8 ODIs, and 3 T20Is against New Zealand, England, Australia and Bangladesh. The India-England series will be the first time that India will be home to a 5-Test series since they hosted Pakistan in 1987.

short by Davis James / 05:58 pm on 09 Jun

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Iran bans footballer for wearing SpongeBob pants

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 04:55 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

An Iranian football player, Sosha Makani, has been banned for six months from playing for the national team after his photos surfaced online wherein he wore yellow 'SpongeBob pants'. The federation's morality committee said that Makani's cartoon character resembling trousers were 'inappropriate'. Makani was also temporarily jailed earlier this year for posing with women who did not wear 'hijab'.

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 04:55 pm on 09 Jun

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Govt gives ₹1 cr aid to Rio-bound shooter

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:53 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

The Sports Ministry has raised the financial assistance from ₹75 lakh to ₹1 crore for shooter Heena Sidhu under the Target Olympic Podium scheme. The ministry has also approved the release of 90% advance for her training. Heena booked an Olympic berth after clinching Gold in women’s 10m air pistol at the Asia Olympic Qualifiers for Shooting, in January.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:53 pm on 09 Jun

BCCI announces six new Test venues

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:51 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

In the upcoming 2016-17 season, six grounds in the country will be holding test matches for the first time. Rajkot, Visakhapatnam, Pune, Dharamsala, Ranchi and Indore have been added to the list of existing test venues in India, taking the number up to 16. New Zealand, Australia, England, and Bangladesh are scheduled to tour India in the upcoming season.

short by Saloni Tandon / 04:51 pm on 09 Jun

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Int'l paralympics body lifts Indian athletes ban

short by Davis James / 04:30 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) temporarily lifted the ban imposed on Paralympic Committee of India, allowing Indian para-athletes to participate in the upcoming Rio Paralympics. IPC had suspended the Paralympic Committee of India last year after failing to implement the reforms that were outlined by the world governing body. Twenty Indian para-athletes have qualified for the Rio event.

short by Davis James / 04:30 pm on 09 Jun

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Sharapova earned $285 mn in her career: Forbes

short by Jatan Desai / 04:29 pm on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova earned a total of $285 million during her tennis career after turning pro in 2001, according to Forbes. She earned nearly $250 million from sponsors, exhibitions, and royalties, as cited by Forbes and around $35 million as prize money in tennis events. Notably, Sharapova was the world’s highest-paid female athlete for 11 years starting 2004.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:29 pm on 09 Jun

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Brazil thump Haiti 7-1 in Copa America

short by Davis James / 11:05 am on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

Brazil defeated Haiti 7-1 at the Orlando Citrus Bowl in Copa America on Thursday. Philippe Coutinho, Renato Augusto, Gabriel Barbosa and Lucas Lima were the goal scorers for Brazil. Further, Coutinho scored his first international hat-trick. James Marcelin scored a consolation goal for Haiti in the 70th minute.

short by Davis James / 11:05 am on 09 Jun

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SA agree to play day-night Test in Australia

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:17 am on 09 Jun 2016,Thursday

The South African cricket team has agreed to play a day-night Test in Adelaide from November 24 as part of their upcoming tour to Australia. The tour will also include two day-night warm-up matches to acclimatize the Proteas. Earlier SA players including AB de Villiers and Dale Steyn objected to the proposal citing lack of practice with the pink ball.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:17 am on 09 Jun

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Tossed coin lands upright in Copa America game

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:59 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The coin tossed prior to the Copa America match between Colombia and Paraguay on Wednesday, landed upright on its edge. According to a study by Harvard University, the probability of a coin, specifically an American nickel, landing vertically on its edge, is approximately 6000:1. Later, the coin toss had to be performed again.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:59 pm on 08 Jun

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Twitter reacts to Sharapova's doping ban

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:37 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to Maria Sharapova's doping ban, a user tweeted, "Hope tennis isn't ova for Sharapova". While another user tweeted, "Ignorance of the law is no defense in courts and sports". "Maria Sharapova banned for 2 years, meaning those loud groans you hear from late night TV can no longer be blamed on tennis", read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:37 pm on 08 Jun

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Ronaldo highest earning athlete: Forbes

short by Jatan Desai / 11:23 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday became the first footballer ever to top Forbes' list of highest-earning athletes of the year. Ronaldo earned $88 million in the last 12 months, $6.6 million more than second-placed Lionel Messi. Notably, this is the first time since 2000 that someone other than Tiger Woods or Floyd Mayweather has topped the list.

short by Jatan Desai / 11:23 pm on 08 Jun

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Sharapova to appeal against her doping ban

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:48 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova is set to appeal against her doping ban at sport's highest tribunal, the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Sharapova, in a Facebook post, claims that she did not seek her treatment for the purpose of obtaining a performance enhancing substance and hence cannot accept the International Tennis Federation's unfairly harsh two-year suspension.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:48 pm on 08 Jun

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Former Germany goalkeeper joins WWE

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:32 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Former Germany goalkeeper Tim Weise has joined the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) after agreeing to a personal invitation from the company's COO Triple H. Weise won three trophies and played 263 matches in his seven-year stint at the German club Werder Bremen. The 34-year-old retired from football in 2014 and will undergo an extended training period at WWE's Performance Center.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:32 pm on 08 Jun

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Rio-bound athlete freezes sperm over Zika fear

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:22 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Olympic gold medalist, Greg Rutherford has frozen a sample of his sperm because of his concerns over the Zika virus ahead of the Rio Olympics. Rutherford's partner said that they took this decision because they wanted to have more children in the future and were worried about the risks of the disease. Furthermore, Rutherford's wife won't be travelling to Rio.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:22 pm on 08 Jun

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Sharapova banned for two years over doping

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova was banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation on Wednesday. The ban comes after the Russian tested positive at the Australian Open 2016 for using the banned substance meldonium. The suspension has been backdated to January 26, 2016, the day Sharapova failed her drugs test.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 08 Jun

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Venkatesh Prasad applies for India coach post

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:01 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Former Indian bowler Venkatesh Prasad on Wednesday confirmed his application for the post of Indian cricket team's head coach. Current BCCI Junior Selection Committee Chairman, Prasad had held India's bowling coach position for two years from 2007. Former cricketer Balwinder Singh Sandhu, who was a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning squad, has also applied for the head coach position.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:01 pm on 08 Jun

Man Utd sign Villarreal's Eric Bailly for $43 mn

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:47 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Manchester United have completed the signing of central defender Eric Bertrand Bailly from Villarreal in a £30 million (around $43 million) deal. The 22-year-old has made 47 appearances for Villarreal and 15 appearances for his country Ivory Coast. Bailly has joined the club on a four-year contract and is the first signing of United's newly-appointed manager José Mourinho.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:47 pm on 08 Jun

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UEFA announces All-Time Euro XI team

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:17 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

UEFA on Wednesday announced the 'All-time EURO 11', from a poll of 3.5 million votes. Defending champions Spain is represented by Carles Puyol and Andres Iniesta while Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry represent Euro 2016 hosts France. Germany's Philipp Lahm and Franz Beckenbauer alongside Italy's Paolo Maldini, Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Pirlo and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo completed the team.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:17 pm on 08 Jun

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'Stephen Keshi' trending on Twitter today

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:59 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

After Nigeria's former football player and manager Stephen Keshi passed away, 'Stephen Keshi' was trending on Twitter on Wednesday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "Nigerians will surely miss Stephen Keshi, against all odds, he won 2013 Afcon for Nigeria. #RIPBigBoss". While another tweet read, "Stephen Keshi was not just a hero but also a mirror to the youth".

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:59 pm on 08 Jun

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South Africa defeat Australia by 47 runs

short by Davis James / 12:25 pm on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

In the third ODI of the Tri-Nation Series, South Africa won their first game of the series as they defeated Australia by 47 runs at Providence, Guyana on Tuesday. After batting first, the Proteas put on 189/9 in 50 overs thanks to man-of-the-match, Farhaan Behardien's 62(82). In reply, Australia were bowled out for 142 despite Aaron Finch's 72(103).

short by Davis James / 12:25 pm on 08 Jun

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Eva Carneiro settles Chelsea dismissal claim

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:40 am on 08 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro has settled her claim of constructive dismissal against Chelsea. She also dropped her sex discrimination and harassment claim against the former Chelsea manager José Mourinho as part of a confidential deal struck on Tuesday. Chelsea further apologised “unreservedly” to Carneiro over the incident that happened in August 2015 and led to her dismissal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:40 am on 08 Jun

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India beat Laos 6-1 in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:22 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

India went through to the next round of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers, after beating Laos 6-1 in the second leg in Guwahati on Tuesday. The team had earlier won the first leg, played in Vientiane. Striker Jeje Lalpekhlua scored twice, with goals also coming from Sumeet Passi, Sandesh Jhingan, Mohammad Rafique and debutant Fulganco Cardozo.

short by Saloni Tandon / 10:22 pm on 07 Jun

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Eden Gardens to host India's 1st pink ball match

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:21 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Kolkata's Eden Gardens is set to host India's first-ever pink ball cricket match in the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Super League final starting June 17. The three-day match, which will be played under lights, will feature pink Kookaburra balls. "Pink ball cricket indeed is the way forward", said CAB President Sourav Ganguly.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:21 pm on 07 Jun

Ronaldo features in Euro promotional campaign

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:45 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has featured in a promotional campaign, titled 'More than Football' for the upcoming Euro 2016 football tournament in France. Commissioned by ESPN and illustrated by French artist Florian Nicolle, the artworks capture the spirit of each of the 24 participating teams while featuring the team's star players' portraits in action.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:45 pm on 07 Jun

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Actors in ghost attire play baseball in Japan

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:21 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

A baseball match in Japan had a supernatural start, with ghost characters from The Ring and The Grudge playing against each other. Sadako, better known as Samara from The Ring, bowled at a speed of 96 km/hr to Kayako, from the Grudge, who hit the ball but then fell due to her twisted limbs.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:21 pm on 07 Jun

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Neymar to star in xXx: The Return of Xander Cage

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Brazilian footballer Neymar is set to make his Hollywood debut in the upcoming film xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, which also stars Vin Diesel and Deepika Padukone. Vin Diesel and Neymar both posted the news on their Instagram accounts, after the striker’s first day on set. The film will release in January 2017, and marks Deepika’s Hollywood debut.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:06 pm on 07 Jun

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Will Smith to be pallbearer at Ali's funeral

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:59 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Hollywood actor Will Smith will be among the pallbearers to carry Muhammad Ali's coffin on the late boxer's funeral in Louisville, Kentucky on Friday. Smith, who portrayed Ali in the legendary boxer's biopic, will be joined by former boxing champion, Lennox Lewis alongside Ali's family and friends. Former US President Bill Clinton will read a eulogy during the service.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:59 pm on 07 Jun

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'Kimbo Slice' trending on Twitter today

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:07 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

After American MMA fighter Kimbo Slice passed away on Monday aged 42, ' Kimbo Slice' was trending on Twitter on Tuesday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "Prince, MuhammadAli, & now Kimbo Slice? 2016 needs to chill". "Kimbo Slice might not've been the most talented but he was always entertaining and ultimately that's what MMA is", read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:07 pm on 07 Jun

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'FIFA 17' trending on Twitter today

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:45 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Following the release of EA Sport's FIFA 17 trailer, 'FIFA 17' was trending on Twitter on Tuesday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "The new Frostbite Engine will really really change things in FIFA 17". "I just want to play FIFA 17 and for England to win the Euros, is that too much to ask for", read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:45 pm on 07 Jun

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64 yrs since worst ever start to a Test innings

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:36 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

India registered Test cricket's worst ever start to an innings while facing England at Headingley on June 7, 1952. Trailing by 41 runs in their second innings, the Indian team was reduced to 0/4 after Pankaj Roy, Datta Gaekwad, Madhav Mantri and Vijay Manjrekar departed without troubling the scorekeeper. England later went on to win the Test by seven wickets.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:36 pm on 07 Jun

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Serena highest paid female athlete: Forbes

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

American tennis player Serena Williams displaced Russia's Maria Sharapova to top Forbes' list of world's highest-paid female athletes in the past year. Sharapova had been the highest-paid female athlete for the previous eleven years. Williams earned $28.9 million in the past year, $7 million more than Sharapova.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 07 Jun

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Dhoni donates gloves, pads for charity auction

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:42 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

MS Dhoni has donated his pads and gloves for an auction to fund the cancer treatment of football fan Bapi Mahi and the family of a deceased fan, Alip Chakraborty. Besides Dhoni, sportspersons like Ajinkya Rahane, Leander Paes, Sourav Ganguly, among others, have also donated memorabilia. The auction, organised by a Kolkata-based media group, is on June 11 in Kolkata.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:42 pm on 07 Jun

Virat Kohli to sing Premier Futsal league anthem

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:00 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Cricketer Virat Kohli will be singing the official anthem of the inaugural edition of the Premier Futsal league, which is being composed by AR Rahman. The anthem, titled ‘Naam Hai Futsal’, will release on June 20, with Kohli starring in the video. Virat is the brand ambassador of the league, which kicks off on July 15 in India.

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:00 pm on 07 Jun

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McCullum slams ICC approach towards match-fixing

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has slammed the International Cricket Council for lacking professionalism and confidentiality in handling his match-fixing evidence. McCullum's testimony in the 2015 Chris Cairns perjury trial was leaked and made public. "If players do not have confidence in the organisation, they will be reluctant to report approaches", McCullum said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 07 Jun

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Salman reacts to Sachin, Rehman as Olympic reps

short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:51 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Actor Salman Khan has asked why there was no criticism to the appointment of cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and composer AR Rahman as goodwill ambassadors for the Rio Olympics. "In their case, too, while one isn’t a sportsperson, the other one has only played one sport," said Salman. Earlier, Salman's selection as an ambassador was criticised.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:51 pm on 07 Jun

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JV of L&T wins contract to develop Qatar stadium

short by Aditya Kashyap / 03:16 pm on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

A joint venture (JV) between infrastructure firm L&T and a Qatar-based company has been chosen to build the Al Rayyan stadium in Qatar, for a deal worth $135 million (₹900 crore). The 40,000-seater venue will host games up to the quarterfinals of the 2022 FIFA world cup in Qatar. The stadium is slated to be completed by 2019.

short by Aditya Kashyap / 03:16 pm on 07 Jun

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'Zika cases at Olympics will be close to zero'

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:02 am on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Brazil's sports minister Leonardo Picciani has said that there will be “close to zero” cases of Zika recorded during the Rio Olympics. This comes after several health experts asked the International Olympic Committee to move or postpone the Games over the increased risk of the disease's spread. Picciani also pointed out that WHO had resisted calls for drastic action.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:02 am on 07 Jun

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Lillee took ODI cricket's 1st 5-for on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:25 am on 07 Jun 2016,Tuesday

Australia's Dennis Lillee registered One Day International cricket's first ever five-wicket haul while playing against Pakistan in the inaugural ODI World Cup on June 7, 1975. After having set a target of 278, Lillee's figures of 5/34 helped Australia register a 73-run victory over Pakistan. The performance earned Lillee the Man of the Match award.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:25 am on 07 Jun

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Amul pays tribute to 'Lord of the rings' Ali

short by Pragya Swastik / 10:41 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Dairy cooperative Amul on Monday paid tribute to the boxing legend Muhammad Ali, who passed away aged 74 on Friday after a 32-year long battle with Parkinson's disease. The company tweeted "RIP #MuhammadAli" with a poster that features cartoons of Muhammad Ali and the Amul Girl in a boxing ring and reads "Lord of the rings...The Greatest (1942-2016)."

short by Pragya Swastik / 10:41 pm on 06 Jun

Chile anthem played in Mexico-Uruguay match

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:43 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

In the Copa America encounter between Mexico and Uruguay on Monday, Chile's national anthem was played instead of Uruguay's, in the pre-match ceremonies. The tournament officials later apologized to the Uruguayan citizens and said the mistake happened due to "a human error". Mexico, later went on to win the match 3-1.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:43 pm on 06 Jun

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Brock Lesnar to return to MMA at UFC 200

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:42 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Former heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar is set to return to mixed martial arts (MMA) with a bout at UFC 200 in Las Vegas in July. Lesnar, who had an eight-fight MMA career between stints as a professional wrestler, hasn’t fought in the UFC since 2011. The former WWE wrestler is set to face Mark Hunt in his comeback bout.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:42 pm on 06 Jun

Ravi Shastri applies for India head coach post

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:16 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Former team director Ravi Shastri confirmed on Monday that he had applied for the post of India’s head coach. Shastri earlier served as team director for 18 months, taking India to the semi-finals of the T20 and ODI World Cups, besides winning series in England and Sri Lanka. Notably, former cricketer Sandeep Patil has also applied for the post.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:16 pm on 06 Jun

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Vijender to fight WBO Asia title bout in India

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:51 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Boxer Vijender Singh is set to fight the WBO Asia title bout against Australian Kerry Hope on July 16 in Delhi, which will be his first as pro in India. The bout had originally been scheduled for June 11, but was postponed due to logistical reasons. Notably, Singh has not lost a single match since he turned pro last October.

short by Saloni Tandon / 08:51 pm on 06 Jun

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'Ali’s heartbeat continued after organ failure'

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:41 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Muhammad Ali’s daughter Hana revealed on Twitter that the boxer’s heart kept beating 30 minutes after organ failure, calling it “A true testament to the strength of his Spirit and Will”. Through the post, Hana has made Ali’s last moments public. The boxer passed away on June 3 and had been suffering from Parkinson's disease since the past 35 years.

short by Saloni Tandon / 07:41 pm on 06 Jun

The Greatest. Period: Obama on Muhammad Ali

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:18 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

US President Barack Obama called late Muhammad Ali "the Greatest. Period". "But what made The Champ the greatest – what truly separated him from everyone else – is that everyone else would tell you pretty much the same thing", Obama added. Obama also likened Ali to Martin Luther King Jr and Nelson Mandela for having fought for what was right.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:18 pm on 06 Jun

Rohan Bopanna qualifies for Rio Olympics 2016

short by Davis James / 07:06 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna has earned a berth to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in August on the back of his performance at the recently concluded French Open. Bopanna's ATP men's doubles rank climbed to 10th after exiting the tournament at the quarter-finals stage. This will be Bopanna's second appearance in the Olympics.

short by Davis James / 07:06 pm on 06 Jun

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Ukraine arrests man plotting Euro 2016 attacks

short by Mirza Mohammed / 05:45 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Ukraine has said that a French citizen who was detained on Ukraine's Polish border in late May was planning a number of attacks in France, coinciding with the upcoming Euro 2016 football tournament. Ukraine's state security service said that the man planned 15 attacks on Muslim and Jewish places of worship, French government buildings, railways, and other infrastructure.

short by Mirza Mohammed / 05:45 pm on 06 Jun

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Twitter reacts to Sushil missing Rio berth

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:26 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Reacting to wrestler Sushil Kumar’s plea for a trial against Narsingh Yadav being dismissed by the Delhi HC, a user tweeted, “#WFI fairly selected. #SushilKumar bestow your guidance to #NarsinghYadav and make India win.” Another tweet read, “Happy this happened. #NarsinghYadav deserves his rightly won place”. A user posted, “One of India's greatest Olympians will not be going to Rio.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 05:26 pm on 06 Jun

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17 yrs since Ind's 1st men's doubles Grand Slam

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:02 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

The Indian tennis duo of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi became the first Indian men's doubles pair to win a Grand Slam title at the French Open on June 6, 1999. Playing as the top seeds in the tournament, the Indian pair defeated the unseeded Croatian-American duo of Goran Ivanišević and Jeff Tarango 6-2, 7-5 in a rain-hit final match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:02 pm on 06 Jun

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Australia secure 6-wicket win over West Indies

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:49 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Australia beat West Indies by six wickets in the second ODI of the tri-nation series at the Providence Stadium, Guyana on Sunday. Batting first, West Indies were bowled out for 116, courtesy Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa's figures of 3/39 and 3/16 respectively. In reply, David Warner's unbeaten run-a-ball 55 helped Australia chase down the target in 25.4 overs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:49 pm on 06 Jun

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HC dismisses Sushil Kumar's plea for trial

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 04:27 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed two-time Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar's plea seeking a trial with Narsingh Yadav for the only berth at Rio Olympics in the 74-kg category. Kumar had challenged the Wrestling Federation of India's selection of Yadav for the Olympics event. The Court held the WFI's selection process to be "transparent" and refused to intervene.

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 04:27 pm on 06 Jun

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'Nita Ambani' trending on Twitter today

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:22 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Following Nita Ambani's nomination for International Olympic Committee's membership, 'Nita Ambani' was trending on Twitter on Monday. A user reacted to it by tweeting, "Nita Ambani becomes IOC member. Other sports bodies under huge pressure now to accommodate wives of Page, Brin, Musk, Zuckerberg". "Next Nita Ambani should be made chief of Censor Board, Oscar jury member", read another tweet.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:22 pm on 06 Jun

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Lara made highest first-class score on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:15 pm on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

West Indies' Brian Lara scored 501*(427), first-class cricket's highest individual score while playing for Warwickshire against Durham in a County championship match on June 6, 1994. His innings included 62 fours and ten sixes. Notably, Lara also became the first man to score seven centuries in eight first-class innings, the first of which was the Test record score of 375.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:15 pm on 06 Jun

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Sony makes ₹1,200 crore revenue from IPL 9

short by Aditya Kashyap / 11:34 am on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

Media broadcaster Sony Pictures Networks (SPN) India has generated ₹1,200 crore in advertising revenue from the Indian Premier League's (IPL) ninth season, registering a 20% growth from last year, the company said. Mobile handset category contributed the highest to the advertisement revenue at 23-24% followed by e-commerce (17-18%), SPN India President Rohit Gupta said.

short by Aditya Kashyap / 11:34 am on 06 Jun

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'kerala sports minister' in top Google searches

short by Ankur Vyas / 12:07 am on 06 Jun 2016,Monday

A day after Kerala Sports Minister EP Jayarajan mistook Muhammad Ali as being a sportsman from Kerala, 'Kerala sports minister' was the sixth most trending Google search in India on Sunday. It was most looked up in Kerala, Punjab and Haryana. 'World Environment Day', 'WBJEE result 2016' and 'Novak Djokovic' were some of the other trending searches.

short by Ankur Vyas / 12:07 am on 06 Jun

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Twitter applauds Djokovic's 1st French Open win

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:52 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Reacting to Novak Djokovic's maiden French Open title, a user tweeted, "Whether it's in a calendar year or not, winning four majors in a row is pure dominance. Djokovic stands above". While another user's tweet read, "A #FrenchOpen title for Novak Djokovic after 11 attempts. Remember Rafael Nadal won 9 titles @ #RG in 10 attempts from 2005-2014".

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:52 pm on 05 Jun

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Djokovic 1st to hold all 4 Grand Slams in 47 yrs

short by Jatan Desai / 11:17 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Novak Djokovic is the first man since 1969 to be the defending champion of all four Grand Slams - French Open, Wimbledon, Australian Open and US Open - at a single time. He is only the third man in history to achieve the feat after Don Budge in 1938 and Rod Laver in 1962 and 1969.

short by Jatan Desai / 11:17 pm on 05 Jun

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Novak Djokovic completes career Grand Slam

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:48 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

World Number one Novak Djokovic on Sunday completed his career Grand Slam after defeating Andy Murray 3-6, 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 to win the French Open 2016 title. With this win, the now 12-time Grand-Slam winner has six Australian Open, three Wimbledon, one French Open and two US Open titles. Meanwhile, Murray suffered his eighth loss in a Grand Slam final.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:48 pm on 05 Jun

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Muhammad Ali's funeral to be live-streamed

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:27 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Late legendary boxer Muhammed Ali's funeral, which is scheduled on Friday in his hometown of Louisville, US, is set to be live-streamed on the venue's website. The chosen centre, a sports arena, seats over 20,000 people. Meanwhile, the boxing legend's family claims that he died of "septic shock due to unspecified natural causes".

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:27 pm on 05 Jun

India-Bangladesh Test match to be postponed

short by Davis James / 09:18 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

According to media reports, BCCI has requested Bangladesh’s cricket board to defer their travel plans. Bangladesh were set to tour India for a one-off Test later this year, around September-October, for what would have been their first ever Test tour of the country. The BCCI has asked the BCB to extend it's team's availability schedule to March 2017.

short by Davis James / 09:18 pm on 05 Jun

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India's 1st Mr Universe Manohar Aich dies at 104

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:06 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Indian bodybuilder and the first person from independent India to win Mr Universe, Manohar Aich passed away on Sunday aged 104 at his Kolkata residence following age and health-related issues. Aich won three gold medals in bodybuilding at the Asian Games, and was nicknamed 'Pocket Hercules' as his height was four feet 11 inches.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 09:06 pm on 05 Jun

Mohammad Amir in Pak Test squad after 5 year ban

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:50 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has been selected by the country's cricketing body for its upcoming Test series against England, his first appearance in the nation's Test squad after a five-year ban. The ICC had handed the player a suspension for his involvement in 2010 spot-fixing scandal against England. Earlier this year, he made a comeback to the limited-overs' squad.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:50 pm on 05 Jun

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Formula 4: Schumacher's son wins twice in a day

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:26 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Mick Schumacher, the 17-year-old son of hospitalised Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, claimed two wins in one day on Saturday in the German Formula 4 championships. After claiming victory in the early afternoon’s first race following a mass pile-up involving 11 cars on the first lap, Schumacher managed a second victory in the evening race.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:26 pm on 05 Jun

Latha promotes wheelchair basketball in India

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:12 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Madhavi Latha is one of the people who organised wheelchair basketball for the differently-abled in India, The Better India reports. The Wheelchair Basketball Federation of India has taught over 250 differently-abled people how to play the sport, and held national-level championships. It aims to see an Indian team at the Wheelchair Basketball Championship in the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, said Latha.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 06:12 pm on 05 Jun

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Pietersen faces ire from Lord's Twitter account

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:30 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

After English cricketer, Kevin Pietersen did not name the Lord's stadium when asked to list the top 10 grounds in the world on Twitter, the stadium's official twitter account replied, "*coughs* excuse me?". He listed Adelaide, Oval, Trinidad, Mumbai, MCG, Kingsmead, Headingley, Centurion, Wellington & Barbados grounds. Notably, Pietersen scored 5 Test tons and averages 56.13 at the Lord's.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:30 pm on 05 Jun

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Brazil held to goalless draw by Ecuador

short by Vinay Sundar / 05:23 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Eight-time champions Brazil were held to a 0-0 draw by Ecuador in Copa America on Sunday. The Brazilians couldn't create many goalscoring chances, with the best opportunities falling to Philippe Coutinho and Lucas Moura. Ecuador had a goal ruled out, after Brazil keeper Alisson Becker dragged it into his own net, as the ball had gone out of play earlier.

short by Vinay Sundar / 05:23 pm on 05 Jun

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Zimbabwe ODI, T20I squads for India series

short by Davis James / 05:17 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Zimbabwe’s ODI and T20 squads have been announced for the upcoming series against India, with the major change being that captain Hamilton Masakadza has been replaced by Graeme Cremer at the helm. Wicketkeeper-batsman Richmond Mutumbami is set to be Cremer’s deputy. The tour will consist of three ODIs and three T20s, starting from June 11.

short by Davis James / 05:17 pm on 05 Jun

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Ranbir, Virat football match ends in draw

short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:04 pm on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

'Celebrity Classico 2016', a charity football match between Bollywood personalities led by Ranbir Kapoor and Indian cricketers led by Virat Kohli ended in a 2-2 draw on Saturday in Mumbai. The match was an initiative of Abhishek Bachchan's charity 'Playing for Humanity' and the Virat Kohli Foundation. "We had done this... to raise... funds for drought victims," said Abhishek.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 03:04 pm on 05 Jun

Punjab village hosting Rural Olympics since 1933

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 11:26 am on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Kila Raipur, a village in Punjab, has been hosting a sports event called the 'Rural Olympics' every winter since 1933. The tournament reportedly aims at giving farmers an opportunity to test their stamina and strength. The four-day event features competitions like bullock cart race, tractor tyre racing, Gilli Danda, Gatka, and tug-of-war among other conventional sports.

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 11:26 am on 05 Jun

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ICC committee recommends mandatory BSS helmets

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:01 am on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

ICC’s cricket committee has suggested making British Safety Standard-compliant helmets mandatory in international cricket. The committee expressed concerns that players were wearing helmets which were not compliant with safety standards, with England captain Alastair Cook being a recent example. BSS helmets have lesser gap between the peak and the grille, and are not adjustable on either side.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:01 am on 05 Jun

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Ibrahimovic offered kingship of German city

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:00 am on 05 Jun 2016,Sunday

Rot-Weiss Oberhausen, a 4th tier German football club, has offered kingship of the city of Oberhausen to Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, if he signs for their club. The club has said that if Zlatan signs the two-year contract, the city will be converted into a monarchy headed by him. A local beer will also be renamed after Zlatan.

short by Saloni Tandon / 12:00 am on 05 Jun

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Minister mistakes Ali for Kerala sportsman

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:57 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

In an obituary to the late boxer, Kerala’s sports minister EP Jayarajan called Muhammad Ali an “eminent sports personality from Kerala”. The minister was reportedly quoted as saying, “Ali was an eminent sports personality of Kerala and is one who has won a gold medal thereby raising Kerala’s position in the world.”

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:57 pm on 04 Jun

Copa America allows 4th substitute in extra time

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:50 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

The ongoing Copa America has become the first tournament to implement the International Football Association Board’s 2016-17 Laws of the Game regulations. The rule changes include allowing teams a fourth substitution in extra time, besides changes to yellow card regulations and the offside rule. Also, misbehaviour with referees will result in a penalty being awarded to the opposing team.

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:50 pm on 04 Jun

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Twitter reacts to Muguruza’s French Open win

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:31 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Garbine Muguruza's French Open win over Serena Williams, users posted on Twitter, “Garbine played fearlessly today, deserves to get her first grand slam, she'll win many more”. Other tweets read, “Muguruza has serious stage presence and now she has a major singles title. Won't be her last” and "The Spanish anthem and it's not Rafa, it's a girl!"

short by Saloni Tandon / 11:31 pm on 04 Jun

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Chief selector Patil applies for India coach job

short by Davis James / 08:58 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Indian Cricket Team chief selector Sandeep Patil has applied for the role of the Head Coach of the national side. Patil, who had taken over as Chairman of the Selection Committee in 2012, coached the Indian team in 1996 for six months. Following this, he coached Kenya to lead them to the semi-finals of the 2003 World Cup.

short by Davis James / 08:58 pm on 04 Jun

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Muguruza beats Serena to win her 1st Grand Slam

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:39 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Spain's Garbiñe Muguruza won her maiden Grand Slam title after defeating the defending champion Serena Williams 7-5, 6-4 in the French Open finals today. The fourth-seeded 22-year-old Spaniard has won only two WTA singles titles in her career, while the 34-year-old American had won six Australian Open, three French Open, six Wimbledon and six US Open titles in her career.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:39 pm on 04 Jun

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Colombia hand US 0-2 loss in Copa America opener

short by Davis James / 07:09 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

In the first match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario, the hosts United States were defeated 0-2 by Colombia at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Saturday. Cristian Zapata opened the scoring for Colombia in the eighth minute. In the 42nd minute, Colombia were awarded a penalty and James Rodriguez stepped up and doubled his side's lead.

short by Davis James / 07:09 pm on 04 Jun

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Ali's boxing career began with a stolen bicycle

short by Jatan Desai / 07:06 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali's boxing career started after his red-and-white bicycle was stolen in October 1954. Ali reported the theft to police officer Joe Martin and vowed to beat up the culprit. Martin, who was a boxing trainer, asked Ali to first learn how to fight. Under Martin's coaching, Ali won his first bout six weeks later.

short by Jatan Desai / 07:06 pm on 04 Jun

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Indian women's hockey team lose 1-2 to Japan

short by Davis James / 06:59 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

India on Saturday lost 1-2 to Japan in the bronze medal play-off match in the four-nation invitational women's hockey tournament. Vandana Katariya gave India a 1-0 lead in the 37th minute but Japan equalised in the very next minute via Motomi Kawamura's goal. Four minutes later, Minami Shimizu's strike gave the Japanese a 2-1 lead which they held on.

short by Davis James / 06:59 pm on 04 Jun

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Narine, Pollard hand WI 4-wicket win over SA

short by Davis James / 06:55 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

In the first ODI of the Tri-Nation Series, hosts West Indies defeated South Africa by four wickets at Guyana on Friday. Man-of-the-match, Sunil Narine finished with career-best bowling figures of 6/27 to help bowl out the Proteas for 188. Kieron Pollard, who was playing his first ODI since 2014, scored 67*(67) to help the Caribbeans chase down the target.

short by Davis James / 06:55 pm on 04 Jun

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Judoka Avtar Singh books Rio Olympics berth

short by Davis James / 06:35 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Judoka Avtar Singh has qualified for the Rio Olympics in the under 90kg weight category, Judo Federation of India said today. Besides winning a gold in South Asian Games in February, Avtar, who hails from Punjab, won gold medals in senior national judo championships in 2013-14 and 2014-15. He also won the bronze in Asian Junior Judo Championships in 2011.

short by Davis James / 06:35 pm on 04 Jun

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Twitter pays tribute to Muhammad Ali

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:59 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Reacting to the death of Muhammad Ali, Pelé tweeted, "The sporting universe has just suffered a big loss. Muhammad Ali was my friend, my idol, my hero". "Even the greatest have to go. Ali was special, he was inspirational, he was iconic", read Harsha Bhogle's tweet. Michael Vaughan tweeted, "Pretty sure the word 'GREAT' was invented for one man #RIPMuhammadAli".

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:59 pm on 04 Jun

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Seema Tomar finishes 5th in shooting World Cup

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:23 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Former World Cup silver medallist Seema Tomar of India finished fifth in women’s trap event at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup on Saturday. Australia’s Emma Elizabeth Cox won the gold medal, USA’s Corey Cogdell bagged silver while Carole Cormenier of France clinched the bronze in the women’s trap event.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:23 pm on 04 Jun

'Muhammad Ali' trending on Twitter today

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:10 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

After former boxing champion Muhammad Ali (74), passed away on Friday, 'Muhammad Ali' was trending on Twitter on Saturday. PM Narendra Modi offered condolences by tweeting, "RIP Muhammad Ali. You were an exemplary sportsperson & source of inspiration who demonstrated the power of human spirit & determination". While Mike Tyson tweeted, "God came for his champion. So long great one".

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:10 pm on 04 Jun

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23 yrs since Shane Warne's 'Ball of the Century'

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:05 pm on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

On his first ever delivery in the Ashes, former Australian bowler Shane Warne bowled, what is widely considered as the 'Ball of the Century' on June 4, 1993. Warne's leg spin delivery pitched outside leg and spun back almost a yard to dislodge the bail off Mike Gatting's off stump. Australia went on to win the Test by 179 runs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:05 pm on 04 Jun

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Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passes away aged 74

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 10:42 am on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali passed away aged 74 on Friday night after a 32-year-long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He had earlier been hospitalised due to respiratory complications. Ali had won the World Heavyweight Championship thrice between 1964 and 1978, while also winning a gold medal in the Light Heavyweight category in the 1960 Rome Olympics.

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 10:42 am on 04 Jun

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Visa to introduce payment rings at Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:10 am on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

American financial services company, Visa is set to introduce the 'Visa payment ring', which will let people pay through hand gestures, at the upcoming Rio Olympics. The ring, which will be given to a total of 45 athletes at Rio, contains a secure microchip and an embedded antenna. Notably, the ring is battery-less and draws energy from the payment terminals.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:10 am on 04 Jun

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Ronaldo's presence makes us terror target: Coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:05 am on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Portugal national football team coach, Fernando Santos has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo’s presence in the team makes Portugal a significant potential target for terror attacks during the upcoming Euro 2016 in France. The host nation, France has been in a state of high alert ahead of the month-long tournament, which begins on June 10.

short by Dishant Sharma / 01:05 am on 04 Jun

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Paes-Hingis complete mixed doubles career slam

short by Davis James / 12:18 am on 04 Jun 2016,Saturday

Martina Hingis and Leander Paes each completed a career Grand Slam in mixed doubles after winning the 2016 French Open final against Sania Mirza and Ivan Dodig 4-6, 6-4, 10-8 on Friday. This was the 18th Grand Slam title and 10th in the mixed doubles for Paes while, for Hingis, it was the 22nd Grand Slam of her career.

short by Davis James / 12:18 am on 04 Jun

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Djokovic to face Murray in French open final

short by Davis James / 11:02 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

World Number one Novak Djokovic is set to face World Number two Andy Murray in the French Open final after defeating Austria's Dominic Thiem in the semi-finals on Friday. Djokovic will play his fourth Roland Garros final, while Murray, after defeating the defending champion Stan Wawrinka, will become the first British man since 1937 to reach the French Open final.

short by Davis James / 11:02 pm on 03 Jun

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Muruguza to meet Serena in French Open Final

short by Davis James / 10:14 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Spanish fourth seed Garbine Muguruza is set to face World number one Serena Williams in the French Open final after defeating Australia's Samantha Stosur 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-finals on Friday. The 22-year-old became the first Spanish woman to reach the Roland Garros final since 2000. Elsewhere, Williams defeated Dutch player Kiki Bertens 7(9)-6(7), 6-4 in the other semi-final tie.

short by Davis James / 10:14 pm on 03 Jun

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ICC committee suggests limiting bat size

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:58 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

The ICC committee, led by former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble, has suggested limiting the dimensions of bats used in matches to restore balance between batting and bowling. The Committee received a research paper from the Marylebone Cricket Club with scientific and statistical evidence, which revealed that bats have become more powerful over the years, mainly due to having bigger ‘sweet-spots’.

short by Saloni Tandon / 09:58 pm on 03 Jun

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'FIFA officials paid themselves $80 million'

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:29 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

According to FIFA's lawyers, former FIFA officials including former President Sepp Blatter and former Secretary Generals Jerome Valcke and Markus Kattner awarded themselves pay rises and World Cup bonuses totalling approximately to $80 million. The lawyers further claimed that the contracted payments were made during the officials’ last five years in office and appeared to violate the Swiss law.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:29 pm on 03 Jun

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IOC unveils first ever team of refugees

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:27 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

The International Olympic Committee on Friday unveiled its first ever team of refugees comprising 10 members and 12 officials set to compete at the Rio Olympics under the Olympic flag. The team includes five athletes from South Sudan, two each from Syria and Democratic Republic of Congo and one from Ethiopia. The athletes will compete in swimming, judo and athletics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:27 pm on 03 Jun

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Indian golfer wins European Junior Championship

short by Davis James / 09:10 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Indian teen golfer Shubham Jaglan recently clinched his maiden European Junior Championship held at the Craigielaw Golf Club in Longniddry, Scotland. The 11-year-old had finished as the runner-up at the same event last year. He also won the Junior Golf Academy World Stars and Junior World Golf Championships in 2015, and World Junior Golf Tournament in 2013.

short by Davis James / 09:10 pm on 03 Jun

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Muhammad Ali hospitalised over respiratory issue

short by Davis James / 08:57 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Former world boxing champion Muhammad Ali has been hospitalised over a respiratory problem. A family representative said that the 74-year old is being treated by the doctors as a "precaution" and added that he is in "fair condition" now. Ali, considered as the greatest boxer of all time, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1984, after quitting boxing in 1981.

short by Davis James / 08:57 pm on 03 Jun

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Swiss police raids FIFA headquarters

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:45 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Swiss police on Friday conducted a raid at the FIFA headquarters and seized documents and electronic data as evidence in its ongoing investigations of former FIFA President Sepp Blatter and former Secretary General Jerome Valcke. Notably, Blatter and Valcke have been banned for six and 12 years respectively by the FIFA ethics committee on charges of corruption.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:45 pm on 03 Jun

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Women's WT20 attracted 24.5 mn viewers in India

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:44 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

According to a report by the International Cricket Council, the 2016 Women's World T20, which was being parallelly held with the men's World T20 tournament, attracted 24.5 million viewers in India alone. Also, the women's tournament managed to generate an average audience of 100,000 in the United States of America.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:44 pm on 03 Jun

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Nita Ambani 1st Indian woman nominated to IOC

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:59 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Nita Ambani on Friday was nominated for the membership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). If elected, she will become the first Indian woman to be a member of the Olympic governing body. Ambani, who chairs the Reliance Foundation, has been nominated for her contribution towards promoting sports and education among the youth in India.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:59 pm on 03 Jun

Twitter reacts to Bruno Alves' tackle on Kane

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:35 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Reacting to Portugal defender Bruno Alves' high-boot tackle on England's Harry Kane in a friendly match on Thursday, a user tweeted, "Alves unleashes his WWE flying kick against England". While another tweet read, "Struggling to come to terms with a world in which Pepe might not be the daftest Portuguese centre-back of the past week".

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:35 pm on 03 Jun

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19 yrs since Carlos' swerving 35-meter free kick

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:40 pm on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Facing France in a warm-up tournament on June 3, 1997, Brazil's Roberto Carlos scored a left-footed swerving 35-meter free kick. The ball curled to such an extent that many pundits referred to it as "the goal that defied physics". Later in 2010, a team of French scientists published a paper that explained the trajectory of the ball with an equation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:40 pm on 03 Jun

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Ex-India hockey captain Rajbir Kaur joins AAP

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 11:25 am on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Former India women hockey captain and Arjuna awardee Rajbir Kaur on Thursday joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Chandigarh. Addressing the media, Rajbir raised the issue of drug addiction among youth, minimum pensions, and lack of government help to sportspersons. Notably, she is the only woman hockey player to have represented the country for four consecutive Asian Games.

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 11:25 am on 03 Jun

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Pelé auctioning World Cup medals for charity

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:08 am on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Former Brazilian footballer Pelé said he was putting over 2,000 items up for auction, including his three World Cup medals and Jules Rimet trophy, for raising funds for charity and his former club Santos. The auction will feature memorabilia from the 75-year-old's career with Brazil, Santos and the New York Cosmos and could fetch up to $1 million, auctioneers said.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:08 am on 03 Jun

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Knew nothing about tax fraud: Messi

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 03:58 am on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi on Thursday said in court that he knew nothing about an alleged tax evasion scheme when he signed contracts related to image rights. Lionel and his father Jorge Horacio Messi are accused of evading taxes worth €4.2 million from the Spanish government on income generated on the player's image rights.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 03:58 am on 03 Jun

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5 new sports set for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 02:52 am on 03 Jun 2016,Friday

Five new sports – baseball, skateboarding, surfing, sports climbing and karate – are set to feature at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday recommended their inclusion. As part of reforms initiated in 2014, Olympic hosts can bring in sports popular in their countries to boost ratings, attract greater sponsorship and a younger generation of fans.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 02:52 am on 03 Jun

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IOC to eye Russia, Mexico, Kenya in doping tests

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:32 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will target Russia, Mexico and Kenya in pre-Olympic drugs testing ahead of the 2016 Rio Olympics. The ruling body said it was also doubling the budget allocated for pre-Olympic drugs testing from $500,000 to $1 million. "Special focus will be put on countries where the testing programme is non-compliant," the IOC said

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:32 pm on 02 Jun

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Not enough time to prepare for Rio: Vijender

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:18 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

After the International Boxing Federation (AIBA) allowed professional boxers to compete in Rio Olympics, India's professional boxer Vijender Singh on Thursday said that there is not enough time to prepare for the tournament. The AIBA is set to hold the qualifying tournament for professional boxers from June 3 and Vijender said he is "concentrating" on his pro-bout on June 16.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:18 pm on 02 Jun

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Argentina retain top spot in FIFA rankings

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:04 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Argentina and Belgium continue to hold on to the top two spots in the latest FIFA rankings, with Colombia rounding up the top three. World champions Germany are fourth in the table with European Championship holders Spain now sixth. India have fallen down one spot to 163, while England have been replaced in the top 10 by Austria.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:04 pm on 02 Jun

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Djokovic to face Thiem in French Open semis

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:14 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Top seed and world number one Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the French Open for the eighth time, defeating Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 in the quarter-finals. He will go up against Dominic Thiem of Austria, who got past Frenchman David Goffin 4-6, 7-6(7), 6-4, 6-1 to reach his maiden Grand Slam semi-finals.

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:14 pm on 02 Jun

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BCCI allows women to compete in foreign leagues

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:51 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

The BCCI has allowed Indian women cricketers play in overseas leagues, subject to their contracts being approved by the body. The decision, taken during a meeting of the BCCI’s women’s cricket committee, paves the way for India’s players to take part in tournaments such as the Women’s Big Bash League in Australia and the Women’s Super League in England.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:51 pm on 02 Jun

'Arjun Tendulkar not selected due to surname'

short by Davis James / 08:04 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Pranav Dhanawade's father Prashant has given a clarification on media reports that stated Arjun Tendulkar was included in the Under-16 West Zone squad because he was Sachin Tendulkar's son. Prashant told the media that Arjun’s selection is a result of his hard work and Pranav was technically not even in contention for the selection of the U-16 West Zone team.

short by Davis James / 08:04 pm on 02 Jun

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Sania, Paes enter French Open mixed semis

short by Davis James / 07:53 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Indian tennis player Sania Mirza and her mixed doubles partner Ivan Dodig defeated Jan Chan and Max Mirnyi 6-1, 3-6, 10-6 to enter the semi-finals of the 2016 French Open on Thursday. Meanwhile, the Indo-Swiss pair of Leander Paes and Martina Hingis also reached the tournament's semi-finals after defeating the combination of Bruno Soares and Elena Vesnina 6-4, 6-3.

short by Davis James / 07:53 pm on 02 Jun

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Indian racewalkers forced to skip meal in Poland

short by Davis James / 07:48 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

The Indian Rio Olympic race-walking contingent said they will leave their ongoing preparatory camp in Poland after the athletes had to skip meals because of their training regime and canteen timings. A complaint has been registered with both the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) and Sports Authority of India (SAI) about the training conditions.

short by Davis James / 07:48 pm on 02 Jun

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Ronaldo world's most famous athlete: ESPN

short by Davis James / 05:54 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been named the most famous athlete in the world in the list of 100 most famous athletes released by ESPN. Ronaldo is followed by NBA star LeBron James, Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Neymar, and Swiss Tennis player Roger Federer. Indian cricketer Virat Kohli is placed eighth in the list.

short by Davis James / 05:54 pm on 02 Jun

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Euro '16 fans to vote for Eiffel Tower's colours

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:39 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Euro 2016 sponsor, Orange will light up the Eiffel Tower in the colours of the most popular team based on the social media activity across Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. The posts will be counted every day from 12:01 AM until 9:30 PM local time and the colours of the most popular team will be displayed after the day's last match.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:39 pm on 02 Jun

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League system for Test matches to start by 2019

short by Davis James / 04:10 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Dave Richardson, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Cricket Council has said that a league system for Test Cricket could be in place by the end of 2019. Richardson also said that this system will provide more meaning to the bilateral Test series. Currently, the only way Test teams are regulated is by the virtue of the Test Rankings.

short by Davis James / 04:10 pm on 02 Jun

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Gundogan becomes Man City's 1st summer signing

short by Davis James / 03:52 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

English Premier League’s first major transfer was completed on Thursday when Manchester City confirmed that Borussia Dortmund star Ilkay Gundogan would become the first signing under new manager Pep Guardiola. Gundogan signed a four-year contract at an estimated fee of £20 million. However, the 25-year-old has been nursing a knee injury since dislocating his knee cap during training last month.

short by Davis James / 03:52 pm on 02 Jun

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ICC admits to changing draws for Indo-Pak clash

short by Nihal Thondepu / 12:31 pm on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

According to The Telegraph, the International Cricket Council has admitted to changing draws to ensure that India and Pakistan face each other in tournaments. However, ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson clarified this does not affect the tournaments' fairness or integrity. This comes after the announcement that India will face Pakistan in their first match of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 12:31 pm on 02 Jun

Combined North-East team to compete in cricket

short by Davis James / 07:59 am on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur announced the formation of a combined team from India’s north-eastern states that will participate in national level competition across all age groups. He said the BCCI will help in setting up a cricket ground and indoor cricket facility in all North East states, adding that the body is committed to bring the states to the mainstream.

short by Davis James / 07:59 am on 02 Jun

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Wawrinka, Murray to clash in French Open semis

short by Davis James / 02:10 am on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka and second seeded Andy Murray won their respective quarterfinal encounters in the 2016 French Open to set up a semifinal clash against each other. Third seeded Wawrinka defeated Spain's Albert Ramos Vinolas 6-2, 6-1, 7-6(7), while, Murray defeated Richard Gasquet 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-0, 6-2.

short by Davis James / 02:10 am on 02 Jun

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Punjab teenager earns scholarship to train in US

short by Davis James / 01:15 am on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Fifteen-year-old basketball player Prince Pal Singh has earned a three-year $75,000 scholarship to study in Ohio, USA. The 7-feet tall player was selected through an open trial conducted by Players1st Sports Managment in association with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) centre. This creates an opportunity for Prince to qualify for NCAA, a stepping stone for getting selected for NBA.

short by Davis James / 01:15 am on 02 Jun

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Djokovic 1st tennis star to win $100 mn in prize

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 01:14 am on 02 Jun 2016,Thursday

Novak Djokovic on Wednesday became the first player in tennis history to earn over $100 million in prize money. He began with $99,673,404 at the start of 2016 French Open, earned a further $327,471 in prize money as a result of reaching the last eight. Roger Federer is close behind Djokovic with $98,011,727 in career earnings.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 01:14 am on 02 Jun

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Paes, Bopanna knocked out of French Open

short by Davis James / 08:18 pm on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday

India's tennis players Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna were knocked out of the French Open quarter-finals in their respective men's doubles matches. Croatia's Ivan Dodig and Brazil's Marcelo Melo defeated sixth seeds Bopanna and his Romanian partner Florin Mergea 6-4, 6-4. American pair, Bob and Mike Bryan beat Paes and Marcin Matkowski 7-6 (14-12), 6-3.

short by Davis James / 08:18 pm on 01 Jun

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Twitter reacts to allowing pro boxers at Rio

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:34 pm on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Reacting to AIBA's decision to allow professional boxers to compete in the Olympics, a user's tweet read, "@AIBA_Boxing Congratulations you have destroyed Olympic boxing". Irish unified boxing champion, Carl Frampton tweeted, "Pros boxers being allowed to fight in Olympics is ridiculous! They're two different sports. It's like a badminton player playing tennis".

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:34 pm on 01 Jun

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India to seek wildcard entry for Mary Kom in Rio

short by Davis James / 06:34 pm on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday

In an attempt to bolster its contingent to Rio 2016, the Indian Boxing Council (IBC) is seeking a wild card entry to allow 2012 Olympic bronze medalist MC Mary Kom to participate in 2016 Rio Olympics. The 33-year-old had failed to make the cut last month when she lost to Azize Nimani of Germany in the final Olympic qualification event.

short by Davis James / 06:34 pm on 01 Jun

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IOC, WHO issue Zika advisory for Rio Olympics

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:32 pm on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The World Health Organisation (WHO) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) have issued a Zika virus advisory for 2016 Olympics-bound athletes and others travelling to Rio, Brazil. They have been recommended to "practice safer sex", use insect repellents and wear light-coloured clothes covering as much of the body as possible. Further, it advised pregnant women not to travel for the Games.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:32 pm on 01 Jun

Pro boxers now eligible to compete at Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:43 pm on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Wednesday voted in favour of professional boxers being eligible to compete in the upcoming Rio Olympic Games. The AIBA has scheduled a qualification tournament in Venezuela next month in which a total of 26 Olympic spots will be made available for world champion boxers to earn a selection for their national teams.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:43 pm on 01 Jun

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Rahul Johri takes charge as BCCI's first CEO

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:22 pm on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Former media professional Rahul Johri on Wednesday took charge as the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The move is in line with the Supreme Court-appointed Justice RM Lodha committee's list of recommendations. Formerly, Johri was the Asia Pacific executive vice-president and general manager for South Asia with Discovery Networks.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:22 pm on 01 Jun

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2017 ICC Champions Trophy schedule announced

short by Davis James / 05:19 pm on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the schedule for the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. Eight teams will be playing 15 matches over 18 days (June 1-18) at three different venues in England & Wales. India and Pakistan have been named in the same group and will face each other on June 4, 2017.

short by Davis James / 05:19 pm on 01 Jun

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Sachin roped in for Kerala's anti-drug campaign

short by Anupama K / 03:34 pm on 01 Jun 2016,Wednesday

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has given his consent for his name to be used in Kerala's campaign against liquor and drug abuse in the state, said CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday. The announcement was made after Tendulkar met Vijayan at the state Secretariat. The Vijayan-led LDF government's election manifesto had said that it would initiate an anti-narcotic awareness programme.

short by Anupama K / 03:34 pm on 01 Jun

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Umpire's sister poisoned and killed over no-ball

short by Davis James / 10:47 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

According to media reports, A 15-year-old girl, sister of a cricket umpire was poisoned to death after he gave a contentious decision in a local league match in Jarara, Uttar Pradesh. The decision was contested by one of the players and had threatened him of dire consequences. Later, the player offered the girl insecticide-laced cold drink.

short by Davis James / 10:47 pm on 31 May

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Kohli most talked about player on FB during IPL

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:55 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was the most talked about player on social networking site Facebook during the IPL, the company said in a statement. Debutants Gujarat Lions were the most talked about team this season. With 360 million posts, comments and likes, this year's tournament drove the highest level of conversation Facebook has measured for any IPL season.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:55 pm on 31 May

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'Human arrow' stunt done at Great Wall of China

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:10 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

Base jumper Jeb Corliss performed a human arrow stunt over the Great Wall of China on Sunday. Jumping from a helicopter at 6,000 ft, the wingsuit pilot ripped through the target at 120 mph. He had earlier done similar jumps from the Eiffel Tower, the Space Needle, Christ the Redeemer and the Petronas Twin Towers.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:10 pm on 31 May

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Anderson 6th bowler to cross 450 Test wickets

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:18 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

England's James Anderson became only the sixth bowler and the third pacer to have picked more than 450 Test wickets, after picking his 451st wicket against Sri Lanka on Monday. He reached the feat in 115 Tests, and is 68 wickets shy from Courtney Walsh, who occupies the 5th place in the all-time highest Test wicket takers list.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:18 pm on 31 May

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Joe Root grabs top honours at 2016 CEAT Awards

short by Davis James / 07:13 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

England batsman, Joe Root grabbed the top honours at the 2016 CEAT Awards as he was named International Cricketer of the Year as well as International Batsman of the Year. Ravichandran Ashwin was named as the International Bowler of the Year. Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill and Virat Kohli won the Test, ODI and T20 Player of the Year Awards respectively.

short by Davis James / 07:13 pm on 31 May

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One-armed surfer finishes third in world event

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:10 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

One-armed surfer Bethany Hamilton has finished third in the World Surf League’s Fiji Women’s Pro. The 26-year-old finished in front of the World Number One Tyler Wright and Stephanie Gilmore, a six-times world champion, before losing to the eventual winner, Johanne Defay, in the semi-finals. Hamilton had lost her arm in a shark attack in 2003.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:10 pm on 31 May

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Anderson tops ICC Test rankings for 1st time

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:09 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

After helping England register a 9-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second Test, James Anderson surpassed Stuart Broad and Ravichandran Ashwin to top the latest ICC Test rankings for bowlers for the first time in his career. He is the fourth Englishman to achieve the feat following Ian Botham, Steve Harmison, and Stuart Broad.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:09 pm on 31 May

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Shaminda Eranga reported for suspect action

short by Davis James / 05:12 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

Sri Lankan fast bowler, Shaminda Eranga was reported for a suspect action after the second Test between England and Sri Lanka concluded. The speedster will now have to get his action tested at an ICC accredited centre within 14 days. However, he can continue bowling till the test results are known. This is the first time he was reported.

short by Davis James / 05:12 pm on 31 May

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Betting racket busted by Hyderabad Police

short by Davis James / 05:10 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

Hyderabad Police cracked down on cricket betting rackets in the city following a tip-off, recovering ₹20 lakh, and 100 cell phones and SIM cards. This is the 17th such instance of a crackdown by the Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force during this Indian Premier League season. Bets were placed on the final between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

short by Davis James / 05:10 pm on 31 May

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32 yrs since Viv Richards' 189* vs England

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:50 pm on 31 May 2016,Tuesday

Facing England at Old Trafford, West Indies' Viv Richards scored 189*(170) to register the then highest individual score in ODIs on May 31, 1984. Notably, Richards along with Michael Holding added 106* for the tenth wicket, the highest tenth wicket partnership to date. West Indies went on to win the match by 104 runs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:50 pm on 31 May

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High-line walker crosses cable-car wire in Rio

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:48 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

Caio Amador, a 28-year-old high-line walker walked between two cable-car cables lying on the route to the Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While walking, Amador had to compensate the swaying of the cables, which lay 250 meters directly above the Guanabara Bay. Amador finished off the feat with a base jump from one of the cable-cars.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:48 pm on 30 May

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Sandhu 1st Indian to play in Europe's top tier

short by Davis James / 10:32 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu became the first Indian football player to play a game in the top division of a European league. Gurpreet, who plays for Norwegian side Stabaek, was named in the starting lineup for the Tippeligaen game against IK Start. The Indian goalkeeper kept a clean sheet as his side won 5-0.

short by Davis James / 10:32 pm on 30 May

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Footballer Alan Pulido rescued after kidnap

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:58 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

Olympiakos football player Alan Pulido was on Monday rescued a day after the striker was kidnapped in Mexico's northeastern state of Tamaulipas. The 25-year-old disappeared in his hometown of Ciudad Victoria, when he was intercepted by armed people after leaving a party. Notably, Pulido was a member of the Mexican national side that played the 2014 World Cup.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:58 pm on 30 May

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Kohli, Ranbir to play in charity football match

short by Davis James / 09:56 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

Indian limited-overs captain MS Dhoni and Test captain Virat Kohli are set to take on Bollywood stars like Abhishek Bachchan and Ranbir Kapoor in a charity football match on June 4. Bachchan will lead an All Stars Football Club against Dhoni's All Hearts Football Club. Last year, the All Hearts defeated the All Stars 4-3.

short by Davis James / 09:56 pm on 30 May

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England beat SL by 9 wickets to clinch series

short by Davis James / 09:35 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

England on Monday defeated Sri Lanka by nine wickets in the second Test to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in three-match Test series. After being asked to follow on, Sri Lanka posted 475/10 in the second innings, riding on Dinesh Chandimal's 126(207), to set a target of 79 runs for the Englishmen. England then reached the target in 23.2 overs.

short by Davis James / 09:35 pm on 30 May

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French Open suffers first rain washout in 16 yrs

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:11 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

The French Open suffered its first washout on Monday, after a gap of 16 years, owing to heavy torrential rains in Paris. Staging its 115th edition, the French Open is the only Grand Slam without a single roofed court. A total of ten pre-quarterfinal matches, which were to be played on Monday, have been shifted to Tuesday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:11 pm on 30 May

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Zinedine Zidane to remain Real Madrid coach

short by Davis James / 08:59 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

Real Madrid President Florentino Perez has confirmed that Zinedine Zidane will remain as the head coach at the football club following Saturday's triumph in the final of the UEFA Champions League. Since replacing Rafa Benitez, Zidane has won 22 out of the 27 matches he has managed, losing only two. He had signed a three-year contract in January.

short by Davis James / 08:59 pm on 30 May

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Ganguly announces Bengal T20 league

short by Davis James / 08:32 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

An IPL-style T20 league is being scheduled to be hosted by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) in December 2016, CAB President Sourav Ganguly said. He said the league would consist of eight teams, out of which five of the franchises have already been finalised. As per board rules, no player outside India will be allowed to participate.

short by Davis James / 08:32 pm on 30 May

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Rajyavardhan's son wins Gold at shotgun event

short by Davis James / 08:27 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

Manavaditya Singh Rathore, son of the 2004 Athens Olympics silver medalist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, clinched the gold medal in the Men’s Junior Trap event of the International Junior Shotgun Cup in Finland. Across all five events in the competition featuring a total of 90 junior shotgun shooters from 10 countries, India won three gold, two silver, and four bronze medals.

short by Davis James / 08:27 pm on 30 May

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Cook youngest player to reach 10,000 Test runs

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:03 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

Playing against Sri Lanka in the second Test, England skipper Alastair Cook became the youngest cricketer and the first Englishman to score 10,000 Test runs. Cook, aged 31 years, 157 days, broke Sachin Tendulkar's record of breaching the mark at the age of 31 years, 326 days. Cook was also the youngest to score 7,000, 8,000 and 9,000 Test runs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:03 pm on 30 May

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Weir sets world record in 1-mile wheelchair race

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:03 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

Six-time Paralympic gold medal-winning British wheelchair racer, David Weir on Sunday became the first wheelchair racer to complete a mile-long race (approximately 1.6 kilometers) in under three minutes. Weir recorded a time of two minutes and 57 seconds to beat his own previous world record timing by a six-second margin.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:03 pm on 30 May

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SL 1st in 58 yrs to post 3 straight sub-120 runs

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:14 pm on 30 May 2016,Monday

Sri Lanka became the first team in 58 years to be bowled out for scores below 120 in three consecutive innings. In the first Test against England, Sri Lanka were bundled out for 91 and 119 in the first and second innings respectively. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's first innings in the second Test ended with a score of 101.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:14 pm on 30 May

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Mirza-Hingis crash out of French Open Round 3

short by Davis James / 02:01 am on 30 May 2016,Monday

Wimbledon, US Open, and Australian Open women’s doubles championship pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis were knocked out in the third round of the 2016 French Open on Sunday. The unseeded Czech team of Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova handed a 3-6, 2-6 defeat to the Indo-Swiss pair.

short by Davis James / 02:01 am on 30 May

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2nd Eng-SL Test: SL 309/5 on day 3 following on

short by Davis James / 01:58 am on 30 May 2016,Monday

On Day three of the second Test between England and Sri Lanka, the visitors fought back after being made to follow-on. Half-centuries from captain Angelo Mathews, Kaushal Silva, and Dinesh Chandimal helped Sri Lanka reach a total of 309/5 at the close of play. Earlier, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 101 and are now trailing by 88 runs.

short by Davis James / 01:58 am on 30 May

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Sunrisers Hyderabad win their maiden IPL title

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:39 pm on 29 May 2016,Sunday

Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 8 runs to clinch the IPL title for the first time. Batting first, the Sunrisers posted 208/7, courtesy skipper David Warner's 69(38) and Ben Cutting's brisk 39(15). In reply, RCB openers Chris Gayle's 76(38) and captain Virat Kohli's 54(35) was insufficient for the team to win their first-ever IPL title.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:39 pm on 29 May

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$2 million pay package insulting: FIFA President

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:48 pm on 29 May 2016,Sunday

According to media reports, FIFA’s recently elected President Gianni Infantino told its governing council a $2 million salary offer made to him by the football group’s compensation committee was “insulting”. The figure is less than the $3 million base salary Infantino’s predecessor Sepp Blatter earned in the year before he was ousted due to a corruption scandal.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:48 pm on 29 May

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Warner posts most 50s in a single edition of IPL

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:23 pm on 29 May 2016,Sunday

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner's 69(38) against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL-2016 final saw him register his 9th half-century to become the batsman with most half-centuries in a single edition of IPL. Notably, Chris Gayle and Warner occupy the second spot on the list with 7 half centuries each in IPL-2012 and IPL-2015 respectively.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:23 pm on 29 May

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Lewis Hamilton wins Monaco F1 Grand Prix

short by Davis James / 08:42 pm on 29 May 2016,Sunday

Three-time world champion Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes celebrated his first win of the Formula One season Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday. Australian Daniel Ricciardo finished second for Red Bull, with Mexican Sergio Perez third for Force India. Championship leader, Nico Rosberg finished seventh and his lead at the top was cut to 24 points.

short by Davis James / 08:42 pm on 29 May

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Sachin launches his clothing brand 'True Blue'

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 29 May 2016,Sunday

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Saturday launched his clothing brand 'True Blue' with actor Riteish Deshmukh as a showstopper for the fashion event. "I... (wanted to) give them (people) the opportunity to wear something which is of my taste, what I like," said Sachin. The brand, in collaboration with 'Arvind Fashion Brands', has opened its flagship store in Mumbai.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:51 pm on 29 May

Lightning strikes football pitch; 35 injured

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:47 pm on 29 May 2016,Sunday

At least 35 people, including children, were injured after lightning struck a football pitch at the end of a children’s football match in Germany on Sunday. Three adults, including the referee, were hit directly and were reportedly rushed to the hospital by helicopter. Meanwhile in Paris, France, 11 people, including eight children were injured on Sunday by a lightning strike.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:47 pm on 29 May

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Paes-Hingis reach mixed doubles quarters

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:18 pm on 29 May 2016,Sunday

The Indo-Swiss pair of Leander Paes and Martina Hingis advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing French Open after defeating fourth seeds Yaroslav Shvedova and Florin Mergea 2-6, 7-5, 10-6 on Saturday. Meanwhile, the men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea defeated the combination of Brian Baker and Marcus Daniell 6-2, 6-7 (4-7), 6-1 in the third round.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:18 pm on 29 May

Discus thrower Seema qualifies for Rio Olympics

short by Jatan Desai / 10:20 am on 29 May 2016,Sunday

Indian discus thrower Seema Punia has qualified for the 2016 Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro. With a throw of 62.62 metres, Seema beat the Olympic qualification mark of 61.00 metres and won the gold medal at Pat Young Thrower's Classic, California. The Haryana-based athlete has previously won three Commonwealth Games medals and a gold medal at the Asian Games.

short by Jatan Desai / 10:20 am on 29 May

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Twitter reacts to Real Madrid's CL triumph

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 09:37 am on 29 May 2016,Sunday

Following Real Madrid's eleventh Champions League title triumph against Atlético Madrid, a user tweeted, "The best team lost... and that is football. Ronaldo didn't make this final his own but brave as always, wanted the 5th and most tense penal[ty]". Another tweet read, "It's taken just 27 games for Zinedine Zidane to win his first ever Champions League title. Legend.#uclfinal".

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 09:37 am on 29 May

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Real Madrid win its 11th Champions League title

short by Jatan Desai / 03:18 am on 29 May 2016,Sunday

Real Madrid defeated Atletico Madrid 5-3 in the penalty shoot-out to win their eleventh Champions League title. The Los Blancos have won the Champions League the most number of times. Real manager Zinedine Zidane became only the seventh person in history to win the Champions League or the European Cup, as it was called earlier, as both player and manager.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:18 am on 29 May

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2nd Eng-SL Test: Eng 498/9d, SL 91/8 on Day 2

short by Davis James / 11:44 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

At the end of Day Two of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday, England were on top with a lead of 407 runs as Sri Lanka reached 91/8 at the close of play. Earlier, Moeen Ali's 155* took England to a total of 498/9 before they declared their innings. Chris Woakes and Stuart Broad picked up three wickets.

short by Davis James / 11:44 pm on 28 May

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French duo sets longest slackline walk record

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:11 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

French slackline walkers Danny Menšík and Nathan Paulin set a new world record by walking a distance of 1,020 metres across a slackline in Aiglun, France. The line lay almost 600 metres above the ground and took 1 hour, 15 minutes to cross. The previous record for the longest walk across a slackline was for a distance of 493 metres.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:11 pm on 28 May

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Kyrgios gets largest fine in French Open history

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:17 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios was handed a $6,200 fine, the largest ever in French Open history, after he uttered an audible obscenity during his third round loss to Richard Gasquet. The 21-year-old was fined after the tournament officials reviewed the footage of his 2-6, 6-7 (7-9), 2-6 straight sets defeat against his French opponent.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:17 pm on 28 May

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World Cup for non-FIFA members begins

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:07 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

The Football World Cup for unrecognized states, de facto independent states, and autonomous regions began in the breakaway region of Abkhazia on Saturday. The participating teams include Kurdistan, Székely Land, Somaliland and hosts Abkhazia among other regions, none of which are UN members. The tournament is organised by CONIFA, which represents national sides unable to join FIFA.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:07 pm on 28 May

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Ricciardo earns first F1 pole at Monaco

short by Davis James / 07:40 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

Australian Daniel Ricciardo seized the first pole position of his Formula One career at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday. World Championship leader, Nico Rosberg will join him on the front row for Mercedes. Triple world champion Lewis Hamilton qualified in third place. This was Red Bull's first pole since the 2013 Brazil Grand Prix.

short by Davis James / 07:40 pm on 28 May

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Carlo Ancelotti set to star in Star Trek film

short by Davis James / 07:38 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

Newly appointed Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti recently said in an interview that he will be starring in the upcoming Star Trek movie. Ancelotti will play the role of a doctor in the sci-fi film series' third installment, called 'Star Trek Beyond', which is directed by Justin Lin and is slated to be released on July 22, 2016.

short by Davis James / 07:38 pm on 28 May

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WHO rejects plea to suspend Rio 2016 due to Zika

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:11 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

The World Health Organisation has rejected the plea to suspend Rio Olympics or stage the event elsewhere owing to the spread of the Zika virus. The organisation cites that changing the host city would “not significantly alter” the spread of the virus. Notably, Rio de Janeiro has recorded 26,000 suspected Zika cases so far, the highest of all Brazilian states.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:11 pm on 28 May

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IS will target Euro 2016: German intel chief

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:11 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

According to Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution head, the Islamic State will target June's Euro 2016 football tournament. Although no evidence for the same has been found yet but "a lot of background noise" has been observed, he further claimed. Almost 2.5 million spectators are expected for 51 football matches between the 24 participating nations.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:11 pm on 28 May

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104 yrs since 2 hat-tricks were picked in a day

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:58 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

Playing against South Africa, Australian legspinner Jimmy Matthews became the first person to pick two hat-tricks in a single day of a Test match, on May 28, 1912. Of the six batsmen dismissed, two were bowled outs, two were ruled leg before wicket while two were caught-and-bowled. Australia went on to win the Test by an innings and 88 runs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 03:58 pm on 28 May

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Prasar Bharati entitled to ad-free feed of games

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 12:11 pm on 28 May 2016,Saturday

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected Star Sports India's appeal against the Delhi High Court's 2013 decision that entitled Prasar Bharati to get ad-free feed of live matches. The apex court added private broadcasters must share revenue in case the feed included advertisements. Star Sports had earlier said the live feed couldn't be controlled as it already included organisers' advertisements.

short by Shubhodeep Datta / 12:11 pm on 28 May

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England end day 1 of second Test at 310/6

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:05 am on 28 May 2016,Saturday

England finished day one of their second test match against Sri Lanka at the Riverside Ground at 310/6. Having won the toss, the hosts decided to bat. Alex Hales and Joe Root scored 83 and 80 respectively for England. Nuwan Pradeep and Milinda Siriwardana took 3/69 and 2/35 respectively, for Sri Lanka.

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:05 am on 28 May

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SRH beat Gujarat Lions to reach IPL final

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:38 pm on 27 May 2016,Friday

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Gujarat Lions by four wickets to enter the IPL final. Batting first, the Lions posted 162/7, courtesy Aaron Finch's 50(32), with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ben Cutting picking two wickets each. In reply, the Sunrisers, riding on skipper David Warner's 93*(58) reached the target in 19.2 overs to set up the final encounter against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:38 pm on 27 May

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Panesar talks about battling mental illness

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:46 pm on 27 May 2016,Friday

England spinner Monty Panesar said that he took professional help to cope with feelings of anxiety and paranoia that led to the loss of self-esteem and confidence. Panesar made these revelations after being appointed as the mental health ambassador of the Professional Cricketers' Association. He also admitted that his reluctance to take prescribed medication hindered his progress.

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:46 pm on 27 May

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Sonia Lather wins silver at World Boxing C'ships

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:39 pm on 27 May 2016,Friday

Sonia Lather went down fighting 1-2 to Italy’s Alessia Mesiano in the Featherweight (57 kg) finals at the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships. Overall in the featherweight category, India finished 10th, tied with Thailand, Russia and Netherlands. However, the tournament saw India lose out on an Olympic quota in the three featured categories, Flyweight, Lightweight and Middleweight.

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:39 pm on 27 May

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Injured Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:21 pm on 27 May 2016,Friday

Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2016 French Open citing a wrist injury. Marcel Granollers, his third round opponent, will now receive a walkover to the fourth round. Meanwhile, Britain's Andy Murray defeated Ivo Karlović of Croatia 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) to enter the fourth round of competition.

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:21 pm on 27 May

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'Kohli 3rd most marketable athlete worldwide'

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:29 pm on 27 May 2016,Friday

According to a report by SportsPro Media, Indian Test team skipper Virat Kohli is the third most marketable athlete in the world, behind NBA Most Valuable Player Stephen Curry and Juventus’ footballer Paul Pogba. He is placed ahead of Tennis player Novak Djokovic, Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi, Sprinter Usain Bolt, and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:29 pm on 27 May

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23 athletes caught in 2012 Olympics drug retests

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:27 pm on 27 May 2016,Friday

Twenty-three athletes of London 2012 Olympics, from five different sports and six nationalities, tested positive for banned drugs after samples were reanalysed, the International Olympic Committee said. The results, taken from select doping samples and focusing on athletes who could potentially take part in Rio Olympics, were all based on intelligence-gathering that began in August 2015, it said.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:27 pm on 27 May

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Twitter reacts to Mourinho's Man Utd appointment

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:07 pm on 27 May 2016,Friday

Reacting to Jose Mourinho's appointment as Manchester United's manager, a user tweeted, "I'd be lying if I said I wasn't over the moon about Jose Mourinho at United. Now let's get some trophies!". Another tweet read, "What a week to be Manchester United fan first cup final win then LVG sacked and now we got the Special one Jose Mourinho".

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:07 pm on 27 May

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Indian wins gold at French Open Athletics C'ship

short by Davis James / 05:32 pm on 27 May 2016,Friday

Indian para-athlete, discus and club thrower, Amit Kumar Saroha has clinched the gold medal in the men’s club throw F-51 event at the 2016 French Open Athletics Championship. Saroha won the event with a record-breaking throw of 26.58 metres. With this, the 31-year-old Arjuna awardee from Haryana bettered his own previously held Asian best distance of 25.44 metres.

short by Davis James / 05:32 pm on 27 May

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BCCI to donate ₹5 cr to disabled cricketers

short by Davis James / 05:26 pm on 27 May 2016,Friday

BCCI Anurag Thakur has promised to give ₹5 crore to the deaf, dumb and visually impaired cricketers as financial aid. BCCI has also planned other special initiatives, which includes ₹100 crore assigned one-year water conservation project and Creating ‘Mobile Coaching App’, which can be used by cricket academies in remote areas to provide access to state-of-the-art coaching lessons.

short by Davis James / 05:26 pm on 27 May

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Man Utd, Madrid most valuable soccer clubs: KPMG

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 03:05 am on 27 May 2016,Friday

According to a report by accounting firm KPMG, Manchester United and Real Madrid are the most valuable football clubs, worth €2.9 billion ($3.2 billion) each. The teams are followed by Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Manchester City. The report further suggests that Europe’s leading 32 clubs have a combined value of over €26 billion euros.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 03:05 am on 27 May

Nadal, Djokovic, Williams progress to round 3

short by Vinay Sundar / 02:58 am on 27 May 2016,Friday

Nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal moved to the third round at Roland Garros, as did Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic. Nadal defeated Fancudo Bagnis 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 while top-seeded Djokovic cruised through with a straight sets win over Steve Darcis, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4. The defending women's champions, Williams, rolled past Teliana Pereira 6-2, 6-1 to progress.

short by Vinay Sundar / 02:58 am on 27 May

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Copa America to use Hawk-Eye for goal-line tech

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 01:45 am on 27 May 2016,Friday

Hawk-Eye technology is set to be used to decide whether the ball has crossed the goal-line at Copa America Centenario in the US. The system uses seven cameras to track the flight of the ball, indicating to the referee via a vibration device whether a goal has been scored. It will be installed in all 10 stadiums hosting the event.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 01:45 am on 27 May

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José Mourinho agrees to be new Man Utd manager

short by Jatan Desai / 12:00 am on 27 May 2016,Friday

José Mourinho on Thursday agreed to become the new manager of Manchester United. Mourinho will replace Louis van Gaal who was sacked on Monday after a two-year spell at the club. The Portuguese won 21 trophies from his time at Porto, Inter Milan, Real Madrid and Chelsea including the Champions League, La Liga, Premier League and Serie A.

short by Jatan Desai / 12:00 am on 27 May

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Bianchi's family plan legal action against F1

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:02 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

The family of the late French Formula One driver Jules Bianchi is planning to launch a legal action against the sport's governing body "to establish the truth about the decisions that led to (his) crash at the Japanese Grand Prix in 2014." Bianchi died in July 2015, nine months after he crashed into a recovery vehicle at the rain-soaked race.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:02 pm on 26 May

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'Not all players should go back to IPL auction'

short by Jatan Desai / 10:34 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

Commentator Harsha Bhogle has expressed his views on why all IPL players shouldn't go back to the auctions. "In the great leagues of the world... players get defined by the clubs they play for", Bhogle wrote. While emphasizing that cricket is a nation vs nation sport he wrote, "Kohli will always be Kohli of India" apart from the IPL season.

short by Jatan Desai / 10:34 pm on 26 May

Sonia Lather reaches Women's World Boxing final

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:34 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

India's Sonia Lather defeated Kazakhstan's Aizhan Khojabekova in their semi-final bout to reach the final of the 57 kg category of the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships. She won by a 3-0 verdict, with the judges' scores reading 39:37, 40:36 and 40:36. Lather will now face Italy’s Alessia Mesiano in the final as the winner will be crowned World Champion.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:34 pm on 26 May

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India claim silver in Asian Team Snooker C'ships

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:33 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

India lost to an Iran team consisting of Amir Sarkhosh and Soheil Vahedi in the final of the 2016 Asian Team Snooker Championships. The Indian team of Pankaj Advani, Manan Chandra and Aditya Mehta took the lead before losing the second singles and doubles to trail 1-2. Advani made it 2-2, before Iran took the final set, winning 3-2.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:33 pm on 26 May

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Lodha Panel ad suggestions impractical: Thakur

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:03 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

BCCI President Anurag Thakur has said the Lodha panel's suggestions to restrict advertisement breaks during the broadcast of matches is "impractical". "If the advertisement is taken away during the matches, the revenue will come down which will impact all the state cricket associations, which have to create infrastructure for domestic matches... It will adversely impact Indian cricket," he said.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:03 pm on 26 May

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RR, CSK move HC against paying franchise fee

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:01 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have moved Mumbai High Court for arbitration against paying the IPL franchise fees to the BCCI despite being suspended from participating in the T20 tournament for two years. CSK and RR were shelling out ₹73 crore and ₹56 crore respectively per year to remain a part of the IPL fabric.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:01 pm on 26 May

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6-month-old becomes world's youngest water skier

short by Jatan Desai / 09:38 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

Six-month-old Zyla St Onge broke the Guinness World Record for being the youngest ever person to water ski – travelling a total of 686.4 feet, according to an ESPN report. Zyla smashed the previous record held by six months and 29 days old Parks Bonifay, who travelled a distance of 100 feet.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:38 pm on 26 May

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Aus women's football team loses to u15 boys team

short by Jatan Desai / 09:37 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

World's fifth-ranked women's football team Australia lost 0-7 to the Newcastle Jets under-15 boys side in what was a preparation match for the upcoming Rio Olympics. Australia had reached the quarter-final in the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada, losing to eventual winners Japan. The team will kick off their official pre-Olympic friendlies against New Zealand in June.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:37 pm on 26 May

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Bangar appointed India coach for Zimbabwe tour

short by Jatan Desai / 09:08 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

Coach of IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab Sanjay Bangar has been appointed India's head coach for the team's tour to Zimbabwe. Bangar had previously worked as India's assistant coach till the World T20 under team director Ravi Shastri. India will play three T20s and three ODIs in Zimbabwe, starting on June 11.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:08 pm on 26 May

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Aus using missile technology for fast bowlers

short by Jatan Desai / 09:05 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

Aiming to reduce injuries to their fast bowlers and enhance performance, Cricket Australia has resorted to the use of guided missile technology. The Australian bowlers will use the "torpedo technology", using smart algorithms planted in a wearable tracking device which will help in the analysis of their workload. The same technology is used to navigate submarines, guided missiles, and spacecraft.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:05 pm on 26 May

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Peter Thiel backed Hogan's case against Gawker

short by Pragya Swastik / 06:29 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

PayPal Co-founder and billionaire Peter Thiel reportedly funded wrestler Hulk Hogan defamation lawsuit against New York-based Gawker media for publishing his sex tape. Hulk Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, won a $140 million jury verdict against Gawker in March this year. Notably, the media platform had outed Thiel as gay in 2007.

short by Pragya Swastik / 06:29 pm on 26 May

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Russia names Sharapova in Olympics tennis squad

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:17 pm on 26 May 2016,Thursday

The Russian Tennis Federation has named suspended tennis player Maria Sharapova, among four players, who will compete in women's singles at the Rio Olympics. Sharapova was earlier suspended from competitions, including the ongoing French Open, after testing positive for banned substance Meldonium. International Tennis Federation is yet to take a decision on the extent of her punishment.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:17 pm on 26 May

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17 yrs since Man Utd won their 2nd CL title

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:39 am on 26 May 2016,Thursday

Manchester United lifted their second Champions League title on May 26, 1999, by defeating Bayern Munich in the finals at Nou Camp, Barcelona. After conceding a goal inside six minutes from kick-off, the Red Devils scored twice in injury-time, courtesy Teddy Sheringham and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's goals in the 91st and 93rd minute respectively to clinch English football's first treble.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:39 am on 26 May

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17 yrs since Dravid-Ganguly's 318-run WC stand

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:36 am on 26 May 2016,Thursday

Facing defending champions Sri Lanka in a World Cup-1999 Group stage match, India's Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid posted a 318-run stand to register the then highest ODI partnership on May 26, 1999. Notably, Ganguly's 183(158) is the fourth-highest individual score in WC history while India's total of 373/6 is the second highest total by India in a WC match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:36 am on 26 May

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Mirza, Bopanna and Paes win at French Open

short by Davis James / 12:27 am on 26 May 2016,Thursday

The Indian contingent got off to a winning start at the French Open on Wednesday. Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis defeated the Russian pair of Daria Kasatkina and Alexandra Panova, 7-6(4), 6-2. Rohan Bopanna and Florin Mergea defeated Frenchmen Stephane Robert and Alexandre Sidorenko, 6-2, 6-2. Leander Paes and Marcin Matkowski overcame Aliaksandr Bury and Denis Istomin, 7-6(3), 7-6(6).

short by Davis James / 12:27 am on 26 May

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SRH defeat KKR by 22 runs in IPL Eliminator

short by Davis James / 12:27 am on 26 May 2016,Thursday

In the Indian Premier League (IPL) Eliminator, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders at Delhi. SRH put up a total of 162 after Yuvraj Singh top-scored with 44(30). Man-of-the-match, Moises Henriques scored 31(21) and picked up 2/17 with the ball as KKR were restricted to 140/8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished with figures of 3/19 to become the purple cap holder.

short by Davis James / 12:27 am on 26 May

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ISL: North East United sign 5 new players

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:21 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

NorthEast United FC have signed Indian goalkeeper Subrata Paul and midfielder Rowlin Borges for the upcoming Indian Super League season. The team also announced the signings of defender Nirmal Chhetri , left-back Shouvik Ghosh and striker Sumit Passi. Paul has made 26 appearances for Mumbai City FC while Nirmal Chhetri played 14 times for Kerala Blasters in season one.

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:21 pm on 25 May

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Pro boxers at Rio 2016 is ridiculous: Mike Tyson

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:13 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

Mike Tyson said the Amateur International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) decision to let professional fighters take part in Rio Olympics is “ridiculous” and “foolish”. The former world champion said that professional boxers would lose due the amateur fighters' fast-paced fighting style. The AIBA earlier said the pro boxers would compete in Rio if a constitutional change agreement is reached in June.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:13 pm on 25 May

Aus eight in rowing fail to qualify for Rio

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:00 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

Australian men's eight in rowing failed to qualify for the Olympics Games for the first time in 66 years, as they finished fourth in the Rio Olympics qualifier event. The country has won six medals at the event in their history. The women's team also failed to qualify for Rio 2016.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:00 pm on 25 May

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Liverpool sign Loris Karius from Mainz 05

short by Davis James / 08:32 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Loris Karius from German side Mainz 05 on a long-term contract, the Premier League club said on Tuesday. The 22-year-old, who has represented Germany at Under-21 level, made 34 Bundesliga appearances last season and kept nine clean sheets. Karius is Klopp's third permanent signing since he took charge.

short by Davis James / 08:32 pm on 25 May

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Doping will be criminal offence: Russia Minister

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:31 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

Russia's Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said the country is planning to bring in legislation to ensure individuals found guilty of doping are punished under the criminal code. The statement comes after Russia was suspended from international athletics amid widespread doping and corruption, and 14 Russian athletes recently tested positive for doping in re-test of samples used for 2008 Olympics.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:31 pm on 25 May

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Tokyo 2020 payments probe team established

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:35 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

The Japanese Olympic Committee on Wednesday established a team to investigate whether any illegal payments were made during its successful bid for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Media reports suggested that the bid team made payments totalling over $2 million to a Singapore bank account. Meanwhile, it recently chose a new logo after previous one was withdrawn due to plagiarism allegations.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:35 pm on 25 May

Arsenal sign Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:15 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

Arsenal announced the signing of midfielder Granit Xhaka from Borussia Monchengladbach for an initial fee of £25 million (approximately $37 million). The 23-year-old Swiss international made 108 appearances for Monchengladbach in his four-year spell, after making his senior debut at FC Basel in 2010. "I will give everything to help Arsenal win trophies and make the fans happy,” he said.

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:15 pm on 25 May

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Arjun Tendulkar picked in U-16 West Zone squad

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:59 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun has been picked as part of the U-16 West Zone squad for the inter-zonal tournament to be played at Hubli from May 24. Arjun, who is a regular for the Mumbai U-16 team, and made his debut at the Cadence Trophy in January 2011. Unlike his father, Arjun Tendulkar is a left-handed batsman.

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:59 pm on 25 May

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Russia: 14 olympians tested positive for doping

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:55 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

The Russian Olympic Committee on Tuesday said 14 of its 2008 Beijing Olympics athletes have tested positive for banned substances during re-tests conducted from 8-year-old samples. However, the committee would not name the athletes until they receive the results of B-sample tests. Meanwhile, Russia's athletics federation said any athlete banned for doping would not be included in the Olympic team.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:55 pm on 25 May

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Olympic gold medals were of pure gold till 1912

short by Jatan Desai / 05:01 pm on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

Olympic medals made of pure gold were awarded for the last time at the Stockholm Olympics, Sweden in 1912. The concept of a 'gold' medal was introduced in 1904, prior to which only silver and bronze medals were awarded to winners. Interestingly, the gold medals awarded at 2012 London Olympics had only 1.34% gold.

short by Jatan Desai / 05:01 pm on 25 May

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11 yrs since Liverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul'

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:15 am on 25 May 2016,Wednesday

Facing AC Milan in the Champions League final at Istanbul, Liverpool came from behind to win their fifth CL title, for the night of May 25, 2005 to be termed as the 'Miracle of Istanbul'. Trailing 0-3 at half-time, Liverpool produced three goals in six minutes, forcing extra-time, which witnessed no goals, only for Liverpool to win 3-2 on penalties.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:15 am on 25 May

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RCB beat Gujarat Lions to enter IPL finals

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:24 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Gujarat Lions (GL) by 4 wickets to enter the finals of the IPL on Tuesday. Batting first, the Lions posted 158 in 20 overs, with Dwayne Smith scoring 73(41) and Shane Watson picking 4/29. In reply, AB de Villiers with his blistering 79*(47) helped Bangalore achieve the target in 18.2 overs.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:24 pm on 24 May

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Meldonium in 47 of 49 failed Russian dope tests

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:01 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president Craig Reedie said that 47 of 49 Russian sportspersons who have failed drug tests between November 2015-May 2016 did so because Meldonium was detected in their system. Meldonium, which helps to adjust the body's use of energy and can boost stamina and aid endurance, was added to WADA's list of banned substances in January 2016.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:01 pm on 24 May

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French Open: Murray, Djokovic, Nadal progress

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:44 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal sealed their passage to the second round of the French Open on Tuesday. Murray defeated Radek Stepanek 3-6, 3-6, 6-0, 6-3, 7-5 in a match that carried over from Monday as bad light disrupted play. Djokovic defeated Lu Hsen-Yu 6-4, 6-1, 6-1, while Nadal beat Sam Groth 6-1, 6-1, 6-1.

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:44 pm on 24 May

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Ashish Nehra to undergo knee surgery

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:01 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

Fast bowler Ashish Nehra is set to undergo a surgery in his right knee, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said in a statement on Tuesday. This comes as the 37-year-old sustained an injury while playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Kings XI Punjab in the IPL, following which he was ruled out of the tournament.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:01 pm on 24 May

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Djokovic top ranked tennis player for 200 weeks

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:00 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic has remained as number one ranked player for 200 weeks, thereby becoming the fifth player in the history of the sport to achieve this feat. He is also one week shy of 100-straightweeks at the top rank. The other four players are Jimmy Connors (268), Ivan Lendl (270), Pete Sampras (286) and Roger Federer (302).

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:00 pm on 24 May

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France vows to fix stadium security before Euros

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:44 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

French officials on Monday said that security features in football stadiums will be sorted out before the start of Euro 2016. The statement comes after the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique Marseille witnessed fans bringing in flares and firecrackers inside the stadium despite close searching. The month-long tournament will be conducted with a state of emergency enforced in France.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:44 pm on 24 May

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World record set for most players in soccer game

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:56 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

A total of 2,357 football players gathered in a Chilean stadium to play a match that broke the world record for the number of participants. The match lasted for around 120 hours. However, a 105-hour Scottish match played last year holds the record for the longest match because Guinness World Records did not certify how long the Chilean match lasted.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:56 pm on 24 May

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Argentina footballer dies after on-field injury

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:46 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

An Argentinian footballer, playing a regional league match, died following a collision with the opponent on the field. The 24-year-old player was accidently struck by a knee on his head, before he was hit again on his head by a third player with his forearm. Following this, he fell unconscious on the pitch, before being pronounced dead at the hospital.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:46 pm on 24 May

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NZ teenager hits 6 sixes in one over

short by Davis James / 04:41 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

New Zealand teenager Glenn Phillips become the latest entry in the list of players who have hit six sixes in an over when playing for Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC). The 19-year-old hit 36 runs off an over in a match against the Duke of Norfolk XI at Arundel. Phillips finished the innings on 201*(123).

short by Davis James / 04:41 pm on 24 May

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1 year since Wilshere scored left-footed volley

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

Facing West Bromwich Albion in an English Premier League match, Arsenal's Jack Wilshere scored a left-footed volley on May 24, 2015. Receiving the ball from a miscued clearance after a corner, Arsenal's Gabriel layed-up the ball for Wilshere, who unleashed a left-footed volley from outside the box into the top-right corner of the goal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:07 pm on 24 May

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Real Madrid won their 10th CL title on this day

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:03 am on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

Facing city rivals, Atlético Madrid in their 13th Champions League final on May 24, 2014, Real Madrid came from being 0-1 behind, to lift their record-setting 10th Champions League title with a 4-1 victory. In a repeat of the final, Real Madrid are set to face Atlético Madrid on May 29 in this year's Champions League final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:03 am on 24 May

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139 yrs since lowest score in 1st-class cricket

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:57 am on 24 May 2016,Tuesday

Playing against Marylebone Cricket Club on May 24, 1877, Oxford University were dismissed for 12 runs in their first innings, the lowest ever score in first class cricket. The innings, devoid of any extras, featured seven duck dismissals and the highest score of 7* by Edward Wallington. Marylebone Cricket Club went on to win by an innings and 77 runs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:57 am on 24 May

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Vettel, Dirk to play soccer honouring Schumacher

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:55 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

Formula 1 racer Sebastian Vettel and NBA player Dirk Nowitzki are set to lead respective celebrity teams, that are scheduled to play a football match, honouring the hospitalised Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher. The proceeds of the match, which is to be played on July 27, will go towards BasKIDball initiative and the Federation ‘craniocerebral patient in need’.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:55 pm on 23 May

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Twitter reacts to Louis van Gaal's sacking

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:31 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

Reacting to Louis van Gaal's sacking as Manchester United's manager, a user tweeted, "A toast to LVG and all the terrible, boring, sideways and backwards football we had to endure under his management". Another user tweeted, "Winter had come for LVG" while one tweet read, "Finally it's happening we getting jose #JoseMourinho #Mufc."

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:31 pm on 23 May

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2 women umpires in men's match for 1st time

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:22 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

In the ICC WCL Division Five match between Oman and Nigeria on Sunday, it was witnessed for the first time in cricketing history that two women umpires officiated in a men's ICC tournament match. Sue Redfern of England was one of the standing umpires, while Jacqueline Williams of the West Indies was the third umpire.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:22 pm on 23 May

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18-yr-old to miss cup qualifier for school exam

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:20 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

Eighteen-year-old Ramadan Sobhi of Egypt is set to miss the country's Africa Cup of Nations qualifier match against Tanzania because of his school exams. "The game will be on 4 June and his exam is on 5 June, and we failed to book him a plane ticket straight after the game," Egyptian national team director said.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:20 pm on 23 May

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Indian squad for West Indies tour announced

short by Davis James / 04:59 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

The Indian squad for the 2016 July-August tour of West Indies, which consists of four Test matches, has been announced. Mumbai fast bowler, Shardul Thakur has been drafted into the squad for the first time. Other players include Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Cheteshwar Pujara, Wriddhiman Saha, Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar under the leadership of Virat Kohli.

short by Davis James / 04:59 pm on 23 May

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Bravo, Pollard react on Twitter after fine

short by Davis James / 04:43 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

After Dwayne Bravo was fined for 'inappropriate contact' with Kieron Pollard in IPL, Bravo tweeted, "Calm down everybody. @KieronPollard55 and I are best friends on and off the field. Pity that normal banter is being shaped to suit agendas." Pollard said, "It's slowly turning into a robotic game..No emotions no actions nothing...2020 = entertainment!! Rigorous battles!! Evrything is a fine."

short by Davis James / 04:43 pm on 23 May

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Advani 1st to hold continental, World title

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:36 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

After winning the Asian 6 Red Snooker championship on Sunday, India's Pankaj Advani become the first cueist to hold the world and continental titles in 6-red snooker at the same time. He won the Asian title by defeating top seed Keen Hoh Moh 7-5, to add to the IBSF World 6 Red Championship which he had won in November 2015.

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:36 pm on 23 May

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Manchester United sack manager Louis van Gaal

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 04:25 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

Manchester United on Monday sacked Louis van Gaal as their manager, two seasons after the Dutchman took charge of the team. Under van Gaal, United had a 51.3% win percentage in the league, as against 60.4% achieved by former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who managed the Red Devils from 1986-2013. The Dutchman won the FA Cup in the 2015-16 season.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 04:25 pm on 23 May

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Indian team for Zimbabwe tour announced

short by Davis James / 03:57 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

The squad for the Indian Cricket team's tour of Zimbabwe was announced on Monday with MS Dhoni set to lead the side in the limited-overs series. Karun Nair, Faiz Fazal, Jayant Yadav, Mandeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal are the uncapped players who earned a call to the national side. India will play 3 ODIs and 3 T20Is in Zimbabwe.

short by Davis James / 03:57 pm on 23 May

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Twitter reacts to Barcelona's Copa del Rey win

short by Vinay Sundar / 03:56 pm on 23 May 2016,Monday

Following Barcelona's hard-fought 2-0 win over Sevilla in the Copa del Rey final, twitter exploded in admiration. One user tweeted, "At 28 years of age Messi has won the 28th title of his career. Pele won 29 & Maradona 11 titles all their careers." Another user tweeted about Barcelona becoming the first team to win 90 official trophies.

short by Vinay Sundar / 03:56 pm on 23 May

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9 years since AC Milan lifted their 7th CL title

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:08 am on 23 May 2016,Monday

Facing Liverpool in a Champions League final on May 23, 2007, AC Milan registered a 2-1 victory to lift their seventh Champions League title, the second-most in the tournament's history. Filippo Inzaghi scored for Milan on either side of the half-time, before Dirk Kuyt scored Liverpool's only goal of the night in the 89th minute.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:08 am on 23 May

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Barcelona lift record 28th Copa Del Rey title

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:39 am on 23 May 2016,Monday

Barcelona lifted a record 28th Copa Del Rey title after defeating Sevilla 2-0 in the final on Sunday. Barça has now completed the Spanish league and cup double for the second consecutive season and a record seventh time. Jordi Alba and Neymar were the scorers in the match that went to extra time and saw three red cards.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:39 am on 23 May

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RCB defeat DD to seal spot in IPL playoffs

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:36 pm on 22 May 2016,Sunday

Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Daredevils by six wickets on Sunday to go through to the playoffs of the Indian Premier League. Batting first, Delhi put up a total of 138/8, courtesy Quinton de Kock's 60(52), with Yuzvendra Chahal taking 3/32. In response, Bangalore reached the total in 18.1 overs, led by captain Virat Kohli's 54*(45) and Lokesh Rahul's 38(23).

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:36 pm on 22 May

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Russia to fund extra dope tests for Rio athletes

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:16 pm on 22 May 2016,Sunday

Russia is set to finance additional dope testing program for its Rio Olympics-bound track and field athletes, in an effort to prove commitment to cleaning up the sport amid widespread doping allegations. The athletes would be tested at least thrice by the world athletics governing body, in addition to the anti-doping tests conducted during the normal course of their preparations.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:16 pm on 22 May

Ashwin placed 2nd in ICC Test bowlers ranking

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:13 pm on 22 May 2016,Sunday

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin retained his second spot in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test Bowlers. England fast bowler Stuart Broad currently leads the list and his compatriot James Anderson is placed third. Meanwhile, Ashwin continues to top the Test all-rounders’ ranking. However, no Indian featured in the top 10 batsmen list, which is lead by Australian Captain Steven Smith.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:13 pm on 22 May

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Anurag Thakur announces BCCI's new initiatives

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:03 pm on 22 May 2016,Sunday

Newly-appointed BCCI President Anurag Thakur on Sunday said the body will ensure that "at least 10% tickets are given free of costs to students, girl child and differently-abled to witness the Test matches in India." Thakur also said that future stadiums will be eco-friendly, and present ones will be converted to "green-stadiums" by facilitating rain-water harvesting and installing solar panels.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:03 pm on 22 May

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Shooter Heena Sidhu disqualified from World Cup

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:46 pm on 22 May 2016,Sunday

While competing in the 25-metre pistol event at ongoing Shooting World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) in Munich, Germany, India's Heena Sidhu was disqualified on the grounds of ‘Equipment failed re-inspection.’ The 26-year-old’s pistol's trigger weight was less than the 1,000 grams mark. Meanwhile, 2008 Olympic Champion Abhinav Bindra finished 15th in the 10m Air Rifle event with a score of 626.2.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:46 pm on 22 May

KKR defeat SRH to enter playoffs

short by Davis James / 07:46 pm on 22 May 2016,Sunday

In the penultimate match of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 22 runs at Kolkata on Sunday to enter the playoffs. Yusuf Pathan's 52(34) helped KKR post 171/6 in 20 overs. Shikhar Dhawan's 51(30) was insufficient for helping SRH reach the target, as Sunil Narine picked up 3/26.

short by Davis James / 07:46 pm on 22 May

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BCCI issues advert for national team coach's job

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:42 pm on 22 May 2016,Sunday

In an effort to find a new coach for the national cricket team, the BCCI on Sunday decided to advertise for the position and set June 10 as the deadline for applications. "They (candidates) can come forward, apply and then we can look at the proposals, who are the applicants and who are best for BCCI," President Anurag Thakur said.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:42 pm on 22 May

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Mourinho to be Man Utd's next manager: Report

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:17 pm on 22 May 2016,Sunday

According to media reports, former Chelsea and Real Madrid head José Mourinho is set to take over Louis Van Gaal as Manchester United's new manager. The Portuguese, who was sacked by Chelsea in 2015 after a Premier League slump, rejected an offer from Paris Saint-Germain. Van Gaal had replaced David Moyes as United's head in 2014 on a three-year contract.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:17 pm on 22 May

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PM urges right atmosphere for Rio-bound athletes

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 04:54 pm on 22 May 2016,Sunday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address on 'Mann ki Baat', said the country needs to create the "right atmosphere" for Rio Olympics-bound athletes. "[P]lease do not see everything as a win or loss. It’s about sportsman spirit and creating the right atmosphere," he added. Further, he also praised Sarabananda Sonowal for his efforts as the Union Sports Minister.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 04:54 pm on 22 May

Anurag Thakur elected as BCCI President

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 10:42 am on 22 May 2016,Sunday

Anurag Thakur was unanimously elected as the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in Mumbai on Sunday. Thakur, formerly the Secretary of BCCI, has replaced Shashank Manohar after the latter quit the position to be elected as the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Chairman on May 12. Thakur is also a member of the Lok Sabha.

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 10:42 am on 22 May

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97 yrs since cricket's first timed-out dismissal

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:02 am on 22 May 2016,Sunday

Cricket's first timed-out dismissal took place in a county cricket match between Somerset and Sussex on May 22, 1919. Sussex's last batsman, Arthur Heygate, suffering a leg injury, came in to bat with scores tied, only for the umpires to adjudge him dismissed for not arriving on time. Cricket's rules went on to include the timed-out clause after the incident.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:02 am on 22 May

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WFI has gone back on its promise of trial: Kumar

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:28 am on 22 May 2016,Sunday

Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar on Saturday said that Wrestling Federation of India has refused to honour its promise of conducting a trial in men’s 74-kg freestyle category. Kumar claimed, "WFI had said... that even if Narsingh Yadav books a quota in 74kg, there would be a trial before the Olympics as there is Sushil Kumar also in this category."

short by Dishant Sharma / 02:28 am on 22 May

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10-man Man Utd win their 12th FA Cup

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:14 am on 22 May 2016,Sunday

Jesse Lingard's volley helped Manchester United lift their 12th FA Cup as they defeated Crystal Palace 2-1 in the final. Palace took the lead in the 78th minute through Jason Puncheon, before Juan Mata smashed home the equaliser in the 81st minute. Chris Smalling was sent off in extra time, but Lingard's instinctive volley sealed the win.

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:14 am on 22 May

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Gujarat defeat Mumbai to move into IPL playoffs

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:41 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

Gujarat Lions defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets to reach the playoffs of the Indian Premier League. Batting first, Mumbai scored 172/8 powered by Nitish Rana's 70(36). In response, Gujarat reached their target with 13 balls to spare, with Suresh Raina making 58(36). The win sees the Lions advance to the playoffs, while Mumbai's playoff hopes hang in the balance.

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:41 pm on 21 May

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England beat Sri Lanka by an innings in 1st test

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:19 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

England defeated Sri Lanka by an innings and 88 runs on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match test series. The Lankans were dismissed for 119 in their 2nd innings, with James Anderson taking 5/29. Anderson had match figures of 10/45, while Jonny Bairstow was named the man of the match for his 140-run knock and 9 catches.

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:19 pm on 21 May

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Petition filed to strip Barcelona of La Liga, CL

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:44 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

A petition has been filed on change.org demanding Barcelona be stripped of their 2015-16 La Liga and 2008-09 Champions League titles with biased refereeing cited as the reason behind Barcelona winning those trophies. This comes after a similar petition was earlier launched to strip Real Madrid of the first five Champions League trophies they had won between 1955-56 and 1959-60.

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:44 pm on 21 May

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Sarita Devi fails to qualify for Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:10 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

Asian Games bronze medal-winning boxer Sarita Devi failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics after getting knocked out of the Women’s World Boxing Championships in Astana. Fighting in the 60-kg category, Sarita Devi went down to Mexico’s Victoria Torres in the second round of the event, where reaching the semifinal round would have ensured Rio Olympics qualification.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:10 pm on 21 May

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Dhoni's last-ball six gives RPS win over KXIP

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:55 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

Rising Pune Supergiants defeated Kings XI Punjab by 4 wickets in the Indian Premier League. Punjab scored 172/7, thanks to Murali Vijay's 59(41) and Gurkeerat Singh Mann's 51(30), with Ravichandran Ashwin taking 4/34. Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 64*(32) gave Pune the win, including 23 runs off the 20th over, most ever successfully chased in the last over in IPL history.

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:55 pm on 21 May

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Rio 2016 to top London 2012 in supply of condoms

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:31 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

The International Olympic Committee said that 4,50,000 condoms will be distributed during the upcoming Rio Olympics, three times more than what was made available at London Olympics. For the first time, 1,00,000 female condoms will also be made available at the Olympic Village. IOC claims that the availability of condoms would encourage 10,500 athletes and staff to practice safe sex.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:31 pm on 21 May

Brussels bomber's brother qualifies for Rio 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

Belgium's Mourad Laachraoui, the youngest brother of Brussels airport bomber, Najim Laachraoui, has qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics after winning gold at the European Taekwondo Championships on Thursday. Competing in the 54-kg category, the 21-year-old beat Spain's Jesus Tortosa 6-3 to win the championship and the 2016 Rio Olympics berth.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 pm on 21 May

Anurag Thakur files BCCI President nomination

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:23 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

Anurag Thakur, the Secretary for Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Saturday, filed his nomination for the position of the BCCI President. Thakur filed the nomination after former BCCI President Shashank Manohar stepped down from the position to be elected as the International Cricket Council's (ICC) chairman on May 12.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:23 pm on 21 May

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Mary Kom fails to qualify for Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:09 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

Five-time boxing world champion MC Mary Kom failed to qualify for the Rio Olympics after losing her 2nd round bout at the Women’s World Boxing Championships in Astana. Fighting in the 51-kg weight category, Kom lost 0-2 to Germany’s Azize Nimani in the second round of the event, where reaching the semifinals would have ensured qualification to the Olympic Games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:09 pm on 21 May

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19 yrs since Anwar scored then highest ODI score

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:17 pm on 21 May 2016,Saturday

Playing against India in the Independence Cup at Chennai on May 21, 1997, Pakistani top-order batsman Saeed Anwar scored 194 runs, the then highest individual score in ODIs. Anwar's 146-ball innings, which included 22 boundaries and five sixes, helped Pakistan post a total of 327/5. Aided by Aaqib Javed's 5/61, Pakistan went on to win the match by 35 runs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:17 pm on 21 May

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Startup to create meteor shower for Olympics '20

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:15 am on 21 May 2016,Saturday

Tokyo-based startup Star-ALE is designing an artificial meteor shower for the 2020 Olympics. Dubbed 'Sky Canvas', the meteor shower would be visible from an area of over 190 km, the company claimed. To launch the fireworks, it will send a microsatellite in space armed with 1,000 to 5,000 combustible pellets, which will be ignited 56 to 80 km above Earth.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 09:15 am on 21 May

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Indians win 9 medals at Taiwan Open C'ships

short by Davis James / 12:27 am on 21 May 2016,Saturday

On the second and final day of the Taiwan Open Athletics Championships in Taoyuan City on Friday, Indian athletes finished with a total of nine medals – four gold, three silver, and two bronze medals. Sprinter Dutee Chand won the gold medals in the 100-metre and 200-metre events, while Kripal Singh grabbed a gold in men's discus throw.

short by Davis James / 12:27 am on 21 May

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DD defeat table-topper SRH in last-ball thriller

short by Davis James / 12:03 am on 21 May 2016,Saturday

Delhi Daredevils kept their playoff hopes alive after they defeated the table toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets at Raipur on Friday. David Warner's 73(56) helped the Sunrisers reach a total of 158/7 in 20 overs. Man-of-the-match, Karun Nair scored 83*(59) to help Delhi achieve the target on the very last ball of the match.

short by Davis James / 12:03 am on 21 May

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SL bowled out for 91; forced to follow-on

short by Davis James / 11:49 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

At the close of play on Day 2 of the first Test between England and Sri Lanka on Friday, Sri Lanka were 1/0 after being asked to follow-on. Earlier, Jonny Bairstow's 140(183) helped England post 298 in the first innings. Later, James Anderson and Stuart Broad picked up five and four wickets respectively to restrict Sri Lanka to 91.

short by Davis James / 11:49 pm on 20 May

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Rooney features in new X-Men: Apocalypse video

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:38 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

Manchester United players including Wayne Rooney and David de Gea featured in a new promotional video for the movie, X-Men: Apocalypse. The video shows Professor Charles Xavier searching for mutants through the Cerebro, only to find Manchester United's Wayne Rooney answering his plea to join the fight against the film's antagonist, Apocalypse.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:38 pm on 20 May

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17-yr-old sets new world record for pull-ups

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:47 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

Andrew Shapiro, a US-based teenager registered 7,306 pull-ups in 18-hours, thereby setting a new Guinness World Record for most pull-ups in a 24-hour duration. The 17-year-old broke the previous record of 6,800 pull-ups in 24-hours, held by Czech athlete Jan Kares. Shapiro's feat also broke the records for most pull-ups in 6 hours (3,515) and 12 hours (5,742).

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:47 pm on 20 May

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Rio Security Head requests military for Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:47 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

Jose Mariano Beltrame, head of security for Rio de Janeiro, claims that a total of 85,000 security personnel in the form of police and military, have been committed to the security for August's Rio Olympics. Beltrame further claimed that the security would not focus only on the Olympics but also “the safety of the city.”

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:47 pm on 20 May

Eiffel Tower to turn into apartment for a night

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:42 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

For the first time since its opening in 1889, Paris' Eiffel Tower will be used as an apartment for a night during June's UEFA Euro-2016 football tournament. As a part of a contest conducted by the US-based rental company, HomeAway, four contestants will be chosen as the first persons in history to stay at the Eiffel Tower.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:42 pm on 20 May

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Lhakpa 1st lady to climb Mt Everest seven times

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:38 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

Lhakpa Sherpa, a 42-year-old US-based Nepali climber, on Friday, climbed the Mount Everest for the seventh time, breaking her own record for the most ascents to the world's highest mountain by a woman. Notably, two Sherpa climbers, with 21 ascents of the Everest, share the record for scaling the mountain for the most number of times overall.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:38 pm on 20 May

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Roger Federer pulls out of French Open

short by Davis James / 07:35 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

Seventeen-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer has announced that he has pulled out of the 2016 French Open, meaning that the 34-year-old will end his record streak of consecutive Grand Slam appearances at 65. Posting on his Facebook page, Federer said that he hasn’t recovered fully from his back injury and that playing in Paris would be an ‘unnecessary risk'.

short by Davis James / 07:35 pm on 20 May

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Bravo slams West Indies squad selection

short by Davis James / 07:27 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

The latest West Indies squad selected for the upcoming tri-series has been received with much criticism from all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo, who called the inclusion of Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard a joke. Darren Sammy and Chris Gayle also expressed their disappointment on Twitter. Bravo, Sammy and Gayle have been left out of the announced 14-men team.

short by Davis James / 07:27 pm on 20 May

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Un-educated players behind poor form: PCB Chief

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman, Shaharyar Khan claims that the lack of educated players in the Pakistan cricket team is a "primary reason" for the team's poor performances in recent tournaments. Addressing the non-inclusion of Ahmed Shehzad and Umar Akmal, Khan added that the board will no longer make any compromises regarding any disciplinary issues.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 pm on 20 May

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100-year-old lady sets 100-meter sprint record

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 20 May 2016,Friday

Ella Mae Colbert, a 100-year-old retired South Carolina teacher set a new world record for the fastest 100-meter sprint by a 100-year-old. Colbert, who completed the 100-meter sprint in 46.79 seconds, broke the 1 minute, 17.33 seconds record previously held by Ida Keeling. Notably, Colbert's first attempt ended with a fall near the starting line, before reattempting the sprint successfully.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:44 pm on 20 May

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England ends Day 1 against SL at 171/5

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:19 pm on 19 May 2016,Thursday

England ended the Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at 171/5 on Thursday. Alex Hales and Jonny Bairstow were on the crease at 71 and 54 respectively before the play was abandoned for the day due to rain. For Sri Lanka, Dasun Shanaka took three wickets while Shaminda Eranga and Nuwan Pradeep grabbed a wicket each.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:19 pm on 19 May

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ECB to use new points system for SL, Pak series

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:49 pm on 19 May 2016,Thursday

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced a new points system that will be used in England's series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The new system will see teams earn four points for a win and two for a draw in Tests, and two points for a win and one for a draw/tie in ODIs and T20Is.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:49 pm on 19 May

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Indian reach Uber Cup semis; guarantees medal

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:52 pm on 19 May 2016,Thursday

Indian women's badminton team defeated fourth-seeded Thailand 3-1 to reach 2016 Uber Cup semi-finals, where they are guaranteed a bronze medal. Playing first, Saina Nehwal lost to world number two Ratchanok Intanon 12-21, 19-21. Victories for PV Sindhu and the Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponappa pair gave India a 2-1 lead, before Ruthvika Shivani Gadde upset world number 25 Nitchaon Jindapol.

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:52 pm on 19 May

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15 Pak cricketers fail pre-tour fitness test

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:35 pm on 19 May 2016,Thursday

Ahead of Pakistan's tour of England in July, 15 of the 31 called-up Pakistani cricketers reportedly failed an extensive fitness test conducted at the Kakul Military Academy. The fitness drills included long distance running, 100-metre sprints, hurdle sprints and steep climbing. According to a source, Younis Khan, Fawad Alam, Shaan Masood and skipper Misbah-ul-Haq passed the test successfully.

short by Vinay Sundar / 06:35 pm on 19 May

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Anushka, Virat spotted together at a restaurant

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 04:44 pm on 19 May 2016,Thursday

Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli were reportedly seen together at a Japanese restaurant in Bengaluru recently. A picture of the duo posing together with the restaurant team emerged on various social media platforms on Thursday. The duo reportedly went for a dinner to celebrate Kohli's IPL team's victory. In January, reports claiming the split of the rumoured couple had emerged.

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 04:44 pm on 19 May

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Manchester United mascots turn up as X-Men

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:57 am on 19 May 2016,Thursday

Several of Manchester United's mascots were painted blue to promote the upcoming superhero movie 'X-Men: Apocalypse', ahead of the team's last game of the season against Bournemouth on Tuesday. Each one of the mascots assumed the roles of various X-Men characters including Professor X, Mystique, Beast, Jean Grey and Magneto. Notably, United went on to win the match 3-1.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:57 am on 19 May

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Sevilla win 3rd consecutive Europa League title

short by Davis James / 02:59 am on 19 May 2016,Thursday

Sevilla were crowned the UEFA Europa League champions for the third straight year after they defeated Liverpool 3-1 in the final on Wednesday. Kévin Gameiro scored one goal and Coke grabbed a brace for Sevilla. Daniel Sturridge was the only scorer for Liverpool, which also made him the first English player to score in the Europa League final since 2001.

short by Davis James / 02:59 am on 19 May

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Kohli's 113 off 50 balls helps RCB climb to 2nd

short by Davis James / 01:39 am on 19 May 2016,Thursday

Virat Kohli's 113(50) led the Royal Challengers Bangalore to an 82-run win (by Duckworth-Lewis method) over Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday. Kohli's ton, which was his fourth of the tournament, along with Chris Gayle's 73(32) helped RCB post 211/3 in 15 overs. In reply, KXIP were restricted to 120/9 in 14 overs with Yuzvendra Chahal picking up 4/25.

short by Davis James / 01:39 am on 19 May

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SC refuses CAB's plea to stop BCCI election

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:29 pm on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

The Supreme Court has refused to hear the Cricket Association of Bihar's (CAB) plea seeking the stay of BCCI's election for office bearers scheduled for May 22 and to bar candidates with charge-sheets from contesting. The plea was refused on the grounds that it has been heard before and a regular bench is already hearing it.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:29 pm on 18 May

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Women's relay team sets new national record

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:18 pm on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

The Indian 4x100m women’s relay team comprising Dutee Chand, Srabani Nanda, HM Jyoti and Merlin Joseph broke the 18-year-old national record to finish 4th position at the IAAF World Challenge in Beijing on Wednesday. The team clocked a time of 44.03 seconds, breaking the 44.43-second record set by a PT Usha-led team in July 1998 in Japan.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:18 pm on 18 May

AIFF revamps Indian football into 3-tier system

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:19 pm on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

The All India Football Federation has decided to revamp Indian football into a three-tier structure from 2017/18 season onwards. The Indian Super League will be the nation's top tier league while the I-league and 2nd Division I-League will be re-christened to 'League 1' and 'League 2' respectively. Notably, relegations and promotions will be observed in all leagues except the ISL.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:19 pm on 18 May

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31 athletes could miss Rio 2016 over doping: IOC

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:56 pm on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday stated that 31 athletes, who tested positive for banned substances following the re-analysis of 454 samples from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, could face bans from Rio Olympics. The Committee also confirmed their plans to re-analyse samples from the 2014 Winter Olympics, after having also re-tested 250 samples from the 2012 London Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:56 pm on 18 May

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Anti-drone technology to be used in Euro 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:55 pm on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

Anti-drone technology will be employed in all the match and training grounds for the upcoming UEFA Euro 2016. Additionally, the ten stadiums, set to be used in the tournament, have been declared no-fly zones. The technology, set to be deployed in a sporting event for the first time, will help prevent drone-based chemical and biological attacks.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:55 pm on 18 May

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Smart cap tells when blind swimmers need to flip

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:02 pm on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

Samsung has developed 'Blind Cap', a smart cap with in-built vibration sensor that alerts paralympic swimmers when they need to turn and flip. The smart cap connects to a Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch or any Android smartphone through an app. A coach can alert the swimmer by tapping once on the smartwatch or the phone.

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:02 pm on 18 May

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Chinese policeman sets planking world record

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:00 pm on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

Chinese policeman Mao Weidong has set a Guinness World Record for planking for eight hours, one minute and one second. Notably, the previous record for planking for 4 hours 26 minutes was also set by Weidong on September 26, 2014. Weidong said his police work has helped him to achieve the record.

short by Pragya Swastik / 05:00 pm on 18 May

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'Del Bosque' trending on Twitter today

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:21 pm on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

After Spain's coach Vicente del Bosque announced the provisional Euro-2016 squad, 'Del Bosque' was a global Twitter trend on Wednesday. Users criticised the coach with tweets like, "Del Bosque has lost it. Mata is undoubtedly one of Spain's best players, not to mention Torres always performs at major tournaments", and "Del Bosque commits serious error by not selecting @paco_alcacer".

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:21 pm on 18 May

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Man United secure 3-1 win over Bournemouth

short by Davis James / 11:37 am on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

Manchester United defeated Bournemouth 3-1 at Old Trafford on Tuesday after the match was abandoned following a bomb scare on Sunday. Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford, and Ashley Young scored for Manchester United while a Chris Smalling own goal gave Bournemouth a consolation goal. Notably, Rooney reached the milestone of scoring 100 Premier League goals at one stadium during this match.

short by Davis James / 11:37 am on 18 May

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Fake Belgium team visits Pak on govt expenses

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:04 am on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

Pakistani officials associated with PML-N UK, set up an allegedly fake cricket team from Belgium to visit Lahore while furnishing all the 'fake' teams' expenses from the Pakistan government. The officials reportedly linked with Pakistan's Punjab education and sports minister Rana Mashud, kept the Pakistan Cricket Board uninformed about the Belgium cricket team's visit.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:04 am on 18 May

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RPS defeat DD by 19 runs in rain-curtailed match

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:46 am on 18 May 2016,Wednesday

Rising Pune Supergiants defeated Delhi Daredevils by 19 runs in what was a game cut short by rain in the IPL on Tuesday. Batting first, Delhi scored121/6, with Adam Zampa and Ashoke Dinda taking three wickets apiece. In response, Pune scored 76/1 in 11 overs, thanks to Ajinkya Rahane's 42, as they were declared winners by the Duckworth-Lewis method.

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:46 am on 18 May

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'Rio-2016 to give Brazil economy limited boost'

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 17 May 2016,Tuesday

Credit rating service, Moody's, on Monday reported that the upcoming Rio Olympics will give Brazil's economy only a limited boost. "Olympic games will give the city some lasting infrastructure improvements, as well as a temporary boost in tax revenues, but once the events are over, the country will wake up once again to its deepening recession", the report claimed.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:03 pm on 17 May

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Tokyo Olympics bidder won't reveal deal details

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:49 pm on 17 May 2016,Tuesday

Tsunekazu Takeda, the Olympic committee member who headed Japan's bid for the 2020 Olympic Games, has refused to reveal details of a suspect $2m contract with Singaporean company Black Tidings. Earlier, French authorities confirmed investigations into possible money laundering and bribery charges connected to the two payments which were made either side of Japan's bidding victory in 2013.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:49 pm on 17 May

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New mental training app for athletes launched

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:24 pm on 17 May 2016,Tuesday

Former Twitter and Medium executive Jason Stirman recently launched his new app called Lucid, available on the Apple App Store for free. The app offers advice and meditation training from sports coaches who have trained sportspersons like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. For the app, Stirman and his team have raised $1.5 million in seed funding so far.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:24 pm on 17 May

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Turkish stadium set on fire after team relegated

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:54 pm on 17 May 2016,Tuesday

Sections of Turkish top-tier club Eskisehirspor's Eskisehir Ataturk Stadium were set on fire after the club was relegated to a lower division following their 1-2 loss against Medipol Basaksehir on Sunday. Fans raided the pitch and started several fires on the pitch and in the stands. Three people have been reported to be injured in the incident.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:54 pm on 17 May

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Kohli, de Villiers, Gayle help RCB thrash KKR

short by Davis James / 11:48 pm on 16 May 2016,Monday

Royal Challengers Bangalore boosted their playoff chances after they defeated the Kolkata Knight Riders by nine wickets at Eden Gardens on Monday. Half-centuries from Gautam Gambhir and Manish Pandey helped KKR post 183/5 in 20 overs. Man-of-the-match, Virat Kohli's 75*(51), AB de Villiers' 59*(31) along with Chris Gayle's 49(31) helped chase down the total with eight balls to spare.

short by Davis James / 11:48 pm on 16 May

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Kohli highest run-getter in a single IPL season

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:22 pm on 16 May 2016,Monday

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli, with 752 runs in IPL edition-9, became the highest scorer in a single edition of the Indian Premier League, after posting 75*(51) against the Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday. Moreover, Kohli's tally of 752 runs in this year's IPL is also the most by any captain in a single tournament in T20 history.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:22 pm on 16 May

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Aus Olympians to be given Zika-proof condoms

short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:11 pm on 16 May 2016,Monday

According to reports, an Australian pharmaceutical company has announced plans to team up with a condom maker to supply Zika virus-proof condoms to Australia's Olympics team before they leave to Rio. The Australian Olympic Committee said the Zika virus-proof condoms will be given in addition to those already available in free dispensing machines for athletes in the Olympic Village buildings.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:11 pm on 16 May

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India's oldest Test cricketer passes away

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 16 May 2016,Monday

India's oldest Test cricketer, Deepak Shodhan, passed away aged 87 in Ahmedabad on Monday. Shodhan, who was independent India's first batsman to score a century on his debut, was suffering from lung cancer. A left-handed batsman and a left-arm pacer, Shodhan represented India in three Test matches and scored 181 runs.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:20 pm on 16 May

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Man Utd ‘bomb’ identified as training device

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:09 pm on 16 May 2016,Monday

The suspect package in the stands at the Old Trafford, which forced the Manchester United vs Bournemouth match to be abandoned, was discovered to be a device left behind after a security training drill. A controlled explosion on the dummy device was carried out by the Army bomb disposal squad. Meanwhile, United's season-ending match has been rescheduled to Tuesday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:09 pm on 16 May

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Sushil Kumar moves HC seeking Olympic spot trial

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:35 pm on 16 May 2016,Monday

Two-time Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar on Monday moved the Delhi High Court seeking a trial with Narsingh Yadav for the solitary Rio Olympics 74-kg men’s freestyle wrestling spot. The wrestler had earlier asked the Wrestling Federation of India to conduct the trial. Meanwhile, Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal ruled out the ministry's intervention in the selection process.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:35 pm on 16 May

Indian eves clinch silver at Asian Squash C'ship

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:56 am on 16 May 2016,Monday

Indian Women's Squash team won the silver medal at the 18th Asian Squash Championship in Taipei, after suffering a 0-2 defeat at the hands of the Malaysian Women's team on Sunday. Elsewhere, Indian Men's Squash team lost their semifinal clash against Pakistan by a 1-2 scoreline. Pakistan went on to win their fourth consecutive Asian Squash Team Championship.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:56 am on 16 May

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Pandya's all-round performance help MI defeat DD

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:50 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Daredevils by 80 runs in their Indian Premier League encounter on Sunday. Batting first, Mumbai scored 206/4 powered by Krunal Pandya's 86(37) and Martin Guptill's 48(42). In response, Delhi were dismissed for 126, with Quinton de Kock scoring 40(28), while Jaspreet Bumrah and Pandya finished with the figures 3/13 and 2/15 respectively.

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:50 pm on 15 May

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EPL champions Leicester draw 1-1 with Chelsea

short by Davis James / 11:29 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

English Premier League champions Leicester City played out a 1-1 draw with the previous year's champions Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday. Chelsea took the lead through a Cesc Fàbregas penalty after Nemanja Matić was brought down in the box by Jeffrey Schlupp. Danny Drinkwater later equalised for the Foxes with a long-range effort.

short by Davis James / 11:29 pm on 15 May

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Andy Murray lifts his maiden Rome Masters title

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:05 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Scottish professional tennis player Andy Murray defeated Serbia's World number one Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-3 to win his first Rome Masters title on Sunday. Playing on his 29th birthday, Murray took an hour and 37 minutes to beat Djokovic, marking his second victory in their last 14 encounters. This was also his first ever victory against the Serbian on clay.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:05 pm on 15 May

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Serena Williams wins her 1st title in 9 months

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:49 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

American professional tennis player, Serena Williams defeated compatriot Madison Keys 7-6(7-5), 6-3 on Sunday to win her fourth Rome Masters title and the first title in last nine months. Williams, who last won a title in Cincinnati in August, took an hour and 24 minutes to dispatch the 21-year-old to win the 70th career title in her 89th final.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:49 pm on 15 May

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Man City clinch Champions League spot

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:35 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Manchester City secured a Champions League spot by finishing fourth in the 2015-16 Premier League season with 66 points after playing out a 1-1 draw at Swansea City on Sunday. City player Kelechi Iheanacho opened the scoring in the fifth minute followed by Swansea's equaliser that came through Andre Ayew's deflected free-kick just before the half-time.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:35 pm on 15 May

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Arsenal finish 2nd in the Premier League

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:05 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Arsenal finished second in the 2015-16 Premier League season with 71 points after registering a 4-0 win over Aston Villa on Sunday. An Olivier Giroud hat-trick and a goal from Mikel Arteta gave Arsenal the win. This result, along with Tottenham Hotspur's 1-5 loss against Newcastle United, saw Arsenal finish above their North London rivals in the 21st consecutive season.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:05 pm on 15 May

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Man Utd-B'mouth abandoned as suspect item found

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:14 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Manchester United's final match of the season against Bournemouth was abandoned following the presence of a suspect package in the stands at the Old Trafford Stadium on Sunday. Two of the stands in the stadium were evacuated ahead of the scheduled kick-off time, as the suspect package was being investigated by the police, who later conducted a controlled explosion.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:14 pm on 15 May

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Warner, Yuvraj help SRH beat KXIP by 7 wickets

short by Davis James / 08:04 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

In the first match of Sunday's Indian Premier League (IPL) doubleheader, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Kings XI Punjab by seven wickets at Mohali. Man-of-the-match, Hashim Amla scored 96(56) to help Punjab post 179/4 in 20 overs. However, David Warner and Yuvraj Singh scored 52(41) and 42*(24) respectively to help Sunrisers reach the target with two balls to spare.

short by Davis James / 08:04 pm on 15 May

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Max Verstappen becomes youngest F1 GP winner

short by Davis James / 07:48 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Eighteen-year-old Max Verstappen became the youngest driver in F1 history to win a Grand Prix as he finished first at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Sunday. Ferrari drivers, Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel finished second and third respectively. Mercedes drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the race in the early stages after they collided against each other.

short by Davis James / 07:48 pm on 15 May

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Mirza and Hingis win Rome Masters title

short by Davis James / 07:37 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Top-ranked women's doubles pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis rebounded from their last two final losses to clinch the Internazionali BNL d’Italia title in Rome on Sunday. The duo clinched a 6-1, 6(5)-7, 10-3 win over seventh-seeded Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina. This is Hingis' and Mirza's fifth title of the season and their first claycourt crown of 2016.

short by Davis James / 07:37 pm on 15 May

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Russian Sports Minister apologises over doping

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:42 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Writing an article for a British newspaper, Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko apologised for the "deceptive" Russian sportsmen caught doping in the past. Mutko also pleaded for Russian athletes to be allowed to compete in the upcoming Rio Olympics in August. Russia was handed an international ban after a WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) commission found proof of state-sponsored doping.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:42 pm on 15 May

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Sudha breaks 3,000m steeplechase national record

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:35 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Rio Olympics qualified sprinter, Sudha Singh set a new national record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase category by clocking 9 minutes and 26.55 seconds in the IAAF Diamond League race in Shanghai on Saturday. The 2010 Asian Games gold medallist broke the 9 minutes and 27.09 seconds national record timing set by another Rio Olympics qualified long-distance runner Lalita Babar.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:35 pm on 15 May

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Justice Mudgal to head FIFA governance committee

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:09 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Former IPL spot-fixing probe head, Justice Mukul Mudgal has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of FIFA's governance committee. Former European Court of Justice Advocate General, Portugal's Luis Miguel Maduro will head the governance committee and the International Review Committee alongside Mudgal. Earlier Mudgal was also appointed by the Asian Football Federation in a similar role.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:09 pm on 15 May

17 yrs since Cronje used earpiece against India

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:51 pm on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Playing in a World Cup group-match against India, former South African captain Hansie Cronje turned up with a plug-in earpiece to receive instructions from South Africa's coach Bob Woolmer on May 15, 1999. The earpiece was instructed to be taken off by the match referee, Talat Ali, at the first drinks break. South Africa went on to win the match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:51 pm on 15 May

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12 yrs since Arsenal finished PL season unbeaten

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:52 am on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Facing Leicester City in the final match of the English Premier League, Arsenal came from behind to be crowned the first and only invincible Premier League champions on May 15, 2004. Trailing 0-1 until half-time, goals from Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira helped Arsenal maintain their unbeaten record, which included 26 wins and 12 draws.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:52 am on 15 May

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14 yrs since Zidane's volley won Madrid the CL

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:48 am on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Playing in the Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen, Real Madrid's Zinedine Zidane hit a left-footed volley to win Real Madrid the Champions League on May 15, 2002. Roberto Carlos raced down the left, before sending in a looping cross which was met by Zidane's left foot at the edge of the box to bundle into the goal's top-left corner.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:48 am on 15 May

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KKR register 8-wicket win over RPS

short by Davis James / 02:15 am on 15 May 2016,Sunday

Rising Pune Supergiants were officially eliminated from the 2016 IPL after Kolkata Knight Riders defeated MS Dhoni's men by eight wickets in a rain-affected match at Eden Gardens on Saturday. Pune scored 103/6 in 17.4 overs after which rain interrupted the play. KKR then chased down the revised target of 66 in five overs after man-of-the-match Yusuf Pathan's 37*(18).

short by Davis James / 02:15 am on 15 May

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BCCI convenes meeting to elect new president

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:35 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has convened a special general body meeting on May 22 in Mumbai to elect the board's next president, after Shashank Manohar stepped down from the position on Tuesday. Manohar stepped down from the position to contest for the post of ICC chairman, to which he was elected unopposed two days later.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:35 pm on 14 May

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Lewis Hamilton takes Spanish GP pole position

short by Davis James / 11:27 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

Mercedes AMG Petronas driver, Lewis Hamilton took the pole position following the Spanish Grand Prix qualifying sessions on Saturday. Hamilton was followed by his teammate, Nico Rosberg and Red Bull Racing's Daniel Ricciardo in second and third positions. Eighteen-year-old Max Verstappen finished fourth in his first Grand Prix for Red Bull.

short by Davis James / 11:27 pm on 14 May

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Real defeat Deportivo 2-0, finish 2nd in La Liga

short by Davis James / 11:21 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

In their last match of the Spanish La Liga season, Real Madrid defeated Deportivo La Coruna 2-0 on Saturday to finish second in the league. Cristiano Ronaldo scored both the goals to take his goals tally to 51 for the season, which made him the first player in history to score at least 50 goals in six consecutive seasons.

short by Davis James / 11:21 pm on 14 May

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FC Barcelona crowned La Liga champions

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:46 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

Barcelona were crowned La Liga champions for the second straight time and the 24th time overall, after they defeated Granada 3-0 in the last game of the season. All three goals came from Luis Suárez, who ended the season as the top goal scorer with 40 goals. Notably, this was Barcelona's sixth La Liga title in the past eight years.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:46 pm on 14 May

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Twitter reacts to Kohli-de Villiers partnership

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:34 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers' 229-run partnership on Saturday, a user tweeted, "Well done ABD and Kohli. Superb demonstration of what the pub capital of India can do to a dry state." A user posted, "Meanwhile Suresh Raina Marked Himself 'Safe' on Facebook", while another tweeted, "Virat Kohli's Daily Schedule: Wake Up, Eat, Hit-Century, Sleep, Repeat."

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:34 pm on 14 May

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Tons from de Villiers, Kohli help RCB thrash GL

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:54 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

Royal Challengers Bangalore crushed Gujarat Lions by 144 runs on Saturday in what was the biggest margin of victory in IPL history. Batting first, Bangalore posted 248/3 powered by AB de Villiers' 129*(52) and Virat Kohli's 109(55). In response, Gujarat were dismissed for 104, with Chris Jordan and Yuzvendra Chahal picking up four and three wickets respectively.

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:54 pm on 14 May

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2 tons in a T20 innings scored for 2nd time ever

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:14 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

In what was only the second instance in the history of T20 cricket and the first ever in IPL, two batsmen (Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers) scored centuries for RCB on Saturday. The feat was first achieved by Kevin O'Brien and Hamish Marshall for county side Gloucestershire in 2011. Notably, RCB's total (248/3) was the second-highest in IPL history.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:14 pm on 14 May

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Barcelona tops list for 2015/16 shirt sales

short by Davis James / 06:24 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

Barcelona have topped the list for shirt sales for the 2015/16 season by selling 3.637 million shirts until April 2016. Bayern Munich are second on the list with 3.312 million shirts sold. Chelsea have dethroned Manchester United as the top-selling club from the English Premier League. The Blues breached the 3 million mark while Man United sold 2.977 million.

short by Davis James / 06:24 pm on 14 May

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Rwandan sets longest net session Guinness Record

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:04 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

Rwanda cricket team captain, Eric Dusingizimana, on Friday set a new Guinness World record for the longest individual net session by batting for 51 hours straight. Dusingizimana, who took 5-minute breaks every hour, broke the record previously set by India's Virag Mare in December 2015. Dusingizimana's feat has raised over £5,000 (approximately $7,179) for the Rwanda Cricket Stadium Foundation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:04 pm on 14 May

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Uganda kicked out of U-20 WC for age-cheating

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:31 pm on 14 May 2016,Saturday

The Confederation of African Football has kicked Uganda out of the qualification competition for the 2017 Under-20 World Cup in South Korea, after being found guilty of age-cheating. The punishment comes after Uganda were found to have fielded a player who supplied different birth dates on different instances. Last month, Kenya were disqualified for fielding five over-age players against Sudan.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:31 pm on 14 May

Mike Powell announces comeback at the age of 52

short by Jatan Desai / 11:00 am on 14 May 2016,Saturday

Long jump world record holder Mike Powell on Friday announced a comeback to the sport at the age of 52. He said that he had watched the World Championships last year and he knew he could beat "them". "It has to be done not only for my daughters but for other people to know 50 is not old," he added.

short by Jatan Desai / 11:00 am on 14 May

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David Guetta releases official song of EURO 2016

short by Jatan Desai / 06:42 am on 14 May 2016,Saturday

French DJ David Guetta on Friday released the official song of the EURO 2016 titled 'This one’s for you'. The song, featuring Swedish singer Zara Larsson, contains voices of one million football fans worldwide, that were incorporated through a special app. Guetta and Larsson will perform at the opening and closing ceremonies of the competition that begins on June 10.

short by Jatan Desai / 06:42 am on 14 May

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FIFA appoints first woman secretary general

short by Jatan Desai / 06:17 am on 14 May 2016,Saturday

Fatma Samoura on Friday became the first woman to be appointed FIFA's secretary general, the second-most powerful official in the world football governing body. Samoura, who has worked at the United Nations since 1995, has no prior experience in sports administration. The 54-year-old will replace Jerome Valcke, who was banned from football-related activity for 12 years over corruption charges.

short by Jatan Desai / 06:17 am on 14 May

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Vijay, Saha help KXIP defeat MI by 7 wickets

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:56 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Kings XI Punjab defeated Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League encounter in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Batting first, Mumbai struggled to a total of 124/9, with Marcus Stoinis finishing with the figures 4/15. In response, Punjab reached their target with three overs to spare, thanks to Murali Vijay's 54*(52) and Wriddhiman Saha's 56(40).

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:56 pm on 13 May

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Vijender wins his 6th straight pro-boxing bout

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:33 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh kept his unbeaten record intact with a sixth straight victory in his professional boxing career after he knocked out Polish boxer Andrzej Soldra in their encounter's third round on Friday. Coming into the fight at the Macron Stadium, England, Soldra held a record of 12 wins and 3 losses, alongside five knockouts from 16 fights.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:33 pm on 13 May

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Sharjeel Khan reveals he was being blackmailed

short by Davis James / 10:51 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Pakistan's opening batsman Sharjeel Khan on Thursday revealed that he was being blackmailed by an unknown caller who threatened to post certain "fake videos" of him on social media websites. He disclosed the same in a video posted on his Twitter and Facebook pages. Reportedly, an amount of up to two lakh Pakistani rupees was being demanded from the batsman.

short by Davis James / 10:51 pm on 13 May

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Bernard Tomic rules himself out of Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:38 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has ruled himself out of representing his country at the upcoming Rio Olympics, owing to his "busy playing schedule" and "personal circumstances". Tomic faced criticism from Australia's Olympic Committee head, Kitty Chiller, after deliberately giving up a match point at the Madrid Masters and claiming that he didn’t care because he was worth $10 million.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:38 pm on 13 May

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FIFA lifts Indonesia's suspension

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Football's world governing body FIFA on Friday lifted the suspension on Indonesia which was imposed in May 2015 for political interference in the local football association. FIFA president Gianni Infantino claimed that the decision was taken after the government of Indonesia, one of Asia’s biggest football markets, agreed to remove the interfering official decree.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 13 May

Dravid was paid ₹2.62 cr for India-A appointment

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:18 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

According to BCCI's official payments report, India Under-19 and A-team coach, Rahul Dravid, was paid a professional fee of nearly ₹2.62 crore, the second-half of which was made on April 2, 2016. Other payouts to personnel include professional fees to cricket commentators Sunil Gavaskar (approximately ₹90 lakh) and Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (approximately ₹26 lakh).

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:18 pm on 13 May

ISIS militants kill 14 Real Madrid supporters

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:03 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Islamic State militants have killed at least 14 Real Madrid supporters, after opening fire at a Real Madrid supporters club in the northern Iraqi town of Balad on Thursday midnight. The President of the Real Madrid supporters club, Ziad Subhan said, "They don't like football, they think it's anti-Muslim."

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:03 pm on 13 May

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Quadruple amputee to run TCS World 10K marathon

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:56 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Quadruple amputee Shalini Saraswathi, who has lost both her arms and legs, will participate in the TCS World 10K in Bengaluru this Sunday, according to The Better India. She will run the marathon using advanced prosthesis, or carbon-fibre running blades. Notably, Saraswathi lost her legs and left arm to gangrene, while her decaying right arm fell off on its own.

short by Aarushi Maheshwari / 08:56 pm on 13 May

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Smith rates Kohli's World T20 knock as best ever

short by Davis James / 08:20 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Australian skipper Steven Smith has rated Virat Kohli's knock against Australia in the WT20 group stage as the best he has seen live. Kohli had scored 82* off 51 balls to help India chase down 161 in Mohali. "Looking at that innings... it was one of the best I’ve ever seen, definitely the best innings I’ve seen live," Smith said.

short by Davis James / 08:20 pm on 13 May

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India can bag more than 10 Rio medals: Sonowal

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:03 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister for Sports & Youth Affairs, said on Thursday that the Indian contingent to the Rio Olympics can bag "more than 10 medals." Sonowal's proclamation is based on the inputs he received from the various national sports federations. Notably, India's six medals at the London 2012 Summer Olympics was the nation's best-ever showing at the Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:03 pm on 13 May

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Czech referees banned after officiating drunk

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:48 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

The Czech Football Association has banned two referees after they were found to officiate a game under the influence of alcohol. Officiating in a Czech First Division match between FK Pribram and Slavia Prague on Wednesday, Marek Pilny and an additional assistant referee Jiri Jech were seen struggling for balance and allegedly even urinated during the match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:48 pm on 13 May

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WHO advices pregnant women to avoid Rio 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:43 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has advised pregnant women against travelling to Rio de Janeiro for the upcoming 2016 Summer Olympics in August, amid rising spread of the Zika virus in Brazil. The UN health body has also issued other precautionary measures such as wearing body-covering gear and avoiding relying on open windows for ventilation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:43 pm on 13 May

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Spanish 4th-tier side unveil flesh-themed kit

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:01 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Club Deportivo Palencia, a Spanish fourth-tier side, unveiled a flesh-themed kit featuring a representation of the naked body for their playoff campaign for promotion to the Spanish Segunda B division league. “We give our skin” is the slogan for the specially designed kit, which will replace their regular purple kit for the upcoming few weeks.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:01 pm on 13 May

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Kohli launches Futsal talent hunt competition

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:48 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Premier Futsal league brand ambassador Virat Kohli launched 'Premier Futsal Launchpad', a Futsal talent hunt competition, in Bengaluru on Thursday. The competition, which will last from May 26 to June 21, will find and pick 40 local players from eight different cities to play in the maiden edition of the Premier Futsal League in July.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:48 pm on 13 May

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4 yrs since Man City won PL title in injury time

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:37 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Playing against QPR in the season's last match on May 13, 2012, Manchester City came from 1-2 in the stoppage time to win the game and the Premier League title on goal difference. Edin Džeko and Sergio Agüero scored in the stoppage time to help City register the first ever title win on goal difference in the Premier League era.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:37 pm on 13 May

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10 yrs since Gerrard's long-ranger in FA final

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:34 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Playing in the FA Cup final against West Ham United at Wembley, Liverpool's Steven Gerrard scored a long-range half-volley in stoppage time. Receiving the ball around the 35-yard (32-meter) mark, Gerrard unleashed a long-ranger which flew past former West Ham-goalkeeper Shaka Hislop, into the left side-netting. Liverpool went on to win the FA Cup on penalties.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:34 pm on 13 May

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Dravid, Jayawardene appointed to ICC committee

short by Nihal Thondepu / 03:12 pm on 13 May 2016,Friday

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid and former Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene on Friday were appointed to the ICC Cricket Committee for a three-year term. Former Indian captain Anil Kumble was re-appointed as the Chairman of the committee for another three-year term. Notably, the committee represents players, umpires, and the media in making recommendations on the sport's issues.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 03:12 pm on 13 May

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DD register 7-wicket win over SRH

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:44 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Delhi Daredevils registered a seven-wicket victory over the table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL encounter on Thursday. Batting first, SRH, driven by skipper David Warner's 46(30), posted 146/8, as Nathan Coulter-Nile and Amit Mishra picked up two wickets each. In reply, Quinton de Kock's 44(31) and Rishabh Pant's 39(26) guided DD to victory with 11 balls to spare.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:44 pm on 12 May

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MCC launches first Official Laws of Cricket app

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:12 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

London-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has launched the first 'Official Laws of Cricket' mobile application for free on Android and iOS. It explains all 42 laws of the game categorised into eight sections. There are 15 animations available, all voiced by English writer and actor Stephen Fry. The app also offers a quiz to test the user's acquired knowledge.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:12 pm on 12 May

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CL final to be live-streamed on YouTube for free

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:29 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

London-based BT Sports will stream the finals of UEFA Champions League and Europa League for free on its YouTube channel named 'BT Sport'. The Champions League final featuring Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid will be live-streamed on May 28 while the Europa League final featuring Liverpool vs Sevilla will be live-streamed on May 18.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:29 pm on 12 May

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$1.45mn bribery case reported over 2020 Olympics

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:28 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

According to the Guardian, around $1.45 million from the Tokyo Olympic bid team was transferred to an account linked to the son of former International Association of Athletics Federations President Lamine Diack during the race to host the 2020 Olympics. The report mentioned that the French police are believed to be investigating these allegations. However, Japan has denied such allegations.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:28 pm on 12 May

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ICC drops doping charges against Kusal Perera

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:51 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Sri Lankan wicketkeeper Kusal Perera was cleared to play cricket after the International Cricket Council (ICC) lifted the provisional suspension imposed on him for doping. The ICC said that there was no decisive evidence that the Sri Lankan, who was suspended in December 2015 and sent home from Sri Lanka's tour of New Zealand, had used the performance-enhancing substance 19-Norandrostenedione.

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:51 pm on 12 May

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India keen to host Australia for day-night test

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:36 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

James Sutherland, CEO of Cricket Australia, has revealed that Indian cricket administrators have contacted them regarding a day-night Test they hope to schedule when Australia tour India in 2017. "I think there's certainly some positive signals coming out of India... (regarding day-night Tests)", he added. Notably, Australia and New Zealand are the only teams to have played a day-night test.

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:36 pm on 12 May

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Twitter pays tribute to Tony Cozier

short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:24 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Twitter users on Thursday paid their tributes to West Indies' cricket commentator Tony Cozier (75) who passed away. Cricketer Yuvraj Singh tweeted, "Tony cozier was the real voice of cricket. Always discussed the game and the players in a positive manner". Users offered their condolences with tweets like, "One of the defining voices of cricket is now forever silent, RIP".

short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:24 pm on 12 May

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Bangladesh cricketer beaten to death with wicket

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:17 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Babul Shikdar, a 16-year-old Bangladeshi cricketer, was allegedly killed by a stump-wielding batsman on Wednesday after he taunted the umpire over a no-ball delivery, the police said. Shikdar suggested that the umpire might declare the delivery, on which the batsman got dismissed, a no-ball, mocking a similar ruling made off the previous ball, the police chief said.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:17 pm on 12 May

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Rahman offers 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' rights to IOA

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:16 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Music composer A R Rahman has offered the rights for the song 'Maa Tujhe Salaam' from his 1997 album 'Vande Mataram' to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), IOA Vice-President Sardar Tarlochan Singh said on Thursday. The news came on the same day Rahman accepted IOA's offer to become the Goodwill Ambassador for the upcoming Rio Olympics.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 07:16 pm on 12 May

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Nannes slams Azharuddin's treatment in India

short by Jatan Desai / 05:08 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Australian cricketer Dirk Nannes expressed surprise at Mohammad Azharuddin's treatment in India tweeting, "Why is a confessed match-fixer welcomed on a cricket show and treated like royalty? How is that even possible?". Users tweeted saying his bans have been lifted to which Nannes replied, "The ban itself was declared illegal, he was never found not guilty! NEVER cleared. He confessed".

short by Jatan Desai / 05:08 pm on 12 May

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Real Madrid most valuable football team: Forbes

short by Jatan Desai / 04:44 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Spanish football giants Real Madrid were named 2016's most valuable football team for a fourth consecutive year by Forbes. The ten-time European champions, valued at $3.6 billion, are also the world's second most valuable sports team behind National Football League’s Dallas Cowboys, which is valued at $4 billion. Barcelona ($3.5 billion) and Manchester United ($3.3 billion) complete the top three.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:44 pm on 12 May

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AR Rahman named Goodwill Ambassador for Olympics

short by Jatan Desai / 03:38 pm on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Music composer AR Rahman on Thursday accepted the Indian Olympic Association's offer to become the Goodwill Ambassador for Rio Olympics. Rahman is India's fourth Goodwill Ambassador after actor Salman Khan, Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Notably, India is to send its largest ever contingent of about 90 athletes to the Rio Olympics starting August 5.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:38 pm on 12 May

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Manohar elected first independent ICC Chairman

short by Nihal Thondepu / 11:43 am on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Former BCCI President Shashank Manohar, who resigned recently, was on Thursday elected unopposed as the ICC's first independent Chairman for two years. ICC's Full Council also approved changes to its Constitution to accommodate the independent Chairman. This comes after ICC abolished its President post and amended its rules so that the ICC Chief cannot be associated with a cricket board.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 11:43 am on 12 May

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Liverpool earn late draw against Chelsea

short by Davis James / 03:31 am on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Liverpool and Chelsea played out a 1-1 draw at Anfield on Wednesday in their penultimate match of the English Premier League campaign. Eden Hazard gave Chelsea the lead when he scored in the 32nd minute. This was Hazard's fourth goal in the last four league games. Christian Benteke came off the bench to score a stoppage-time equaliser for Liverpool.

short by Davis James / 03:31 am on 12 May

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Indian wrestlers earn 2 more quotas for Rio 2016

short by Davis James / 12:34 am on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Indian wrestlers Babita Kumari and Ravinder Khatri have qualified for the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The news came after the United World Wrestling body recorded several instances of doping violations by the wrestlers participating in the recent events. Khatri clinched a place in the 85 kg category while Kumari got her quota in the 53 kg freestyle category.

short by Davis James / 12:34 am on 12 May

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MI clinch 6-wicket victory over RCB

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:03 am on 12 May 2016,Thursday

Mumbai Indians secured a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League encounter on Wednesday. Batting first, Bangalore posted 151/4, powered by Lokesh Rahul's 68*(53). In response, Mumbai, driven by Kieron Pollard' 35*(19) and Jos Buttler's 29*(11), successfully chased the target with 8 balls to spare, after Ambati Rayudu's 44(47) laid the platform.

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:03 am on 12 May

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Cricket commentator Tony Cozier dies aged 75

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:26 pm on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

West Indies cricket writer, commentator and journalist, Tony Cozier died aged 75 in his home country Barbados on Wednesday. Cozier was admitted to hospital on May 3 for tests related to infections in the neck and legs. In 2011, the London-based Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) awarded Cozier life membership for his services to the game.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:26 pm on 11 May

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Zidane named ambassador for Mumbai-based realtor

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:08 pm on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

Mumbai-based real estate company Kanakia Group has appointed Real Madrid manager and former France football team captain Zinedine Zidane as their brand ambassador for their upcoming project, Kanakia Paris. The project, which aims to recreate a Parisian lifestyle experience to the public, will be constructed in the Bandra-Kurla Complex in Mumbai.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:08 pm on 11 May

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Clarke signs for Hong Kong domestic T20 league

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:56 pm on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke is set to feature in Hong Kong’s Twenty20 Blitz, an Indian Premier League-styled T20 league. Clarke, who retired from international cricket in August 2015, will be a part of the Kowloon Cantons team. The league, set to be played from May 27 to 29, will include four teams from Hong Kong's different regions.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:56 pm on 11 May

Samsung creates smart surfboard with LED display

short by Pragya Swastik / 08:49 pm on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

Samsung Brasil has developed 'Galaxy Surfboard', a smart surfboard with LED display to display wave conditions and social media notifications to the rider in the sea. The surfboard also has a dedicated waterproof slot on one of its sides to place a user's smartphone. Samsung has also released a video featuring World Surf League champion Gabriel Medina riding the surfboard.

short by Pragya Swastik / 08:49 pm on 11 May

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Manohar reveals reason behind BCCI resignation

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:16 pm on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

Former BCCI President Shashank Manohar disclosed the reason behind his resignation from the post, claiming that "certain portions of the Lodha panel's recommendations are not in the interests of the board". "There is very little I can do in the current scenario. My conscience no longer permits me to continue," he added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:16 pm on 11 May

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Safer helmet might not have saved Hughes: Report

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:09 pm on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

According to a report, a safer helmet meeting the now mandated safety standards would not have saved late Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes, who was fatally struck by a rising delivery during a match in November 2014. The report also claimed that the slow arrival of the ambulance that provided medical treatment to the cricketer played no part in his death.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:09 pm on 11 May

Spain's 1st gay referee quits soccer after abuse

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:46 pm on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

Jesús Tomillero, Spain's first openly gay football referee, has walked away from the sport after enduring homophobic abuse from the crowd following his penalty decision during a Spanish division-four match on Saturday. He communicated his decision to quit football to the Andalucían football federation soon after, insisting that he “cannot take any more”.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:46 pm on 11 May

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No proof against Sardar in sexual abuse case

short by Anupama K / 10:27 am on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

The Ludhiana police have said the complaint against Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh by a UK-based woman alleging sexual harassment stands disposed of as no evidence was found against Singh. The police said rape allegations by the woman, who is a former hockey player, were "false", adding the duo did not stay at Bhaini Sahib, as alleged by her.

short by Anupama K / 10:27 am on 11 May

Referee misses 40-yard long-shot goal

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:44 am on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

Playing in the North West Counties League Premier Division match, Squires Gate player Joe Noblet was denied a 40-yard long-shot goal after the referee missed the ball rebounding off a perimeter fence behind the goal. The ball bounced back from inside the goal after hitting the back post. The officials misjudged it and signaled to continue the match.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:44 am on 11 May

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Man Utd's CL hopes dented after 2-3 loss

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:30 am on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

West Ham United came from behind to defeat Manchester United 3-2 in their final match at the Boleyn Ground to dent the visitors' chance of a Champions League spot. The Hammers took the lead through Diafra Sakho, before Anthony Martial's double gave United the lead. West Ham then scored through Michael Antonio and Winston Reid to seal the result.

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:30 am on 11 May

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SRH go top of IPL table by beating RPS by 4 runs

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:38 am on 11 May 2016,Wednesday

Sunrisers Hyderabad went to the top of the IPL table after securing a 4-run win over Rising Pune Supergiants on Tuesday. Batting first, SRH were restricted to 137/8 in their 20 overs, with Shikhar Dhawan scoring 33 while Adam Zampa took 6/19, the 2nd best figures in IPL history. In reply, RPS finished with 133/8, with Ashish Nehra taking 3/29.

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:38 am on 11 May

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'Will be surprised if Dhoni leads Ind in WC '19'

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:23 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly said that "I will find [it] very very surprising" if MS Dhoni is chosen to remain as the Indian ODI team captain till the ICC World Cup 2019. Ganguly also lauded current Indian Test team captain Virat Kohli for his achievements as Test captain and his on-field exploits in every format of the game.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:23 pm on 10 May

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Town fails to use Sachin's ₹1 cr drought fund

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:03 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Former Indian cricketer, Sachin Tendulkar's ₹1 crore drought relief fund to the Maharashtra town of Wakala was not utilized by the town amid disagreement and in-fighting between the residents, according to a Deccan Chronicle report cited by Sportskeeda. Wakala, located in the Aurangabad district, close to the Marathwada region, is currently experiencing a major drought situation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:03 pm on 10 May

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Aus women cricketers raise $4k for paralympians

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:51 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

The Australian Women's team managed to raise $4,200 from the 2016 ICC Women T20 World Cup to help the Australia Paralympic Team reach the Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro this September. For each boundary the Australian Women's team hit during the tournament in India, a $50 donation was made by the 15-member strong Australian squad.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:51 pm on 10 May

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KKR posts IPL's highest revenue in 2014-15

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:19 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Kolkata Knight Riders posted a revenue of ₹168.71 crore in 2014-15, the highest in the IPL. The franchise registered a 30% growth in revenues and 54% rise in profits from 2013-14 to ₹14.15 crore. The only other profitable team in 2014-15 was Kings XI Punjab, finishing with ₹12.76 crore profit, up from a ₹4.36 crore loss in the previous year.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:19 pm on 10 May

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Manohar resigned from BCCI because of me: Swamy

short by Mirza Mohammed / 09:32 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

BJP MP Subramanian Swamy on Tuesday said that BCCI President Shashank Manohar resigned owing to a Special Leave Petition filed by Swamy in the Supreme Court, alleging Manohar's "complicity" with former IPL Chief Lalit Modi. Manohar resigned as BCCI President today, seven months after taking over from late Jagmohan Dalmiya. He had in November replaced N Srinivasan as ICC Chairman.

short by Mirza Mohammed / 09:32 pm on 10 May

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Computerised ratings to pick Eng domestic teams

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:56 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

A computer algorithm, making use of England's Professional Cricketers' Association ranking system and Most Valuable Player (MVP) ratings, is set to select England's North and South cricket sides, for the three-match North vs South series in March 2017. The selection procedure will employ the MVP ratings gathered from players' performances in England's domestic circuit.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:56 pm on 10 May

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Steyn posts photo of Morkel holding diapers

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

South Africa's Dale Steyn posted a photograph of his teammate Morne Morkel holding a packet of baby diapers, captioned, "How times have changed. There was a time this man would return with a pizza, but now it's nappies!" To which Morkel's wife replied, "@DaleSteyn62 @mornemorkel65 looking for a babysitter if you want to earn some extra pocket money?"

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 pm on 10 May

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England's FA falls short of Championship medals

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

England's Football Association (FA) ran out of the Championship winner medals, as the country's second-division football league-winners Burnley were to be presented with the Football League Championship crown on Monday. The club took the blame for the gaffe, after having sent a 27-member list for the medals presentation ceremony, when only 25 medals were to be distributed by the FA.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 10 May

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Vardy launches academy for non-league players

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:13 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Leicester City forward and former non-league player, Jamie Vardy on Monday launched the V9 Football Academy to provide "Premier League-standard training and coaching" to non-league footballers. The academy, which will run free, week-long courses at Manchester City’s training centre during the close-season, will intake 42 players aged between 17 and 33 as the first batch.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:13 pm on 10 May

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Rio-bound Indian athletes to get ₹3 lakh bonus

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:03 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

The Indian Ministry of Sports has decided to offer a sum of ₹1 lakh every month from May to July to every athlete who has qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics. A total of 89 Indian athletes going to Rio will benefit from this decision taken by the federations in conjunction with Rakesh Gupta, India's Chef-de-mission for the Rio Olympics.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:03 pm on 10 May

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Federer overtakes Murray as World no 2

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:11 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Seventeen-time Grand Slam-winner Switzerland's Roger Federer overtook British tennis player Andy Murray as the World number two, according to the latest ATP rankings. The ranking change came following Murray's loss to World number one Novak Djokovic in the Madrid Open final on Sunday. Djokovic leads the ATP rankings with 16,550 points, 9,025 points ahead of Federer.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:11 pm on 10 May

India to send its biggest contingent to Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:00 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

India will send its largest ever contingent, comprising 90 sportspersons, to the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympic Games to be held in August. A total of 58 sportspersons have qualified for individual sporting events while a total of 32 hockey players, including both men's and women's team, have also qualified to participate in the Rio Olympics.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:00 pm on 10 May

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Bayern sign Dortmund captain Hummels for £30 mn

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:47 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Bayern Munich on Tuesday completed the signing of Borussia Dortmund captain Mats Hummels for a fee of £30 million (around $43 million). The German international, who began his career at Bayern, has signed a 5-year deal with the Bundesliga champions. Bayern also confirmed the signing of Benfica's 18-year-old Renato Sanches for an initial fee of £28 million (around $40 million).

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:47 pm on 10 May

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Shashank Manohar resigns as BCCI President

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:23 pm on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Shashank Manohar on Tuesday resigned as the President of the BCCI and also as the ICC Chairman. He is expected to contest for the ICC elections this month to become the international governing body's first ever independent Chairman. Notably, Manohar was appointed as the BCCI President in October 2015 after the demise of then President Jagmohan Dalmiya.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:23 pm on 10 May

Doping whistleblower sent 200 emails to WADA

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 am on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Vitaly Stepanov, the whistleblower responsible for uncovering Russian athletics' systematic doping, claims that he sent around 200 emails and 50 letters about the cheating to the World Anti-Doping Agency. The WADA later appointed an independent commission to look into the scandal and made recommendations that led to the Russian track team’s suspension from all international competitions.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 am on 10 May

Footballer dies after falling ill during game

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:22 am on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Brazilian footballer Bernardo Ribeiro (26) died on Saturday, after falling ill during a match on the same day. He was taken to hospital but later reportedly suffered a suspected fatal heart attack. Ribeiro is the third footballer to have died in the past week from complications arising in a match, following the deaths of Cameroonian footballers Patrick Ekeng and Djomnang.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:22 am on 10 May

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RCB defeat Kings XI Punjab by 1 run

short by Davis James / 01:04 am on 10 May 2016,Tuesday

Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Kings XI Punjab by one run in Monday's Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture. AB de Villiers' 64(35) helped RCB put up a total of 175/6 in 20 overs. In reply, Punjab captain, Murali Vijay scored 89(57) to help his side get close to the target. However, man-of-the-match, Shane Watson's 2/22 helped RCB clinch a close win.

short by Davis James / 01:04 am on 10 May

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'Last wish to see Indian athlete win Rio medal'

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Three-time Olympian Milkha Singh said that it is his "last wish" to see an Indian athlete winning an Olympic medal at the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympics. "I failed to win a medal in 1960 Rome Olympics and it hurts me till today", claimed Milkha, who won four gold medals for India in the 1958 and 1962 Asian Games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:37 pm on 09 May

AR Rahman launches trailer of Pele biopic

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:42 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman launched the trailer of “Pele: Birth of a Legend”, an upcoming American biographical film about the Brazilian football legend Pele on Monday. The movie, which chronicles the childhood and youth of the Brazilian footballer, has been directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist, with Rahman providing the music.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:42 pm on 09 May

Cameroon female goalie collapses pre-match, dies

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Cameroonian female goalkeeper Jeanine Christelle Djomnang (26) passed away on Sunday after collapsing on the pitch while warming up for a women’s division match. The 26-year-old was taken to the local hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Earlier, Dinamo Bucharest's Cameroonian footballer Patrick Ekeng passed away on May 6 after collapsing during a Romanian league game.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:20 pm on 09 May

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German ad trolls England ahead of Euro 2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:37 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Germany-based airlines Lufthansa has released a new advertisement ahead of the 2016 UEFA Euro Cup in France. The advertisement features a pair of England football team supporters who are forced to travel on a Lufthansa flight. They travel alongside a German team supporter, who taunts them by referring to Germany's 4-1 victory against England at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:37 pm on 09 May

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Visiting Rio is running risk of death: Rivaldo

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:21 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Former Brazilian footballer Rivaldo has asked foreigners to avoid visiting the upcoming Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, citing the violence in Brazil as a "risk of death." The footballer's statement comes after a 17-year-old girl was murdered on Saturday during a robbery on one of Rio's main roads, which links the international airport to the Olympic venues.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:21 pm on 09 May

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Kohli suggests Vettori as Indian team's coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Indian Test captain Virat Kohli has recommended former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori's name for the position of Team India's head coach. Vettori currently coaches Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore. The position of the cricket team's coach has been vacant since Zimbabwean Duncan Fletcher's contract expired at the end of the 2015 World Cup.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:50 pm on 09 May

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Prince Harry kicks off 2nd Invictus Games

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:10 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Britain's Prince Harry and US's first lady Michelle Obama helped kick off the second edition of the Invictus Games on Monday in the US. Created by Prince Harry, Invictus Games is an international sporting competition for injured and sick military personnel. Around 500 athletes from 14 different countries will compete in the Paralympics-style event over a four-day period beginning Monday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:10 pm on 09 May

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UEFA chief Platini to resign after losing appeal

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:50 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Suspended European football president Michel Platini said he will resign as the UEFA head after failing to overturn his ban at the court of arbitration for sport, which cut his sanction from six to four years. The court ruled that Platini was guilty of conflict of interest for receiving a $2.08 million payment from Fifa as uncontracted salary between 1999-2002.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:50 pm on 09 May

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Not approached for Rio Ambassador role: Rahman

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Oscar-winning music director AR Rahman on Monday claimed that he hasn't been approached by the Indian Olympic Association for the Rio Olympics Goodwill ambassador role. “I heard it from the press but nobody has approached me," Rahman claimed. Meanwhile, the musician defended Salman Khan's appointment and said, “I think he is a very popular face. So why not have him.”

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 09 May

Nike develops recovery chair for athletes

short by Pragya Swastik / 04:35 pm on 09 May 2016,Monday

Nike in collaboration with Los Angeles-based architect Greg Lynn has developed 'Microclimate Chair' that helps athletes recover and relax during their game breaks. With 70 thermoelectric pads, the chair heats or cools an athlete's body to help them recover from strenuous exercise. It also distributes and diffuses air across its surface to decrease humidity around an athlete.

short by Pragya Swastik / 04:35 pm on 09 May

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Djokovic beats Murray to win Madrid Masters

short by Davis James / 10:42 am on 09 May 2016,Monday

World number one Novak Djokovic beat defending champion Andy Murray 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday to win a record 29th Masters crown. This is Djokovic's fifth title in 2016 after he won the Qatar Open, Indian Wells, Miami Open and Australian Open. Djokovic now equals Pete Sampras and Bjorn Borg with 64 career titles.

short by Davis James / 10:42 am on 09 May

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4 yrs since Falcao's curler in Europa final

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:38 am on 09 May 2016,Monday

Playing against Athletic Bilbao in 2012's Europa League final in Romania, Atlético Madrid's Radamel Falcao scored a left-footed curler in his side's 3-0 victory on May 9, 2012. Latching on to a through ball from former Atlético midfielder Diego Ribas in the seventh minute, Falcao sent a left-footed curler past goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz into the far post's top-left corner.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:38 am on 09 May

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Italian sprinter wins Wings for Life World Run

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 am on 09 May 2016,Monday

Italy's Giorgio Calcaterra touched the 88 km mark to win Red Bull's Wings for Life World Run 2016 racing event. The charity race, which was held in 34 countries simultaneously, uses a catcher car running behind the participants to eliminate runners who are left behind the vehicle. The 2016 edition of the race managed to raise around $7.5 million.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:29 am on 09 May

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Karthik leads Lions to 5-wicket victory over KKR

short by Davis James / 11:48 pm on 08 May 2016,Sunday

Gujarat Lions defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by five wickets in the second match of Sunday's Indian Premier League (IPL) double-header at Kolkata. After losing four early wickets, KKR were boosted to 158/4, riding on Yusuf Pathan's 63(41) and Shakib Al Hasan's 66(49). In reply, Dinesh Karthik's 51(29) helped the Lions reach the target in 18 overs.

short by Davis James / 11:48 pm on 08 May

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Barcelona thrash Catalan rivals Espanyol 5-0

short by Davis James / 11:30 pm on 08 May 2016,Sunday

Barcelona inched closer to retaining the Spanish La Liga title as they defeated Espanyol 5-0 in the Catalan derby at Nou Camp on Sunday. Goals from Lionel Messi, Rafinha, Neymar and a brace from Luis Suarez ensured that Barcelona got all three points. Suarez's second goal was the 1,000th goal scored in the La Liga this season.

short by Davis James / 11:30 pm on 08 May

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Ronaldo's brace helps Real Madrid beat Valencia

short by Davis James / 11:28 pm on 08 May 2016,Sunday

In the penultimate matchday of the Spanish La Liga, Real Madrid defeated Valencia 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu on Sunday. Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace while Karim Benzema scored one goal for the home side. For Valencia, Rodrigo and Andre Gomes scored one each. Madrid won their 11th straight game in La Liga, one short of their best run.

short by Davis James / 11:28 pm on 08 May

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Man City, Arsenal play out a 2-2 draw

short by Davis James / 11:21 pm on 08 May 2016,Sunday

Arsenal and Manchester City played out a 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier League on Sunday. Sergio Aguero and Kevin de Bruyne scored for the home side while Olivier Giroud and Alexis Sanchez scored for the Gunners. Notably, Man City will lose out on a UEFA Champions League spot if Manchester United win their next two games.

short by Davis James / 11:21 pm on 08 May

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J&K CM helps local bowler get England visa NOC

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:45 pm on 08 May 2016,Sunday

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Mehjoor Ali Sofi has been issued the No Objection Certificate needed to get a visa to play in the English county cricket, following the cricketer's meeting with state chief minister Mehbooba Mufti. Earlier, the 25-year-old cricketer was denied the NOC by Iqbal Shah, the General Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:45 pm on 08 May

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Nehra leads SRH to 85 run victory over MI

short by Davis James / 08:07 pm on 08 May 2016,Sunday

In Sunday's first Indian Premier League (IPL) match, the Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated the Mumbai Indians by 85 runs at Visakhapatnam. Shikhar Dhawan's 82*(57) helped the Sunrisers put up a total of 177/3. Man-of-the-match, Ashish Nehra's bowling figures of 3/15 helped Hyderabad bowl out Mumbai for 92, the lowest a team has scored so far this season.

short by Davis James / 08:07 pm on 08 May

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PSG set record for highest Ligue1 points total

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:17 pm on 08 May 2016,Sunday

France Ligue1 champions Paris St Germain (PSG) won their 29th match of the season against GFC Ajaccio on Sunday to register 92 points in the 2016 Ligue1 season, the most ever by a team in the league's history. Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani netted a hat-trick while Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 35th goal of the season to complete a 4-0 victory.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:17 pm on 08 May

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Leicester City lift Premier League Trophy

short by Davis James / 01:09 am on 08 May 2016,Sunday

Premier League champions Leicester City lifted their maiden Premier League Trophy at the King Power Stadium following their league tie against Everton on Saturday, which saw them win 3-1. Jamie Vardy netted twice while Andy King added one in the win. Leicester were given a guard of honour by Everton and serenaded by opera singer Andrea Bocelli during pre-match celebrations.

short by Davis James / 01:09 am on 08 May

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Kings XI Punjab beat Delhi Daredevils by 9 runs

short by Davis James / 12:22 am on 08 May 2016,Sunday

Kings XI Punjab defeated the Delhi Daredevils by nine runs at Mohali on Saturday to win their third match of the Indian Premier League (IPL). After being put into bat first, Punjab scored 181/5 driven by fifties from man-of-the-match Marcus Stoinis and Wriddhiman Saha. Later, Stoinis picked up 3/40 to restrict Delhi to 172 with Quinton de Kock scoring 52(30).

short by Davis James / 12:22 am on 08 May

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Kane lauds Kohli's match-winning ton on Twitter

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:49 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Reacting to Royal Challengers Banglore captain Virat Kohli's match-winning 108*(58) against the Rising Pune Supergiants, Premier League star Harry Kane tweeted, "What a win @RCBTweets ! Take a bow @imVkohli ! Special performance! #ipl." While Mumbai Indians spinner Harbhajan Singh tweeted, "@imVkohli ki baat hi Alag hai.. Different league.. proper champion stuff from the run chase master."

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:49 pm on 07 May

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ESL unveils ₹42 lakh esports tournament in India

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:15 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

The world's largest e-sports company Electronic Sports League (ESL), along with Gurugram-based e-sports gaming organization NODWIN, has announced the introduction of the "ESL Premiership" in India. The annual Indian e-sports premiership will feature titles including Counter Strike Global Offensive, DOTA 2 and Hearthstone, with a total prize pool of almost ₹42 lakhs on offer.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:15 pm on 07 May

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Mirza-Hingis finish as runners-up in Madrid Open

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:58 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis finished as runners-up in the Madrid Open after losing 4-6, 4-6 to France's Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the final. This was their second consecutive loss in a final to the French duo. Meanwhile, Rohan Bopanna and Florian Mergea defeated Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo 7-5, 6-7, 12-10 to reach the men's doubles final.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:58 pm on 07 May

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Terry sent off as Chelsea lose 2-3 to Sunderland

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:42 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Chelsea succumbed to a 3-2 defeat against Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday. Diego Costa and Nemanja Matic scored for the Blues with skipper John Terry being sent-off late in the game. Wahab Khazri, Fabio Borini and Jermain Defoe netted one each to help Sunderland win the game and go one point clear off the relegation zone.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:42 pm on 07 May

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West Ham 1st UK club to sign an esports player

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:27 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

English Premier League side West Ham United became the first English club to sign an esports player, after signing professional FIFA player Sean "Dragonn" Allen. He will represent the club at all official FIFA tournaments. Allen, who has been given an official squad number 50, was the runner-up at the 2016 FIFA Interactive World Cup.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:27 pm on 07 May

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Bayern Munich wins 4th straight Bundesliga title

short by Davis James / 10:05 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Bayern Munich secured a record fourth consecutive Bundesliga title after a 2-1 victory at Ingolstadt on Saturday. A brace from Robert Lewandowski gave the Bavarians all three points to help them clinch their 26th German league title. Bayern Munich's manager Pep Guardiola, who is set to leave the club this summer, have registered 81 wins in 101 league matches.

short by Davis James / 10:05 pm on 07 May

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Ahmed Shehzad is more of an actor: Qadir

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:05 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Former Pakistan player Abdul Qadir claimed, "[Ahmed] Shehzad is simply more of an actor than a cricketer while Umar Akmal has lost his place in the team because of his own mistakes." The statement comes after Shehzad and Akmal did not feature in the list of probables for the England tour. Notably, former chief selector Qadir, is Akmal's father-in-law.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:05 pm on 07 May

Pakistan beat India to retain Asian Kabaddi Cup

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:10 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Defending champions and hosts Pakistan defeated India 50-31 in the 3rd Asian Kabaddi Championship's final on Saturday. The tournament saw participation from seven countries including India, Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Notably, India and Pakistan have managed to reach the final in each edition of the Asian Kabaddi Championship.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:10 pm on 07 May

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Kohli's 108* drives RCB to 7-wicket win over RPS

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:00 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a seven-wicket win over Rising Pune Supergiants in their Indian Premier League encounter on Saturday. Batting first, Pune scored 191/6 powered by Ajinkya Rahane's 74 and Saurabh Tiwary's 52, with Shane Watson taking 3/24. In response, Bangalore clinched the win thanks to Virat Kohli's unbeaten knock of 108 off 58 balls.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:00 pm on 07 May

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Mata's strike helps Man United beat Norwich 1-0

short by Davis James / 07:56 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Manchester United defeated Norwich City 1-0 at Carrow Road on Saturday, thanks to Juan Mata's winner in the 72nd minute from a Wayne Rooney assist. The win takes the Red Devils to the fifth place, a point behind fourth-placed Manchester City. Rooney's assist made him the joint-third highest assist-provider in the Premier League history, along with Cesc Fàbregas.

short by Davis James / 07:56 pm on 07 May

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Hector Bellerin challenges Usain Bolt to a race

short by Davis James / 06:50 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin took to Twitter to challenge Jamaica's world-record holder Usain Bolt to a race after the Rio Olympics this year. The link between the two sprinters first came into the spotlight after Arsenal announced that the 21-year-old had broken the 40-metre sprint record at the club, which was previously held by Theo Walcott and Thierry Henry.

short by Davis James / 06:50 pm on 07 May

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'Russian Sochi gold medalists used steroids'

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:40 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

According to reports, four 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Russian gold medallists were using steroids. Russia has been banned from all track and field competitions, including August’s Rio Olympics, after a WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) commission found proof of widespread state-sponsored doping. Russia will be allowed participation only when anti-doping conditions set by WADA have been met.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:40 pm on 07 May

Phogat, Malik book Rio Olympic wrestling berths

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:18 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Vinesh Phogat on Saturday became the fifth Indian wrestler to qualify for the Rio Olympics, after defeating Turkey’s Evin Demirhan in the 48 kg weight category semifinals of the final Olympic qualifier in Istanbul on Saturday. Meanwhile, Sakshi Malik also booked her 58 kg Rio Olympics wrestling berth after defeating China's Lan Zhang at the Istanbul qualifiers.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:18 pm on 07 May

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Vijender to fight his 6th pro-bout on May 13

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:27 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh is set to face Poland’s Andrzej Soldra in his sixth professional bout on May 13 at UK's Macron Stadium. Soldra holds a 12(win)-3(loss) record alongside five knockouts from his 16 fights, while Vijender is undefeated after having registered five knockout victories. Vijender will also contest for the WBO-Asia Title in Delhi on June 11.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:27 pm on 07 May

Middlesbrough, Brighton to play in richest match

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

England's Football League Championship teams Middlesbrough and Brighton are set to face each other in the last league game on Saturday, looking to guarantee promotion to the Premier League. Financial consultancy firm Deloitte has estimated the future additional revenue of the promoted team to be at least $246 million, making it "the richest football match in the sport's history".

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:54 pm on 07 May

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Cameroon footballer dies after on-field collapse

short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:08 pm on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Cameroon footballer Patrick Ekeng (26) on Friday died after collapsing during a Romanian football league match. The midfielder, who had joined the Dinamo Bucharest club in January, reportedly suffered a heart attack after being on the field for seven minutes. Notably, Dinamo Bucharest's captain in October 2000, Catalin Hildan, had also collapsed and died during a friendly game.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:08 pm on 07 May

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Shikhar Dhawan guides SRH to 5-wkt win over GL

short by Davis James / 08:29 am on 07 May 2016,Saturday

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Gujarat Lions by five wickets in Hyderabad on Friday to climb up to fourth in the league. Mustafizur Rahman and man-of-the-match Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked up two wickets each to restrict the Lions to 126/6 with Aaron Finch scoring 51*(42). Shikhar Dhawan top-scored for SRH with 47*(40) to help his side reach the target.

short by Davis James / 08:29 am on 07 May

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'Shahid Afridi' in top Google trends today

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:35 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

Former Pakistani cricketer Abdul Qadir said that Pakistani all-rounder and former captain Shahid Afridi should say goodbye to cricket, following which 'Shahid Afridi' was among the most trending Google searches in India on Friday. 'Sigmund Freud', '1920 London', 'Traffic Movie' and 'One Night Stand review' were some of the other trending searches on the same day.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:35 pm on 06 May

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Combined points system nonsense: Vaughan

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:46 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

Former England captain Michael Vaughan labeled the plans to introduce a points system for the upcoming England's series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka as “nonsense”. The England and Wales Cricket Board are holding talks with their Sri Lankan and Pakistani counterparts about a system where points will be awarded for Tests, ODIs, and T20s, with an overall winner then announced.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:46 pm on 06 May

Kohli-Tendulkar comparison unfair, says Yuvraj

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:27 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has said that it is unfair to compare Virat Kohli with Sachin Tendulkar. It will take a lot more hard work from India's Test skipper to match Tendulkar's legacy, he added. Yuvraj also regarded Kohli along with his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers as the best batsmen of this generation.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 10:27 pm on 06 May

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Mirza-Hingis through to Madrid Open final

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:15 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

The Indo-Swiss pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis reached the Madrid Open doubles final after registering a 6-2, 6-0 win over the American-Russian combination of Vania King and Alla Kudryavtseva in the semifinal on Friday. They will now face fifth seeded French duo of Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic for the title.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:15 pm on 06 May

Indian women win bronze at Jr Shooting World Cup

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

The Indian women's team of Sanjana Sehrawat, Chinki Yadav and Gauri Sheoran won the bronze medal in the 25m Pistol event at the International Shooting Sport Federation's Junior World Cup in Germany. Meanwhile, India are placed third in the competition's medals tally, with a total of 10 medals which include three gold, four silver and three bronze medals.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 pm on 06 May

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Mickey Arthur appointed Pakistan's head coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:56 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

Former South African cricketer Mickey Arthur was on Friday appointed as the head coach of Pakistan after Waqar Younis resigned from the position in April. This will be Arthur's third stint with an international cricket side after having previously coached South Africa (2005–2010) and Australia (2011–2013). Arthur led the Proteas to the world number one ranking across all the formats.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:56 pm on 06 May

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Documentary to be made on Oscar Pistorius

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:02 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

A documentary is being made on the former Paralympian and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius. Directed by Vaughan Sivell, the documentary titled 'Pistorius' will be introduced to distributors at this year's Cannes Film Festival. According to the film’s sales company 'Content Media', the film seeks to discover whether the image that people have of [Pistorius] is the truth.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 07:02 pm on 06 May

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Life-size Noah's ark aims voyage to Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:23 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

A Dutch millionaire is planning to sail across the Atlantic Ocean to the Rio Olympics in his $1.6 million life-sized Noah's Ark. A non-profit organisation has been set up in California to raise $1.97 million required for completing the 5,000-mile journey. According to the Bible, God asked Noah to build an ark to save wild animals from the Genesis flood.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:23 pm on 06 May

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Indian athlete suffers amid no medical help

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

Shani Shaji, a junior pole vaulter from Kerala, was left in pain as no medical help was available for hours, after suffering an injury in her pole-vault jump at the Junior Federation Cup in Karnataka on Wednesday. Kerala's state coach said, “She suffered a major ankle fracture...If the medical officials would’ve reacted faster, it could’ve saved us [recovery] time.”

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:58 pm on 06 May

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Rohit Sharma gifts signed bat to Gagan Narang

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:32 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

Indian top-order batsman Rohit Sharma has presented his autographed bat to London Olympics bronze medal-winning shooter Gagan Narang. The bat also had the words ‘Go for the Gold’ inscribed on it. The 29-year-old Mumbai Indians skipper also wished luck to other sportspersons who are set to represent India at the upcoming Rio Olympics in August.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:32 pm on 06 May

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Video on blind cricket team captain released

short by Madhavi Gosukonda / 05:11 pm on 06 May 2016,Friday

Mother Dairy in association with Green Bench Media and crowdfunding platform Milaap, have released a video on India’s blind cricket team captain Deepak Malik. It shows Malik’s journey towards winning international tournaments for India. Notably, India, the only blind cricket team without a national cricket board affiliation, have won two World Cups including 2012 World-T20 and 2014 ODI World Cup.

short by Madhavi Gosukonda / 05:11 pm on 06 May

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Liverpool reach Europa League final

short by Jatan Desai / 04:19 am on 06 May 2016,Friday

Liverpool defeated Villarreal 3-0 in the second-leg of the semi-final and 3-1 on aggregate to reach the Europa League final. This was Liverpool's 200th win in European competition and will face Sevilla in the final. A mosaic reading “96–The Greatest Football Family” covered the ground before the match in what was Liverpool's first home game since the Hillsborough verdict.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:19 am on 06 May

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Rahane's 63* helps RPS beat DD by 7 wickets

short by Jatan Desai / 02:17 am on 06 May 2016,Friday

Rising Pune Supergiants registered their third victory in nine IPL matches this season after beating the Delhi Daredevils by seven wickets on Thursday. Batting first, DD posted 162/7 with five batsmen falling for scores between 20 and 35, the joint-most for a team in an IPL match. In reply, Ajinkya Rahane's 63*(48) helped RPS achieve the target in 19.1 overs.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:17 am on 06 May

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Reveal player names in Mudgal report: BCCI to SC

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:44 pm on 05 May 2016,Thursday

The BCCI on Thursday urged the Supreme Court to reveal the names of remaining 10 players in Justice Mudgal report regarding 2013 IPL spot-fixing case. Only 3 of the 13 names – Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila, Ankit Chavan – mentioned in the list were released, as N Srinivasan-led BCCI then urged the SC not to make the names of others public.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:44 pm on 05 May

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Harris finds stolen debut Test cap after 10 yrs

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:27 pm on 05 May 2016,Thursday

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Harris received his debut Test cap after it was stolen from his home a decade ago. The 46-year-old was alerted about the cap after it was put up for auction on an internet-auction website on Thursday. Harris played 23 Tests and 250 ODIs for the Kiwis in his 14-year international career.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 10:27 pm on 05 May

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MPs demand Bharat Ratna for Dhyan Chand

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:35 pm on 05 May 2016,Thursday

Several Rajya Sabha members from various parties on Thursday demanded that former hockey player Major Dhyan Chand be conferred with Bharat Ratna posthumously. “He received awards and accolades across the world including from Adolf Hitler and the British government. But in our country, he has still not been appreciated,” Samajwadi Party's Chandrapal Singh Yadav said.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:35 pm on 05 May

Mark Boucher named KKR wicket-keeping consultant

short by Davis James / 08:29 pm on 05 May 2016,Thursday

Retired South African gloveman, Mark Boucher is all set to join the Kolkata Knight Riders as their new wicket-keeping consultant. Boucher joins a coaching team that has the likes of Jacques Kallis, Simon Katich, WV Raman and Wasim Akram. The 39-year-old had played for the Kolkata Knight Riders during the 2011 season.

short by Davis James / 08:29 pm on 05 May

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Jenner to go nude for Sports Illustrated: Report

short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:13 pm on 05 May 2016,Thursday

Retired Olympic gold medal-winning decathlete Caitlyn Jenner will reportedly pose nude for Sports Illustrated magazine's summer edition to commemorate the 40th anniversary of her win at the 1976 Montreal games. The 66-year-old reality television star will be wearing “nothing but an American flag and her Olympic medal”, as per reports. Notably, Jenner came out as a transgender in April, 2015.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 08:13 pm on 05 May

'Must keep promise & present show in underwear'

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:26 pm on 05 May 2016,Thursday

British Prime Minister David Cameron said that former Leicester City player Gary Lineker should keep his promise of presenting the Match of the Day show in his underwear if Leicester City wins the Premier League. In reply, Lineker tweeted, "It seems @David_Cameron is keen to see me in my pants. If that's what does it for you Prime minister.... #PMQs"

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:26 pm on 05 May

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Chris Gayle trolls Ahmed Shehzad on Twitter

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:25 pm on 05 May 2016,Thursday

After Pakistan cricketer Ahmed Shehzad was left out of the 35-man list for the training camp before the England tour in July, West Indies' Chris Gayle trolled Shehzad on Twitter. He tweeted, "Why not playing for Pakistan? Too much selfie again? :( #AskAhamad", to which Shehzad said, "...I just have to trust God..my abilities..n my boards decision."

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:25 pm on 05 May

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Cyclist to use 3D-printed prosthesic leg in Rio

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:04 pm on 05 May 2016,Thursday

German paralympic cyclist Denise Schindler is to compete in the 2016 Rio Olympics in September with a 3D-printed prosthetic leg. The rider, who lost her leg when she was two-years-old, claims that the method is quicker and cheaper to produce than plaster-casting. Previously, she won a silver medal at the 2012 Olympics, and multiple medals in Para-cycling Road World Championships.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 05:04 pm on 05 May

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7 yrs since Ronaldo's 40-yd freekick vs Arsenal

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:32 am on 05 May 2016,Thursday

Former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo on May 5, 2009 scored a long-range freekick from 40-yards out against Premier League rivals Arsenal in the Champions League semifinal second leg at the Emirates Stadium. Taking a freekick following an Arsenal foul, Ronaldo beat former Arsenal goalkeeper Manuel Almunia with his knuckleball freekick, helping United seal the tie 3-0 on aggregate.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:32 am on 05 May

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Real Madrid advance to Champions League final

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:30 am on 05 May 2016,Thursday

Coming into the home leg of their Champions League semi final on Wednesday after a goalless first leg, Real Madrid registered a 1-0 win over Manchester City to advance to the final. A deflected strike by Gareth Bale from a tight angle helped the ten-time champions to set up the final against Atlético Madrid at San Siro on May 28.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 03:30 am on 05 May

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97-yr old to present PL trophy to Leicester

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:22 am on 05 May 2016,Thursday

Gladys Kenney, a 97-year-old Leicester City fan will help present the Premier League trophy to club captain Wes Morgan in their the final home game of the season on Saturday. Kenney, who worked as a supervisor in a Leicester shoe shop, has been a fan of the Foxes for 67 years, and has seen the team get relegated nine times.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:22 am on 05 May

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Russell's 4-wicket haul helps KKR beat Kings XI

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:15 am on 05 May 2016,Thursday

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Kings XI Punjab by 7 runs in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday. Batting first, Kolkata scored 164/3, powered by Robin Uthappa's 70(49) and Gautam Gambhir's 54(45). In reply, Punjab were restricted to 157/9, with Glenn Maxwell scoring 68(42), with Andre Russell picking up 4/20 for Kolkata.

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:15 am on 05 May

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Delhi govt to come up with 'sports school'

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:04 pm on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia announced on Wednesday that the Delhi government is set to come up with a "sports school" initiative for students who wish to pursue a career in sports rather than academics. "If there are students who want to develop their career in sports why should we force them to study History, Geography or Physics," Sisodia said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:04 pm on 04 May

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Shuttler shows sportsmanship in face of Rio-exit

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

Laura Sarosi, a 23-year-old Hungarian shuttler, showed sportsmanship by offering her spare shoes to her Badminton European Championship opponent, Germany's Karin Schnaase, when the latter ruptured her shoe in the first set. The game rules forbid players to enter locker rooms for replacing equipment. Sarosi went on to lose the match and her Rio Olympics berth.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 04 May

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In a 1st, mother-son to compete in same Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:09 pm on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

At the upcoming Rio Olympics, Georgian shooters Nino Salukvadze and her son Tsotne Machavariani will be the first mother-son duo to participate at the same Olympics. Salukvadze, a three-time Olympic medal-winner, is set to be the second woman to have competed in eight Olympics, while her son Tsotne will be competing in his first.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:09 pm on 04 May

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Tomic slammed for giving away match point

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

Australian tennis player, Bernard Tomic received criticism on social media for holding his racquet backwards at the match-point in his Madrid Open first round 6-2, 6-4 loss against Italy's Fabio Fognini on Tuesday. Tomic held his racquet by the head with the handle pointing forward and barely moved as Fognini fired an ace past him to seal the win.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:08 pm on 04 May

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French Tennis Fed raided over ticket trafficking

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

The French Tennis Federation’s headquarters, along with the home of its president, Jean Gachassin, have been searched as part of an investigation into alleged ticket trafficking. The documents related to the sale of tickets for the French Open and the conditions of awarding of the contract for the extension of the Roland Garros stadium will be investigated by the authorities.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:56 pm on 04 May

read more at The Guardian

India slips to 4th spot in ICC ODI Rankings

short by Davis James / 04:38 pm on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

India dropped down one spot to fourth in the latest ICC ODI Rankings following the annual update. The list is currently led by Australia, followed by New Zealand and South Africa. Sri Lanka, England, Bangladesh and West Indies are placed in the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth position respectively, while, Pakistan slipped to the ninth spot.

short by Davis James / 04:38 pm on 04 May

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#BayernAtleti trending on Twitter today

short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:39 pm on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

After Athletico Madrid got past Bayern Munich to qualify for the UEFA Champions League Final, #BayernAtleti was an Indian Twitter trend on Wednesday. Users discussed the football match with tweets like, "Regardless of the result, #BayernAtleti will be remembered for the missed penalties!", and "So much happening in this one already! Just breathe! #BayernAtleti #UEFAChampionsLeague".

short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:39 pm on 04 May

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Atletico beat Bayern to enter UEFA CL Final

short by Davis James / 12:02 pm on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

Atletico Madrid on Wednesday qualified for the UEFA Champions League Final by defeating Bayern Munich on away goals as the tie ended 2-2. The first leg ended 1-0 in favour of Atletico, while the second ended 2-1 in favour of Bayern Munich. Xabi Alonso and Robert Lewandowski scored for Bayern while Antoine Griezmann scored for Atletico in the second leg.

short by Davis James / 12:02 pm on 04 May

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2 years since Ronaldo scored a back-heel volley

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:33 am on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

Playing against Valencia in the La Liga, Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo scored a back-heel volley on May 4, 2014. Receving the ball wide on the left-wing, Madrid's Angel Di Maria delivered a cross into the box, which was converted in the extra-time by a back-heel volley from an out-of-position Ronaldo. The goal helped Real register a 2-2 draw against Valencia.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:33 am on 04 May

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26 yrs since Akram's 2nd ODI hat-trick

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:22 am on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

A second ODI hat-trick for Wasim Akram helped Pakistan beat Australia by 36 runs in the Austral-Asia Cup final on May 4, 1990. The pacer finished off the Australian innings by bowling out Merv Hughes, Carl Rackemann and Terry Alderman. Notably, Akram is the only player to have taken two hat-tricks in both Tests and one-day internationals.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:22 am on 04 May

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BCCI constitution can't achieve transparency: SC

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:31 am on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said BCCI's constitution is incapable of achieving the values of transparency, objectivity and accountability which can be attained only by changing it. This comes after Senior advocate Gopal Subramaniam, who was appointed as amicus curiae, said if BCCI's constitution does not allow the values to be achieved, then it could be said to be illegal.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:31 am on 04 May

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5-yr-old Messi fan forced to flee from Afghan

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:53 am on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

The family of the five-year-old Afghan boy who received autographed shirts from his football hero Lionel Messi, was forced to leave Afghanistan amid constant and serious threats from Taliban. The family sold all their belongings and moved to the Pakistani city of Quetta. “Life became a misery for us,” said the boy's father.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:53 am on 04 May

58 Indian weightlifters caught for doping in '15

short by Davis James / 05:49 am on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

Union Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said that 58 Indian weightlifters from India were caught for Anti-Doping Rule violation in 2015. This comes a week after World's Anti Doping Agency (WADA) released a report in which India was placed third in the list of worldwide dope violators in 2014. "[D]isciplinary proceedings have been initiated against them (athletes)," he added.

short by Davis James / 05:49 am on 04 May

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Daredevils thrash Gujarat Lions by 8 wickets

short by Davis James / 12:43 am on 04 May 2016,Wednesday

Delhi Daredevils defeated the Gujarat Lions by eight wickets in their IPL clash at Rajkot on Tuesday to go second in the table. After being put into bat first, Gujarat scored 149/7 with Dinesh Karthik scoring 53(43). Man-of-the-match, 18-year-old Rishabh Pant became the second youngest player to score an IPL fifty to help Delhi win their fifth match this season.

short by Davis James / 12:43 am on 04 May

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'Leicester City' top Google trend today

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:29 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

English football club Leicester City became the English champions for the first time in their 132-year history following which, 'Leicester City' was the most trending Google search in India on Tuesday. It was most looked up in Mizoram, Meghalaya, Goa and Manipur. 'Satavahana University', 'WBJEE Admit Card 2016' and 'Kristen Stewart' were the other trending searches on the same day.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:29 pm on 03 May

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PCB need to focus on grassroot level: Afridi

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:48 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

Former Pakistan T20I captain Shahid Afridi, who has been excluded from Pakistan's month-long national training camp, claims that the Pakistan Cricket Board needs to work at the grassroots level to find talent. "The way I see it right now we don’t have that much real talent in the background. I can’t pinpoint any young player with certainty”, the 36-year-old claimed.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:48 pm on 03 May

Sakho's anti-doping ban extended to worldwide

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:36 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

Liverpool and France defender Mamadou Sakho’s 30-day ban for failing an anti-doping test has been extended worldwide by world football's governing body FIFA. The defender was handed the suspension after testing positive for an illegal substance following Liverpool’s Europa League tie against Manchester United on March 17. The new ban covers domestic, international, friendly and official fixtures.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:36 pm on 03 May

Ex-Villareal manager appointed as Kolkata coach

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:46 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

Inaugural Indian Super League (ISL) champions, Atletico de Kolkata, announced the appointment of former Villareal coach Jose Francisco Molina Jimenez as their Head Coach for ISL-2016 on Tuesday. "Molina’s experience with leading clubs of Spain and other parts of the world makes him an ideal candidate to take our on-field performance few notches higher", the club's owner, Sanjiv Goenka, claimed.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:46 pm on 03 May

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India placed 2nd in ICC Test rankings

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

India have been placed second in the International Cricket Council (ICC) Test Team Rankings, six points behind top-ranked Australia (118). Pakistan, who have been placed third, lie one point behind India, while South Africa have dropped from third to sixth spot. Notably, the latest update includes results from May 2013 onwards.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:26 pm on 03 May

UK's Mark Shelby wins World Snooker Championship

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:54 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

UK-born professional snooker player Mark Selby defeated China's Ding Junhui with a final scoreline of 18-14 to win his second World Snooker Championship title on Monday. Selby is only the sixth player in the World Championship's history to win multiple world titles, after having won his first against five-time champion Ronnie O’Sullivan in 2014.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:54 pm on 03 May

read more at The Guardian

7 Indian shuttlers qualify for Rio Olympics

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:48 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

India's largest ever Badminton contingent for Olympics, which included seven shuttlers, has qualified to participate in the 2016 Rio Olympics. The list includes singles players Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth, and doubles pairs of Jwala Gutta-Ashwini Ponnappa and Manu Attri-Sumeeth Reddy. The list was confirmed after Badminton Asia Championships, which ended on Sunday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:48 pm on 03 May

Akmal, Shehzad ousted from Pak training camp

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:21 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

The Inzamam-ul-Haq-led Pakistan Cricket selection committee has decided to axe Pakistan batsmen Umar Akmal and Ahmed Shehzad from the national training camp on disciplinary grounds. Previously, Pakistan's former coach Waqar Younis had suggested axing both the "ill-disciplined" players following Pakistan's early exit from ICC World Twenty-20 tournament in March.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:21 pm on 03 May

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India to play 3 ODI, 3 T20I in Zimbabwe in June

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:16 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

Zimbabwe is set to host India for three one-day internationals and three Twenty20 international matches in June, Zimbabwe Cricket Board announced on Tuesday. "After finalising all the formalities with the Board of Control for Cricket in India, we are pleased to announce the incoming tour scheduled for this June," Zimbabwe Cricket's Wilfred Mukondiwa said in a statement.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:16 pm on 03 May

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Twitter praises Leicester's Premier League title

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:39 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

Praising Leicester City on winning the first top-flight English league title in their 132-year history, Harsha Bhogle tweeted, "For the child in us, who believes hard-working underdogs can win, Leicester City's title win is a magnificent inspiration". While, UK Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted, "Many congratulations to Leicester. An extraordinary, thoroughly deserved, Premier League title".

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:39 pm on 03 May

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Sachin becomes Rio Olympics Goodwill Ambassador

short by Ankur Vyas / 02:45 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

Former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday accepted Indian Olympic Association's invitation to become India's Goodwill Ambassador at the 2016 Rio Olympics. He joins Salman Khan and former Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra as the Goodwill Ambassadors. Tendulkar said he was happy to accept the honour and that he would do whatever he could to promote sports in India.

short by Ankur Vyas / 02:45 pm on 03 May

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BCCI nominates Virat Kohli for Khel Ratna award

short by Nihal Thondepu / 12:51 pm on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

The BCCI on Tuesday nominated Indian Test captain Virat Kohli for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award and Ajinkya Rahane for the Arjuna award. This comes four years after the BCCI nominated former Indian skipper Rahul Dravid for the award. Notably, Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni are the only two cricketers to have won the Khel Ratna so far.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 12:51 pm on 03 May

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Leicester City crowned Premier League champions

short by Jatan Desai / 02:37 am on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

Leicester City won their maiden Premier League title after second-placed Tottenham Hotspur squandered a two-goal advantage to draw against Chelsea on Monday. At the start of the season Leicester were 5,000-1 outsiders for the title after almost being relegated last season. Leicester's triumph is being described as a "fairytale" and the "most unlikely triumph in the history of team sport".

short by Jatan Desai / 02:37 am on 03 May

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Pathan, Russell power KKR to 5-wkt win over RCB

short by Davis James / 12:12 am on 03 May 2016,Tuesday

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Bangalore on Monday. Fifties from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul helped RCB post a total of 185/7. Despite being reduced to 69/4, KKR was powered to a five-wicket win after Yusuf Pathan and man-of-the-match, Andre Russell scored 60*(29) and 39(24).

short by Davis James / 12:12 am on 03 May

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India earn two Olympic weightlifting berths

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:05 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

Indian weightlifters have earned two quota places at Rio Olympics 2016 through their performances at the Senior Asian Weightlifting Championships in Uzbekistan. The women's team finished third with 100 points while the men's team finished sixth with 129 points. The final Indian representatives, one each in men's and women's categories will be decided by national-level trials ahead of Rio 2016.

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:05 pm on 02 May

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Bill seeks 10-year jail term for match-fixers

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:08 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

In an effort to curb malpractices in sports, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur has introduced three private member bills in Lok Sabha. The bills aim to establish a national sports ethics body to ensure ethical practices in sports, and strive towards the elimination of doping practices, match fixing, fraud of age, gender and sexual harassment of women in sports.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:08 pm on 02 May

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Jonty Rhodes performs puja for daughter India

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:05 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

Mumbai Indians' fielding coach Jonty Rhodes performed a puja for his daughter India Jeanne Rhodes in Mumbai on Sunday. The 46-year-old put on a traditional Indian attire, including a dhoti, for taking part in the puja. Rhodes has reportedly been a big fan of India's rich culture and geographical diversity, inspiring him to name his daughter after the country.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:05 pm on 02 May

Putin thanks Ecclestone for promoting F1

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:22 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday thanked Formula One's chief executive Bernie Ecclestone for his efforts towards the development of the sport in the country. He further added that the F1 race in Sochi "attracts motor racing fans across Russia and from all over the world". The Russian leader further pledged that Russia will continue efforts to popularize this project.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:22 pm on 02 May

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UK man creates 122 m freedive record on 1 breath

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:15 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

UK born New Zealand-based freediver William Trubridge has set a new world record by plunging 122 metres into the Deans Blue Hole in Bahamas on one breath. By holding his breath for four minutes and 24 seconds, Trubridge bested his own 15th world-record 121-metre mark. Trubridge will attempt for another world record in the Bahamas on Tuesday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:15 pm on 02 May

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Vardy named Football Writers’ Player of the Year

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:52 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy has been voted the 2016 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association. Vardy was voted ahead of teammate Riyad Mahrez, West Ham's Dmitri Payet and Tottenham's Harry Kane among others. The 29-year-old striker has 24 goals under his belt this season, including a Premier League record-breaking feat of scoring in 11 consecutive matches.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:52 pm on 02 May

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Serena deletes 'digitally altered' Instagram pic

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:28 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

American tennis star Serena Williams has deleted her photograph which she posted on Instagram on Thursday, following claims that the photograph has been digitally altered to show a thinner waistline. Serena, who has been a long-time advocate for body positivity, later uploaded the unedited version of the same photograph.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:28 pm on 02 May

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18-yr-old goalkeeper dies from lightning strike

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:01 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

Stefan Petrovski, an 18-year-old Australian-origin Malaysian-Tier II division goalkeeper has passed away in the hospital after he got struck by lightning in a training session on April 5. The player was admitted to the intensive care unit where his condition deteriorated after initial signs of recovery. A second player was also struck in the incident but later regained consciousness.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:01 pm on 02 May

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Voges taken to hospital after being hit by ball

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:20 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

Australian batsman Adam Voges was taken to hospital after being struck by ball on the back of his head while fielding for Middlesex during an English county Test match. The Middlesex-captain was hit by the ball thrown to the stumps, which was missed by the wicketkeeper. Voges was later released from the hospital, but was ruled out of the game.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:20 pm on 02 May

Racer Gaurav Gill wins Whangarei Int'l rally

short by Davis James / 04:39 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

Indian racer, Gaurav Gill started the 2016 Asia-Pacific Rally Championship (APRC) season on a winning note after finishing first in the Whangarei International Rally on Sunday. Gill finished ahead of Germany's Fabian Kreim to lead a 1-2 finish for Team MRF-SKODA. It was the ninth victory for the 34-year-old Delhi-based Gill in the APRC series.

short by Davis James / 04:39 pm on 02 May

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Vikram Malhotra wins PSA 2016 Charlotte Open

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:28 pm on 02 May 2016,Monday

US-based squash player, Vikram Malhotra, who originally hails from Mumbai, won the PSA $5000 2016 Charlotte Open on Sunday. Malhotra defeated top seed Lewis Walters of Jamaica, 11-8, 8-11, 11-7, 11-6 in the final that went on for 60 minutes. This was the 26-year-old's, who is now ranked 92nd in the world, third career PSA title and second in succession.

short by Vinay Sundar / 04:28 pm on 02 May

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4 yrs since Cisse's long-range goal over Chelsea

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:24 am on 02 May 2016,Monday

Playing against Chelsea in an English Premier League match, Newcastle United's Papiss Cissé scored a long-range goal on May 2, 2012. Receiving a throw-in, Shola Ameobi chested the ball into Cissé's path, who unleashed a shot from the outside of his right foot, which swerved out of Chelsea's then goalkeeper Petr Čech's reach into the top-right corner of the goal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:24 am on 02 May

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Rohit Sharma's 85 off 60 balls helps MI beat RPS

short by Davis James / 01:20 am on 02 May 2016,Monday

Mumbai Indians won their third consecutive match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they defeated the Rising Pune Supergiants by eight wickets at Pune on Sunday. Pune scored 159/5 in 20 over after a half-century from Saurabh Tiwary. Man-of-the-match, Rohit Sharma's 85*(60) helped Mumbai chase down the target with 9 balls to spare.

short by Davis James / 01:20 am on 02 May

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Mane hat-trick hands Man City 2-4 loss

short by Davis James / 01:19 am on 02 May 2016,Monday

Sadio Mane bagged his second hat-trick of the English Premier League season as Southampton defeated Manchester City 4-2 at the St Mary's Stadium on Sunday. Shane Long opened the scoring for the Saints while Kelechi Iheanacho scored a brace for the visitors. With the win, Southampton move up to 7th in the table while City remain rooted at 4th.

short by Davis James / 01:19 am on 02 May

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SC raps BCCI over Lodha panel's age cap advice

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:17 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

The Supreme Court has pulled up the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for resisting the Lodha committee recommendation for capping the age of office bearers at 70. "Why do you want to hold on to the reign for such a long time. Even the Supreme Court judges retire at 65," Chief Justice of India TS Thakur said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:17 pm on 01 May

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Leicester City held to 1-1 draw by Man United

short by Davis James / 09:05 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Leicester City were denied the chance to be crowned Premier League champions at Old Trafford after they drew 1-1 with Manchester United on Sunday. Anthony Martial opened the scoring before Wes Morgan equalised for the Foxes in the first half. Leicester will win the Premier League if Tottenham Hotspur fail to get all three points in Monday's game against Chelsea.

short by Davis James / 09:05 pm on 01 May

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Mustafizur reported 2nd time for suspect action

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:05 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Playing for the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) side Gazi Group Cricketers, Bangladeshi bowler Mustafizur Rahman was reported for suspect action for the second time in consecutive matches. Seven DPL players, including Rahman, have been reported for suspect actions so far. Since the Bangladesh Cricket Board is yet to establish a bowling action review committee, all seven players can continue playing.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:05 pm on 01 May

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Sudha Singh bags Rio spot in 3000m steeplechase

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:44 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Sudha Singh bagged the Rio Olympics 3000 meter steeplechase spot with a 9 minutes and 31.86 seconds silver medal-winning finishing time at the Federation Cup Senior Athletics Championship. Meanwhile, Rio-bound Lalita Babar erased her previous National Record by registering a gold medal-winning time of 9 minutes and 27.09 seconds at the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:44 pm on 01 May

Nico Rosberg wins Russian Grand Prix

short by Davis James / 08:37 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Formula One championship leader Nico Rosberg registered his fourth-straight win this season after clinching the Russian Grand Prix title in Sochi on Sunday. His Mercedes teammate, Lewis Hamilton finished second, with Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen finished third. However, Sebastian Vettel of Ferrari crashed out of the race in the first lap after being hit by Red Bull's Daniil Kvyat.

short by Davis James / 08:37 pm on 01 May

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Vijay, Patel hand Kings XI Punjab their 2nd win

short by Davis James / 08:32 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Kings XI Punjab won their second match of the 2016 Indian Premier League (IPL) as they defeated Gujarat Lions by 23 runs at Rajkot on Sunday. Murali Vijay scored 55(41) to help Punjab score 154. Man-of-the-match Axar Patel picked up the first hat-trick of the season to finish with 4/21 and help Punjab restrict Gujarat to 131/9.

short by Davis James / 08:32 pm on 01 May

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'Delhi pollution affects athletes’ performance'

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Veteran sprinter PT Usha expressed her unhappiness at Delhi hosting the Federation Cup National Athletics Championships, citing the dust and pollution as a deterrent affecting the performance of the athletes. “How will the athletes get enough oxygen in this situation? It is very hot here and then there is this dust, it is not conducive for good performance," she said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:27 pm on 01 May

PCB to establish biomechanics facility in Pak

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

The Pakistan Cricket Board has formed a partnership with Lahore University of Management Sciences to establish a biomechanics facility in the country. As a part of the association, the University has been provided with $460,000 worth of equipments for a duration of three years. The move comes after Pakistan's Saeed Ajmal and Mohammad Hafeez were found having suspect bowling actions.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:00 pm on 01 May

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Mitchell Marsh ruled out of IPL with side strain

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:54 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Rising Pune Supergiants' allrounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after suffering from a side strain. The 24-year-old will now undergo treatment ahead of Australia's upcoming tour of West Indies. Notably, Pune's Kevin Pietersen and Faf du Plessis have also been ruled out of IPL-9, due to injuries.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:54 pm on 01 May

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Longest ever Snooker World Cup frame played

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:47 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

In the Snooker World Championship semifinal, England's Mark Selby and Hong Kong's Marco Fu played the longest ever frame in the history of the tournament, lasting almost 1 hour and 16 minutes. Selby, who won the round, is set to face China's Ding Junhui, Asia's first World Snooker Championship finalist, at Sheffield, England on Sunday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:47 pm on 01 May

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Indian worker dies at Qatar World Cup site

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:04 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Jaleshwar Prasad, a 48-year-old Indian steelworker, working at a construction site of Qatar 2022 football World Cup stadiums, has died of cardiac arrest. Prasad fell sick at the site and was transferred to a hospital immediately before he passed away. A probe into the matter is underway as increasing number of labour abuses have been reported during the preparation.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:04 pm on 01 May

Queen Elizabeth, Obamas promote 'Invictus Games'

short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:01 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry and US President Barack Obama along with Michelle Obama appeared in a video to promote the second edition of the 'Invictus Games'. The US will host the 2016 Invictus Games in Florida from May 8 to 12. An initiative by Prince Harry, the 'Invictus Games' is an international sporting event for injured and sick Service personnel.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 06:01 pm on 01 May

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India wins 1 silver, 2 bronze at Archery WC

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 01 May 2016,Sunday

The Deepika Kumari-led Indian women’s recurve team won the silver medal at the Archery World Cup First Stage championship in Shanghai after suffering a defeat to Chinese Taipei in the gold medal match on Sunday. The men's recurve and the recurve mixed team won bronze medals in their respective bronze medal-decider matches at the event.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:06 pm on 01 May

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Barcelona beat 10-man Real Betis 2-0

short by Davis James / 11:25 am on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Barcelona beat ten-man Real Betis by 2 goals at the Benito Villamarín, to go back on top of La Liga. Betis' Heiko Westermann was sent off in the 35th minute, reducing the home side to ten men. Ivan Rakitic and Luis Suarez scored second-half goals to give the Catalans all three points. Rakitic's goal made him Barcelona's fourth highest goal-scorer.

short by Davis James / 11:25 am on 01 May

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14 yrs since Raul scored long shot vs Barca

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:21 am on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Playing in an El-Clásico in the form of a Champions League semi-final second-leg at the Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid, Raúl González scored a left-footed long shot on May 1, 2002. Receiving the ball from a Barcelona defensive error, Raul played a quick one-two with Zinedine Zidane, before unleashing a left-footed long shot directed into the top-right corner of the goal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:21 am on 01 May

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53 yrs since first one-day cricket c'ship began

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:41 am on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Gillette Cup, the world's first one-day cricket competition began on May 1, 1963. The tournament featured 65-overs-a-side matches between English county cricket sides. The first match was played between Lancashire and Leicestershire at Old Trafford and was forced into a second day due to rain. Lancashire scored 304 for 9 in their 65 overs and bowled Leicestershire out for 203.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:41 am on 01 May

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Welbeck's goal helps Arsenal get past Norwich

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:28 am on 01 May 2016,Sunday

Arsenal defeated Norwich City thanks to substitute Danny Welbeck's goal in the Premier League on Saturday. After a goalless first half, Welbeck converted on the volley in the 59th minute, after being set up by Olivier Giroud. The result leaves Arsenal in third position with 67 points from 36 matches, three ahead of City, who have a game in hand.

short by Vinay Sundar / 01:28 am on 01 May

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Warner's 92 off 50 gives SRH 15-run win over RCB

short by Davis James / 01:24 am on 01 May 2016,Sunday

In the second match of Saturday's Indian Premier League (IPL) doubleheader, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 15 runs at Hyderabad. Man-of-the-match, David Warner's 92(50) helped SRH post a total of 194/5 in 20 overs. With the win, SRH made it into the top four of the IPL table. RCB are at 7th after their 4th loss.

short by Davis James / 01:24 am on 01 May

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P&G releases 'Thank You, Mom' video for 2016 Rio

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:15 am on 01 May 2016,Sunday

To celebrate 100 days until the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Rio Olympics, US-based company Procter & Gamble (P&G) released the latest installment of its "Thank You, Mom" campaign with a video entitled "Strong". Notably, the videos from the company's campaigns for previous Olympic Games are among the most viewed Olympic Games videos of all time.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 12:15 am on 01 May

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Bale hands Real Madrid win over Real Sociedad

short by Davis James / 10:04 pm on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday

An 80th-minute header from Gareth Bale handed Real Madrid a 1-0 away win over Real Sociedad on Saturday, in what was their 10th consecutive league victory. With the win, the Los Blancos have tallied 84 points from 36 matches. Bale's header was his ninth of the season, the most for any player in the top five European leagues.

short by Davis James / 10:04 pm on 30 Apr

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Nico Rosberg takes pole at Russian Grand Prix

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:02 pm on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday

Nico Rosberg qualified in pole for the 2016 Russian Grand Prix in Sochi, ahead of Williams' Valtteri Bottas and Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen in second and third respectively. Sebastian Vettel qualified second, but a five-place grid penalty pushed him down to seventh. Defending champion Lewis Hamilton, who trails Rosberg by 36 points, suffered an engine problem and will start from 10th.

short by Vinay Sundar / 09:02 pm on 30 Apr

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BCCI-WICB to resume ties with India's WI tour

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:00 pm on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday

As a part of BCCI's move to resume ties with the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB), the Indian team is set to tour WI for a four-match Test series in July-August this year. A BCCI statement claimed on Saturday that both the boards have resolved outstanding issues that arose in 2014, following West Indies' abandonment of their India tour.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:00 pm on 30 Apr

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McLaren puts one of last produced F1s on sale

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:49 pm on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday

McLaren Special Operations recently announced that it is putting McLaren F1 chassis #069 for sale, which was one of the six F1s hand-built in 1998, the final production year of F1. The car, having covered less than 2,800 miles since new, features a Carbon Black body and 17-inch magnesium wheels. The company, however, has not revealed the vehicle's price.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:49 pm on 30 Apr

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Zaheer, Brathwaite help DD defeat KKR by 27 runs

short by Davis James / 08:15 pm on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday

In the first match of Saturday's Indian Premier League (IPL) doubleheader, Delhi Daredevils defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in Delhi. Fifties from Karun Nair and Sam Billings helped Delhi post 186/8. Later, Robin Uthappa's 72(52) failed to help KKR chase down the total, as Zaheer Khan and man-of-the-match Carlos Brathwaite picked up three wickets each.

short by Davis James / 08:15 pm on 30 Apr

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4 Indian wrestlers banned ahead of Rio qualifier

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:16 pm on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday

Four Indian wrestlers, namely Babita Kumari, Geeta Phogat, Rahul Aware and Sumit will miss the Olympic qualifier event in Istanbul, after having been handed indefinite international suspension by the Wrestling Federation of India. The suspension comes after three of the athletes failed to show up for their bouts at the recently concluded Olympic qualifier event in Mongolia.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:16 pm on 30 Apr

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#HappyBirthdayHitman trending on Twitter today

short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:43 pm on 30 Apr 2016,Saturday

On cricketer Rohit Sharma's 29th birthday, #HappyBirthdayHitman was an Indian Twitter trend on Saturday. Users wished the cricketer with tweets like, "Happy birthDay to The Hit Man of Indian cricket". Rohit Sharma tweeted, "Thank You Everyone who making my Birthday Memorable by Trending #HappyBirthdayHitman". Fans also shared photographs of the cricketer and discussed milestones in his career.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 04:43 pm on 30 Apr

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South Korea unveils Zika-resistant Olympic gear

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:45 pm on 29 Apr 2016,Friday

South Korea's Olympic committee have unveiled long-sleeved shirts and pants which they claim will help protect the country's Olympic athletes from the mosquito-borne Zika virus at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The attire will be dyed with mosquito-repellent chemicals and will be worn by athletes during ceremonies, training and at the athletes' village, the Korean Olympic Committee said.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:45 pm on 29 Apr

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TVF releases film about Test cricket's decline

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:38 pm on 29 Apr 2016,Friday

The Viral Fever (TVF) in association with Dartmouth Films has released a documentary, 'Death of a Gentleman', about the declining popularity of Test cricket in the modern-day sport. The documentary features the film's directors interviewing cricket personalities like N Srinivasan, Ian Chappell, Harsha Bhogle, Tony Greg and Lalit Modi among others, to explore the future of Test cricket.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:38 pm on 29 Apr

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Indian Women archery team reach World Cup final

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 29 Apr 2016,Friday

The Indian women recurve archery team on Friday defeated top-seeded Germany 5-3 to set up a gold-medal clash with Chinese Taipei in the first stage of the Archery World Cup at Shanghai's Yuanshen Stadium. Meanwhile, India's compound teams failed to reach the medal rounds, while the Indian men's recurve team is set to appear in the Bronze medal playoff.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:40 pm on 29 Apr

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ICC treats India, WI differently: Viv Richards

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:38 pm on 29 Apr 2016,Friday

Former West Indies captain Vivian Richards accused the ICC of treating India and WI differently. While all international teams are supposed to come under the same umbrella, the Indian body completely ignores it and "they have been getting away with it for years," he said. This comes after the ICC reprimanded WI players for being "disrespectful" towards the World T20.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:38 pm on 29 Apr

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Steyn praises Mustafizur, compares him to Wasim

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:16 pm on 29 Apr 2016,Friday

South African pacer Dale Steyn said that Bangladeshi fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman "has got the skill set, X-factor Wasim Akram had." "We are so used to right arm bowlers who bowl quick and also bowl off-cutters to surprise batsmen. Now this guy is a left-armer and his cutters and pace changes are things that nobody has seen before," he added.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:16 pm on 29 Apr

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Dutee misses 100m Olympic qualification by 0.01s

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:49 pm on 29 Apr 2016,Friday

Indian sprinter Dutee Chand missed the Olympic 100 metre qualification time by 0.01 seconds, but managed to shatter a 15-year-old 100 metre national record in the Federation Cup on Thursday. Dutee managed to clock 11.33 seconds, to surpass the former national record time of 11.38 seconds. Dutee is set to participate in the 200 metre Olympic qualification sprint on Saturday.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:49 pm on 29 Apr

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Bindra becomes Rio olympics goodwill ambassador

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:45 pm on 29 Apr 2016,Friday

Abhinav Bindra, the 2008 Olympic Gold medallist shooter, accepted Indian Olympic Association's (IOA) request to become the second goodwill ambassador for the Indian Rio Olympics' contingent on Friday. Earlier, the IOA appointed actor Salman Khan as the first goodwill ambassador. The IOA is looking to appoint three more ambassadors, with Sachin Tendulkar and AR Rahman being under consideration.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:45 pm on 29 Apr

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Neymar purchases $9.1 million 12-seater jet

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:19 pm on 29 Apr 2016,Friday

Barcelona forward Neymar Jr has bought a Cessna 680 12-seater plane, which has been valued at $9.1 million. Notably, Neymar has been under scrutiny by Brazilian and Spanish authorities over alleged tax evasion charges from his time as a player at Santos FC and his subsequent record-breaking transfer fees for joining FC Barcelona.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:19 pm on 29 Apr

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19 yrs since Silva's two unbeaten tons in a Test

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:44 pm on 29 Apr 2016,Friday

Playing against Pakistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka's Aravinda de Silva became the first cricketer to register two unbeaten centuries in a single Test match on April 29, 1997. De Silva scored 138*(208) and 103*(99) in Sri Lanka's first and second innings respectively. Notably, he went on to win the Man of the Match and Man of the Series awards.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:44 pm on 29 Apr

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Pollard's 51* off 17 balls powers MI past KKR

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:27 pm on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

Playing against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday, Mumbai Indians registered a 6-wicket victory, courtesy Kieron Pollard's 17-ball 51-run innings in what was the last IPL-9 match at Wankhede. Batting first KKR posted a total of 174/5, driven by Gautam Gambhir's 59(45). In reply, Rohit Sharma's 68*(49) and Pollard's 51*(17) helped MI chase down the target with 12 balls to spare.

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:27 pm on 28 Apr

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Sachin's MI captaincy record matched by Rohit

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:14 pm on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

Prior to the encounter of Mumbai Indians (MI) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL on Thursday, Mumbai skipper Rohit Sharma had equaled the captaincy record set by former player Sachin Tendulkar. Sharma's record of 30 wins and 21 losses in a total of 51 IPL matches, stands exactly similar to the figure set by Tendulkar in his tenure.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:14 pm on 28 Apr

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'Militants wanted to kill me, kidnap Pacquiao'

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:41 pm on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

The Philippine president Benigno Aquino III claimed that, Abu Sayyaf, a militant organisation blamed for the beheading of a Canadian hostage in Philippines, may have plotted to kill him and kidnap boxing star Manny Pacquiao. The President further claimed that the militants also wanted to explode bombs in Manila to try and get funding from the Islamic State group.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:41 pm on 28 Apr

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Tobago batsman smashes 21-ball century in T20

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:27 pm on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

Iraq Thomas, a 23-year-old batsman from Tobago, smashed a 21-ball century in the Tobago Cricket Association’s T20 tournament. Thomas, who was representing Scarborough/Mason Hall against Speyside, finished with the figures of 131* off 31 balls to help his side chase down the target of 152 in just eight overs. This was the batsman's first-ever T20 century, which included 15 sixes.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:27 pm on 28 Apr

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Shreya 1st woman racer in National Rally C'ship

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:12 pm on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

Shreya Iyer became the first Indian woman to compete in the two wheeler National Rally Championship. The 24-year-old bike-racer from Bengaluru, who has been signed by TVS Racing, will ride an Apache RTR 200 in the Group B category of the rally. Her team-mates for the six-round championship will include last year’s national champion KP Arvind.

short by Dishant Sharma / 07:12 pm on 28 Apr

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Olympic flame handed over to Brazil for Rio-2016

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:44 pm on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

The Olympic flame, which will burn in Rio de Janeiro in August for the 2016 Games in Brazil, was handed over to the country on Wednesday in Greece's marble stadium that hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. Notably, Brazil will host South America's first ever Summer Olympic Games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 05:44 pm on 28 Apr

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Russia tops WADA's '14 doping blacklist

short by Jatan Desai / 04:56 pm on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

Russia was the leading doping offender globally in sport during 2014, followed by Italy and India, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday. Russia, whose participation in the Rio Olympics is doubtful due to a doping scandal, accounted for 148 of the 1,693 failed tests recorded. Italy accounted for 123 while 96 Indians failed dope tests in 2014.

short by Jatan Desai / 04:56 pm on 28 Apr

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Allan Donald appointed Australia's bowling coach

short by Jatan Desai / 03:48 pm on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

The former South Africa fast bowler, Allan Donald, will join Australia as their bowling coach for their tour of Sri Lanka, Cricket Australia has confirmed. Donald, who signed a short-term deal, will join the Australian team for the three Tests, five one-day internationals, and two Twenty20 matches in Sri Lanka from July 26 to September 9.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:48 pm on 28 Apr

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Williamson appointed NZ captain in all 3 formats

short by Jatan Desai / 02:13 pm on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

New Zealand Cricket has confirmed that top-order batsman Kane Williamson will take over the captaincy in all three formats of the game following the retirement of Brendon McCullum. Williamson, who has already led the Kiwis in 36 matches across ODI and T20s including the World T20, will become the country's 29th Test captain when they tour Zimbabwe later this year.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:13 pm on 28 Apr

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Atletico beat Bayern 1-0 in 1st leg of CL semis

short by Jatan Desai / 02:15 am on 28 Apr 2016,Thursday

An eleventh-minute solo effort from Niguez Saul meant Atletico Madrid beat Bayern Munich 1-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at home on Wednesday. David Alaba and Fernando Torres both hit the post for either team in the second-half but Atletico held on to take the advantage to the Allianz Arena for the second leg next Tuesday.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:15 am on 28 Apr

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Morris' 82 in 32 balls in vain as Lions beat DD

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:56 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

Suresh Raina-led Gujarat Lions defeated Delhi Daredevils (DD) by 1 run in the IPL on Wednesday. Batting first, the Lions posted 172/6, riding on Brendon McCullum's 60(36) and Dwayne Smith's 53(30). Imran Tahir and Chris Morris picked 3/24 and 2/35 respectively. In reply, the Daredevils managed to reach 171/5, even as Morris scored a blistering 82*(32).

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:56 pm on 27 Apr

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Pak denies offering citizenship to Darren Sammy

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:00 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister's Information Adviser has denied the reports which circulated on media suggesting that an honourary Pakistani citizenship has been offered to West Indies cricketer Darren Sammy by CM Pervez Khattak. "This power resides with the federal government", he said, adding the announcement on Twitter was made by a counterfeit account impersonating the CM.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 11:00 pm on 27 Apr

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PSL team owner seeks Pak citizenship for Sammy

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:04 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

Pakistan Super League's (PSL) Peshawar Zalmi's owner has written a letter to the Pakistani President, Mamnoon Hussain requesting the latter to confer an honorary Pakistani citizenship to the West Indian T20I captain, Darren Sammy. He said Sammy “has offered his complete support to restore the international cricket in Pakistan.” Sammy is "in love with" Pakistan and its cricket, he added.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:04 pm on 27 Apr

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'Salman's film shoot disrupts Olympics practice'

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:15 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

According to a Sportskeeda report, four Indian athletes preparing for the 2016 Rio Olympics at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, were asked 'not to disturb proceedings' of Salman Khan's Sultan, shooting at the stadium. The guards were reportedly "clueless" about who the athletes were. The athletes said "...our goal is Rio and we don’t want to be distracted by anything."

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:15 pm on 27 Apr

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Deepika Kumari equals world record at Archery WC

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 04:19 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

Indian archer Deepika Kumari, with a tally of 686 out of 720 in the qualifying round of the Archery World Cup in Shanghai, equaled the World record in the Women’s Recurve event on Wednesday. She equaled the record which was previously held solely by Ki Boe Bae of South Korea. Meanwhile, the Indian archer finished first in the qualification event.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 04:19 pm on 27 Apr

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Cricket teams named after militants in Kashmir

short by Jatan Desai / 03:56 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

Three of the sixteen teams playing a cricket tournament in South Kashmir were named after alleged militants. One was named after the commander of the terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen, while another was named after his brother, Khalid. The tournament was organised by Khalid’s friends in his memory, but was the first time teams were named after militants, an organiser said.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:56 pm on 27 Apr

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India, Pakistan to help develop cricket in China

short by Jatan Desai / 03:54 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

After the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board meeting in Dubai on Sunday, India and Pakistan decided to help develop the game of cricket in China, according to a Hindustan Times report. The same report stated that India, in 2009, had sent cricketing equipment worth $2 million to China, which has 80,000 players, including 35,000 women cricketers currently.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:54 pm on 27 Apr

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SC upholds ban on IPL matches in Maha post May 1

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:33 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the Maharashtra and Mumbai Cricket Associations' plea challenging the Bombay High Court's order to shift Indian Premier League matches outside the drought-hit state. The apex court said that except for a match in Pune on May 1, the state will not host any tournament matches in Mumbai and Pune, as was previously scheduled.

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:33 pm on 27 Apr

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B'wood did no favour by making my biopic: Milkha

short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:59 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

Former athlete Milkha Singh on Tuesday said that the Indian movie industry has not done him a favour by making his biopic. "If an ambassador is required, we have many great sportspersons," added Singh on Salman Khan's appointment as India's ambassador for Rio Olympics. Earlier, Salman's father Salim Khan tweeted that Bollywood had 'resurrected' Singh from "fading away in oblivion".

short by Prashanti Moktan / 02:59 pm on 27 Apr

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5 yrs since Messi scored beating 4 Real players

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:17 pm on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

Barcelona's Lionel Messi dribbled past 4 defenders to score against Real Madrid in the Champions League (CL) semifinal first-leg at the Santiago Bernabéu on April 27, 2011. Receiving a Sergio Busquets-pass, Messi went past Lassana Diarra, Raúl Albiol, Marcelo and Sergio Ramos before slotting past goalkeeper Iker Casillas. Notably, Barcelona progressed to the CL final with a 3-1 aggregate victory.

short by Dishant Sharma / 12:17 pm on 27 Apr

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Dhoni's Pune beat SRH to record 2nd IPL win

short by Jatan Desai / 03:16 am on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

MS Dhoni-led Rising Pune Supergiants registered their second victory of IPL-9 after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by seven wickets on Tuesday. Ashok Dinda's 3/23 and Mitchell Marsh's 2/14 helped Pune restrict SRH to 118/8 even as Shikhar Dhawan scored a fighting 56*(53). In reply, Steven Smith's 46*(36) took Pune to 94/3, ahead by D/L method when rain stopped play.

short by Jatan Desai / 03:16 am on 27 Apr

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Real held to a draw by Man City in 1st leg of SF

short by Jatan Desai / 02:19 am on 27 Apr 2016,Wednesday

Cristiano Ronaldo-less Real Madrid were held to a 0-0 draw by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the first-leg of the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. The ten-time champions had 55% possession and 13 shots on goal compared to City's four. The second leg will be played at the Bernabeu, where Real haven't conceded in the CL this season.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:19 am on 27 Apr

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Test players should earn more: Cricket Aus CEO

short by Jatan Desai / 09:14 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

International cricket's future can only be secured by making it the financial pinnacle for players currently torn between Tests and domestic Twenty20 leagues, Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has said. He added that any changes to the schedule or additions of championships or league formats should make sure that the financial rewards for Tests were more that those for T20s.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:14 pm on 26 Apr

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Kallis slams SA's transformation policy

short by Jatan Desai / 09:09 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

Former cricketer Jaques Kallis slammed South Africa's transformation policy due to which four sports federations were barred from hosting major tournaments. Kallis tweeted, "So sad that i find myself embarrassed to call myself a South African so often these days#no place for politics in sport". The transformation policy requires a particular percentage of the team be comprised of coloured players.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:09 pm on 26 Apr

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Vijender accepts Amir Khan's bout challenge

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:17 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh has accepted Pakistan-origin British boxer Amir Khan's challenge to fight against him in India. Vijender claimed that the bout "will be a big boost to boxing in our country (India).” He further added, "[A]s we both fight in different weight categories, (we) will have to see whether Amir gains or I have to lose weight.”

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:17 pm on 26 Apr

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Hillsborough victims were unlawfully killed

short by Jatan Desai / 05:22 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

The 96 Liverpool fans who died in Britain's worst-ever sporting disaster, the 1989 Hillsborough football stadium crush, were unlawfully killed, with police failures to blame, a jury hearing inquests into the deaths concluded on Tuesday. The victims died in an overcrowded, fenced-in enclosure at the Hillsborough stadium in Liverpool's FA Cup semi-final against Nottingham Forest 27 years ago.

short by Jatan Desai / 05:22 pm on 26 Apr

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ICC suspends Nepal board over govt interference

short by Jatan Desai / 05:08 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

The Cricket Association of Nepal has been suspended by the International Cricket Council due to a 'vacuum of cricket leadership' in the country and also in view of government interference in the board. However, the council has ruled that the Nepal cricket teams would be able to continue to feature in ICC events but won't receive any funding from ICC.

short by Jatan Desai / 05:08 pm on 26 Apr

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2 years since Shelvey's goal from halfway mark

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:23 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

Former Swansea midfielder Jonjo Shelvey scored a long-range volley from near the halfway mark against Aston Villa in a Premier League match on April 26, 2014. Shelvey chested the ball from a defensive clearance, before unleashing a swerving long-range shot which beat Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan into the top right corner of the goal.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:23 pm on 26 Apr

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Footballers overpaid, live in a bubble: Mata

short by Jatan Desai / 03:34 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

Manchester United's Spanish midfielder Juan Mata said in an interview that he and other professional footballers earn "obscene" amounts of money and "live in a bubble". While stating that he would take a pay cut for less business involvement in the game, he also emphasized the need to talk to youngsters "who think they're rock stars".

short by Jatan Desai / 03:34 pm on 26 Apr

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Mary Kom, Swamy take oath as RS members

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:02 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

Olympic medallist boxer Mary Kom and BJP leader Subramanian Swamy took oath as members of the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The government had last week nominated Swamy, writer Narendra Jadhav, journalist Swapan Dasgupta and Kom to the Upper House. Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi and cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, who were also nominated, are yet to take their oaths.

short by Chhavi Tyagi / 03:02 pm on 26 Apr

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Samuels' putting legs on table not good: Russell

short by Jatan Desai / 02:55 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell said it “wasn’t good” on Marlon Samuels’ part to address a press conference with his padded legs on the table after their World T20 triumph. Talking about Kolkata Knight Riders’ good run at IPL-9, Russell said, “IPL has been good for us. Can’t complain, win four lost one. We want to keep the momentum going."

short by Jatan Desai / 02:55 pm on 26 Apr

Nadal files lawsuit against ex-French minister

short by Jatan Desai / 02:50 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

Fourteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has begun legal proceedings against former French minister Roselyne Bachelot after she alleged that the Spaniard had failed a drug test. "Through this case, I intend not only to defend my integrity and my image as an athlete but also the values I have defended all my career," Nadal said in a statement.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:50 pm on 26 Apr

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SC criticises BCCI for monopolising cricket

short by Jatan Desai / 02:38 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

The Supreme Court on Monday slammed the BCCI’s “monopoly” in cricket and appointed senior advocate Gopal Subramanium as amicus curiae to guide the implementation of Lodha panel’s recommendations. Several youngsters want to make their career in cricket and want to be Dhonis and Kohlis, but don't get equal opportunity if they aren't in alignment with the BCCI, the SC stated.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:38 pm on 26 Apr

ICC reprimands Windies for comments after WT20

short by Jatan Desai / 02:30 pm on 26 Apr 2016,Tuesday

The ICC board, which met in Dubai on Sunday, criticized the behaviour of the West Indies players terming it "inappropriate, disrespectful and [bringing] the event into disrepute". While it had accepted an apology from the WICB, it congratulated the board whose teams had completed an "unprecedented treble" of winning the Women's World T20, under-19 World Cup and Men's World T20.

short by Jatan Desai / 02:30 pm on 26 Apr

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Mumbai Indians defeat Kings XI Punjab by 25 runs

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:57 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Mumbai Indians defeated Kings XI Punjab by 25 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on Monday. Batting first, Mumbai put up a total of 189/6, courtesy Parthiv Patel's 81(58) and Ambati Rayudu's 65(37). In response, Punjab were restricted to 164/7, with Glenn Maxwell scoring 56(39), while Jasprit Bumrah picked 3/26.

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:57 pm on 25 Apr

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Yuvraj slams youth for IPL preference over Ranji

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:32 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Slamming the young generation of Indian cricketers Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Yuvraj Singh said, "many guys are looking forward to playing just the IPL. They give less importance to domestic cricket. Even in our Punjab Ranji team, they want to play T20.” He also said, "this generation is a bit outspoken, at times the things they do look inappropriate in public."

short by Dishant Sharma / 11:32 pm on 25 Apr

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Chris Jordan to replace Mitchell Starc at RCB

short by Davis James / 11:20 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

England fast bowler Chris Jordan has been signed up by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), as a replacement for Mitchell Starc, for the remainder of the 2016 IPL season. Starc has been ruled out for the whole of the tournament with a foot injury. Jordan is expected to leave his county side Sussex immediately to join the RCB squad.

short by Davis James / 11:20 pm on 25 Apr

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Rio Olympics-bound athletes to get ₹1 lakh/month

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:59 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Under the Target Olympic Podium scheme, the Indian Sports Ministry has decided to provide ₹1 lakh per-month as an Out of Pocket allowance to the sportspersons who have qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics. Till date, 77 Indian athletes in eight different disciplines have qualified for the tournament which is scheduled to commence from August 5.

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:59 pm on 25 Apr

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Twitter reacts to Salman becoming Rio ambassador

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:54 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Reacting to Salman Khan's appointment as India's Goodwill Ambassador for the 2016 Rio Olympics, a user tweeted, "Salman can hit, run and shoot. what else do you need from a sports ambassador." In support of the appointment, Salman's father Salim Khan tweeted, "Salman khan may not have competed but is an A level swimmer cyclist and weight lifter."

short by Dishant Sharma / 10:54 pm on 25 Apr

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Juventus clinch fifth successive Serie A title

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:52 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Juventus won their fifth consecutive Serie A title on Sunday after second-placed Napoli lost to Roma handing the Turin side an unassailable 12-point lead. This is the Juventus' 32nd Scudetto and 61st title overall. Two of the club's league titles were revoked after it was implicated in a match-fixing scandal which resulted in relegation to the Serie B in 2006-07.

short by Vinay Sundar / 10:52 pm on 25 Apr

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Murray's Cromlix most luxurious Scottish hotel

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:57 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Tennis player Andy Murray's Cromlix hotel in Perthshire, Scotland was awarded the most luxurious hotel of the year for the second consecutive time at the Scottish Hotel Awards on Sunday. Murray bought the 15th-century Victorian mansion in 2013 for £1.8 million (around $2.61 million). The hotel has won prizes at the Scottish Hotel Awards every year since it opened 2014.

short by Dishant Sharma / 09:57 pm on 25 Apr

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Four SA sports bodies banned from hosting events

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:23 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

South Africa’s Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula on Monday revoked the hosting and bidding privileges of four major sporting federations including the country's Cricket, Athletics Netball and Rugby federations. The privileges were revoked due to the failure to meet their transformation targets of improving sporting opportunities for the black community, which forms 84% of under-18 population of SA.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:23 pm on 25 Apr

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Tokyo 2020 changes logo after plagiarism claims

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:15 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics Organising Committee unveiled the new official logos of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games on Monday, after the design of the older logo was accused of plagiarism. The new Harmonized Chequered Emblem, designed by Asao Tokolo, uses traditional Japanese colours and patterns to represent the intercultural themes of the Olympic Games.

short by Dishant Sharma / 08:15 pm on 25 Apr

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Motorola announces Virat Kohli-themed smartphone

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 06:55 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Motorola has announced a special Virat Kohli-themed variant of its Moto G Turbo Edition smartphone. The smartphone, to be available from May first week, features a ‘V’ signifying the cricketer and is bundled as part of the Virat FanBox. The FanBox, priced at ₹16,999, is a one-year fanclub membership concept and also includes a miniature bat autographed by Kohli.

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 06:55 pm on 25 Apr

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Rower Dattu Bhokanal qualifies for Rio Olympics

short by Davis James / 06:51 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Indian rower, Dattu Bhokanal has qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics in the Men's Single Sculls at the 2016 FISA Asian and Oceania Olympic Qualification Regatta at Chung-Ju in South Korea on Monday. The 25-year-old from the Army clocked 7 minutes 07.49 seconds in the 2 km course to qualify for the mega-event.

short by Davis James / 06:51 pm on 25 Apr

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Messi applauds Curry for 10 mn Insta followers

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi congratulated Golden State Warriors' basketball player Stephen Curry by posting a video on Facebook, after the latter reached 10 million Instagram followers on Sunday. Messi will also send his Barcelona jersey to the basketballer. Previously, Curry had gifted his NBA jersey to Messi when he had breached the 30 million Instagram followers mark in December 2015.

short by Dishant Sharma / 06:12 pm on 25 Apr

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'Dhoni' trending on Twitter today

short by Nihal Thondepu / 05:34 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

After commentator Harsha Bhogle's tweet about MS Dhoni's performance in an IPL match, 'Dhoni' was a top Indian Twitter trend on Monday. Harsha Bhogle tweeted, "180+ run chase. 41 (38) can't win it for you. Some days it might come off but most days it won't from there". Dhoni's fans responded with tweets like, "Keep Calm & believe in Dhoni".

short by Nihal Thondepu / 05:34 pm on 25 Apr

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Footballer scores overhead kick from 30 yards

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:47 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

A Spanish Segunda División B striker, Javi Gómez, scored an overhead kick from over 30 yards out for his side UD Socuéllamos against CD Toledo on Sunday. The forward jumped to control a long ball on his chest 20 minutes from time before unleashing an overhead kick that propelled his side to the fourth spot in the league.

short by Dishant Sharma / 04:47 pm on 25 Apr

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Leicester's Mahrez named PFA Player of the Year

short by Davis James / 03:49 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Leicester City's Riyad Mahrez has been named as the PFA Player of the Year for the 2015/16 season by his fellow professionals. Mahrez has 17 goals and 11 assists to his name this season. Tottenham Hotspur’s Dele Alli, who has scored nine goals and assisted another 11, picked up the PFA Young Player of the Year Award.

short by Davis James / 03:49 pm on 25 Apr

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Indian loses Olympics spot due to power failure

short by Davis James / 03:32 pm on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

An Indian athlete lost out on Olympics qualification after power failure at the Indian Grand Prix on Sunday. Amiya Kumar Mallick registered a timing of 10.09 seconds in Men's 100m, beating the Olympics qualification time of 10.16 seconds. However, IAAF rules mandate the timings be recorded electronically rather than manually, as was done in the case due to power failure.

short by Davis James / 03:32 pm on 25 Apr

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Will rope in more icons as ambassadors: IOA

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:42 am on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

After facing criticism for appointing actor Salman Khan as the goodwill ambassador for 2016 Rio Olympics, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) said it would also rope in icons from music, cricket, and other sports to motivate the athletes. IOA Secretary said the body's objective in roping in the actor was to increase the popularity of the tournament in the country.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:42 am on 25 Apr

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Mairaj wins India's first World Cup skeet medal

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:15 am on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Mairaj Ahmad Khan won the silver medal in the skeet event at the ISSF Shooting World Cup in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, becoming the first Indian to bag a medal in the event at a World Cup. Sweden's Marcus Svennson won the gold medal. Last year, Mairaj also became the first Indian to qualify for the Olympics skeet event.

short by Vinay Sundar / 08:15 am on 25 Apr

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12 yrs since Zim posted lowest ever ODI total

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:46 am on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Playing the third ODI of a five-match series against Sri Lanka at Harare on April 25, 2004, Zimbabwe was bowled out in 18 overs at 35, the lowest total in ODI history. The highest score of the innings was Dion Ebrahim's 7, same as the number of extras. Sri Lanka won the match by nine wickets with 244 balls remaining.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:46 am on 25 Apr

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SL cricketer Kaushal Silva suffers head injury

short by Davis James / 01:23 am on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Sri Lankan batsman, Kaushal Silva has been taken to the hospital after having suffered a head injury while fielding at short leg during a practice match at Pallekele, Kandy. Silva had to be airlifted from the ground to a hospital, where CAT scans revealed he was out of danger. Sri Lanka is set to tour England in May.

short by Davis James / 01:23 am on 25 Apr

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Rafael Nadal clinches ninth Barcelona Open title

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:50 am on 25 Apr 2016,Monday

Rafael Nadal defeated Kei Nishikori in straight sets, 6-4, 7-5 in the final to secure his ninth Barcelona Open title. Nadal broke Nishikori, who was the two-time defending champion at Barcelona, in both sets, to take the win. With this title, the Spaniard equalled Guillermo Vilas' record for most titles on clay, with both now level on 49.

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:50 am on 25 Apr

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Leicester City cruise to 4-0 win over Swansea

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:59 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Leicester City closed in on the Premier League title with a 4-0 win over Swansea City on Sunday. Riyad Mahrez opened the scoring in the 17th minute followed by a brace by Leonardo Ulloa. Marc Albrighton then added one more in the 85th minute to complete the scoreline. The Foxes now have 76 points, eight clear of Tottenham at second.

short by Vinay Sundar / 11:59 pm on 24 Apr

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Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Pune by 2 wickets

short by Davis James / 11:51 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

MS Dhoni-led Rising Pune Supergiants were handed their fourth loss of the Indian Premier League after the Kolkata Knight Riders defeated them by two wickets on Sunday. Ajinkya Rahane scored 67(52) to help Pune post a total of 160/5, which was chased down by Kolkata with three balls to spare. Suryakumar Yadav was named man-of-the-match for his 60(49).

short by Davis James / 11:51 pm on 24 Apr

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Twitter applauds Kohli's maiden T20 century

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:23 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Praising Virat Kohli's maiden T20 ton, former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden tweeted, "@imVkohli taking over from @BrianLara as the best player I have had the priveledge of watching....great in Test, ODI & T20 cricket". While, a fan tweeted, "Virat Kohli's maiden T20 hundred on Sachin Tendulkar's birthday - who ever wrote this script stands a chance to grab an Oscar!#Legendarios".

short by Swarnim Bagre / 11:23 pm on 24 Apr

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Arsenal held to 0-0 draw by Sunderland

short by Davis James / 09:54 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Arsenal were held to a goalless draw by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light in the Premier League on Sunday. Sunderland were denied a penalty in the first half, however, the point took the Black Cats out of the relegation zone to 17th place. Notably, Olivier Giroud hasn't scored in 19 of his last 20 games for the Gunners.

short by Davis James / 09:54 pm on 24 Apr

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Umpire wears hand shield in IPL match

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:45 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

In the IPL encounter between Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Australian umpire Bruce Oxenford was seen wearing a hand shield. Previously, Australian umpire Gerard Abood was seen wearing a helmet in the Big Bash League. Notably, Cricket Australia, England and Wales Cricket Board and the ICC are working to come up with protective equipment specifically designed for the umpires.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 08:45 pm on 24 Apr

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RCB lose to Gujarat Lions despite Kohli's ton

short by Davis James / 08:41 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Virat Kohli's first T20 hundred ended up in a losing cause as the Royal Challengers Bangalore lost their match against the Gujarat Lions at Rajkot on Sunday. After man-of-the-match, Kohli's 100*(63) helped RCB post 180/2, the Lions chased down the target with six wickets in hand and three balls to spare. Dinesh Karthik top-scored for the Lions with 50*(39).

short by Davis James / 08:41 pm on 24 Apr

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18 yrs since Sachin's 134 vs Aus in Sharjah Cup

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:11 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Playing on his birthday on April 24, 1998, Sachin Tendulkar registered a second-straight century in the 1998 Sharjah Cup, which was popularly known as the second of his two 'Desert Storms'. Chasing a target of 273 runs set by Australia in the tournament final, Sachin scored 134 runs to help India win the series.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 08:11 pm on 24 Apr

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Street in Switzerland named after Roger Federer

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:37 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

A street in Switzerland has been named after tennis star Roger Federer, which the 17-time Grand Slam champion inaugurated himself. “I am very moved. I never thought I would see a street named after me,” he said. Notably, the street leads to the national centre for Swiss Tennis at the Tissot Arena sports complex where Federer trained as a junior.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 07:37 pm on 24 Apr

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Wrestler Sandeep Tomar qualifies for Rio 2016

short by Davis James / 06:52 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Indian wrestler, Sandeep Tomar has qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics in the men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling category. Tomar became the fourth Indian wrestler to qualify for the Olympics. Hardeep Singh in 49 kg Greco-Roman, Yogeshwar Dutt in 65 kg freestyle, and Narsingh Pancham Yadav in 74 kg freestyle category are the other wrestlers who qualified for the tournament.

short by Davis James / 06:52 pm on 24 Apr

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Firm announces ₹1 cr cover to Olympic athletes

short by Aditya Kashyap / 06:52 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Insurance firm Edelweiss Tokio Life on Saturday said that it has partnered with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to provide a life cover of ₹1 crore to athletes representing India in the 2016 Olympics. Till date, 75 Indian athletes in eight disciplines have qualified for the 2016 Olympics. The event is scheduled between August 5-21 this year at Rio, Brazil.

short by Aditya Kashyap / 06:52 pm on 24 Apr

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Kohli has batting average of 110 in T20s in 2016

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:27 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

After registering his maiden T20 century on Sunday, Virat Kohli has achieved a batting average of 110.22 in T20 cricket in 2016, while maintaining a strike rate of 141.10. He has played a total of 18 T20 matches till now in 2016, including the World T20 and IPL, and has registered 11 fifty-plus scores – the most in 2016.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 06:27 pm on 24 Apr

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Astronaut runs London Marathon from space

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 06:24 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

British astronaut Tim Peake on Sunday ran the 36th London Marathon from space. He ran the distance of the marathon (about 42 kilometers) on a treadmill aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and wore a harness to counteract weightlessness. Notably, Peake had also run the London Marathon in 1999, finishing it in three hours, 18 minutes and 50 seconds.

short by Bhavika Bhuwalka / 06:24 pm on 24 Apr

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Milkha Singh slams Salman's appointment by IOA

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:09 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Legendary Indian sprinter Milkha Singh criticized the appointment of Bollywood actor Salman Khan by Indian Olympic Association (IOA) as India’s ambassador for Rio Olympics and said that a sportsperson would have been a better choice. Meanwhile, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt expressed his anger over twitter by saying, “What is the purpose of an ambassador? Stop fooling the people of this country”.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 06:09 pm on 24 Apr

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Twitter wishes Sachin Tendulkar on his birthday

short by Nihal Thondepu / 06:06 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Twitter users on Sunday wished former cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on his 43rd birthday. Cricketer Virat Kohli tweeted, "No words are enough to describe you @sachin_rt paaji, my wishes will also fall short to your greatness". Fans wished Sachin with tweets like, "A country divided by Religions, was always united by 1 God. A very Happy Birthday to that God".

short by Nihal Thondepu / 06:06 pm on 24 Apr

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Virat Kohli registers his first T20 century

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:44 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Playing against Gujarat Lions in the 2016 Indian Premier League on Sunday, Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli scored his career's first ever T20 century. Playing alongside Kannur Lokesh Rahul, who also grabbed his maiden IPL half-century by scoring 51*(35), Kohli's 100* off 63 balls drove his team to a total of 180/2.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:44 pm on 24 Apr

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9 yrs since Kaká's solo goal against Man Utd

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:13 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Playing a Champions League semi-final against Manchester United on April 24, 2007, then AC Milan player Kaká scored a solo goal after evading two United defenders with two touches. Notably, Milan went on to win their seventh Champions League title – the second most in the tournament history – with Kaká being that campaign's leading goal scorer with 10 goals.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:13 pm on 24 Apr

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Want to portray myself in Mary Kom 2: Mary Kom

short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:03 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Indian boxer Mary Kom has said that if there is a sequel to her biopic 'Mary Kom', she would want to play the titular character on her own. "I will not give it (the role) to anyone," said the 33-year-old Olympian boxer. Directed by Omung Kumar, the 2014 film had starred Priyanka Chopra in the titular role.

short by Prashanti Moktan / 05:03 pm on 24 Apr

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Sachin Tendulkar celebrates his 43rd birthday

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:26 pm on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday. The Master Blaster was introduced to international cricket in 1989 and retired from all forms of cricket in 2013 as the leading run-scorer in Tests (15,921 runs) and ODIs (18,426 runs). Sachin spent his day at the MIG Club in Mumbai, playing cricket with children from the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 04:26 pm on 24 Apr

Suarez nets 4 as Barcelona beat Gijon 6-0

short by Davis James / 03:25 am on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Barcelona beat Sporting Gijon 6-0 at Camp Nou on Saturday to go back to the top of La Liga. Luis Suarez scored four goals for a second successive match while Lionel Messi and Neymar netted one each. Suarez is the only player in the top five European leagues to have scored three or more goals in five games this season.

short by Davis James / 03:25 am on 24 Apr

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Martial's winner takes Man Utd into FA Cup final

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:47 am on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Manchester United defeated Everton 2-1 in the FA Cup semi-final, thanks to Anthony Martial's injury-time winner. United took a first-half lead through Marouane Fellaini before an own goal by Chris Smalling in the second-half leveled the match for Everton. The Red Devils will now face either Watford or Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final on May 21.

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:47 am on 24 Apr

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Kevin Pietersen ruled out of IPL 2016

short by Davis James / 12:10 am on 24 Apr 2016,Sunday

Rising Pune Supergiants batsman Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after sustaining a calf injury. The 35-year-old was injured during Pune's match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday. According to Pietersen's update on his Instagram account, he will be out of action until November.

short by Davis James / 12:10 am on 24 Apr

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Sunrisers defeat Kings XI Punjab by 5 wickets

short by Davis James / 11:57 pm on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

Sunrisers Hyderabad won their third IPL match in a row after defeating Kings XI Punjab by five wickets on Saturday. Man-of-the-match Mustafizur Rahman bowled the most economical spell of the IPL 2016, finishing with figures of 2/9 from his four overs. Later, David Warner's 59(31) helped Hyderabad chase down the target of 144 runs, with 13 balls to spare.

short by Davis James / 11:57 pm on 23 Apr

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Hazard's double gives Chelsea 4-1 win

short by Davis James / 10:16 pm on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

Belgian playmaker Eden Hazard scored his first Premier League goals of the season, nearly a year after he netted his last one, to help Chelsea secure a 4-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday. Pedro Rodríguez and Willian scored the other two goals for Chelsea as they moved up to the ninth place. Tommy Elphick scored the only goal for Bournemouth.

short by Davis James / 10:16 pm on 23 Apr

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Real register 3-2 comeback win over Rayo

short by Davis James / 10:10 pm on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

Real Madrid came back from 0-2 down to register a 3-2 victory over Rayo Vallecano at Campo de Fútbol de Vallecas in La Liga on Saturday. Adri Embarba and Miku gave an early two-goal lead to the home side before a brace by Gareth Bale and a goal by Lucas Vázquez helped Madrid grab the win.

short by Davis James / 10:10 pm on 23 Apr

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Manchester City hammer Stoke City 4-0

short by Davis James / 08:26 pm on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

Manchester City defeated Stoke City 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to go third in the English Premier League table. A goal each from Fernando and Sergio Agüero, and a brace by Kelechi Iheanacho gave Man City the three points. Notably, Agüero scored in five consecutive Premier League appearances for the fourth time in his career.

short by Davis James / 08:26 pm on 23 Apr

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Delhi register 10-run victory against Mumbai

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:55 pm on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

Delhi Daredevils clinched a 10-run victory against Mumbai Indians at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi on Saturday. Batting first, the home side scored 164/4 with Sanju Samson and JP Duminy scoring 60 and 49* respectively. In response, Mumbai was restricted to 154/7, with skipper Rohit Sharma scoring 65(48), and Amit Mishra finishing with 2/24 for Delhi.

short by Vinay Sundar / 07:55 pm on 23 Apr

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Salman Khan named India's Olympics Ambassador

short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:37 pm on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

The Indian Olympic Association has named Bollywood actor Salman Khan as the country's Goodwill Ambassador representing the Indian contingent at the 2016 Rio Olympics. This reportedly is the first time a Bollywood actor was chosen as India's Goodwill Ambassador. The Olympics are scheduled to take place in Rio, Brazil between August 5 and 21 this year.

short by Nihal Thondepu / 07:37 pm on 23 Apr

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Two killed after Rio Olympic bike lane collapses

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:42 pm on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

An elevated bicycle path in Rio de Janeiro, built ahead of the 2016 Olympics, collapsed on Thursday, killing at least two people. Municipal Secretary Pedro Paulo Carvalho said that an approximate 150-foot stretch of the path collapsed after being struck beneath by a strong wave. According to local news media, two other people were rescued alive from the accident site.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:42 pm on 23 Apr

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3 yrs since Gayle scored the highest T20 score

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:12 pm on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

Playing against Pune Warriors on April 23, 2013, Royal Challengers Bangalore's Chris Gayle scored 175* off 66 balls, thereby registering the highest individual score in T20 history. His innings, featuring 14 fours and a record-breaking 17 sixes, was also the fastest T20 century, off 30 balls. After setting a target of 264 runs, Bangalore won the match by 130 runs.

short by Swarnim Bagre / 05:12 pm on 23 Apr

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Sony Max becomes 2nd-most watched channel

short by Davis James / 01:01 am on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

The official broadcaster of the IPL, Sony Max, became the second most-watched television channel in India after Sun TV and has garnered a viewership of 946 million. The data was released by BARC (Broadcast Audience Research Council) India. The match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 12 was the most-watched match which earned 24.1 million views.

short by Davis James / 01:01 am on 23 Apr

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RCB defeat Rising Pune Supergiants by 13 runs

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:28 am on 23 Apr 2016,Saturday

Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched a 13-run win over Rising Pune Supergiants on Friday. Batting first, Bangalore scored 185/3, powered by Virat Kohli's 80 and AB de Villiers' 83. In response, Pune reached 172/8, with Ajinkya Rahane scoring 60, while Kane Richardson took 3/13. RCB has won both the times a total was defended in 16 matches played in this season.

short by Vinay Sundar / 12:28 am on 23 Apr

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Day-night Test in India not confirmed: NZ board

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:16 pm on 22 Apr 2016,Friday

Following BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur's statement on Thursday in which he said that India would host a day-night Test against New Zealand later this year, New Zealand cricket board said they first heard of it only on Friday. The board stated that several factors need to be considered, like venues, floodlights, playing conditions and availability of practice oppurtunities.

short by Shankar Venkatraman / 09:16 pm on 22 Apr

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Mary Kom, Swamy among 6 nominated to Rajya Sabha

short by Jatan Desai / 09:12 pm on 22 Apr 2016,Friday

President Pranab Mukherjee on Friday approved the nomination of six people to the Rajya Sabha, recommended by the central government which included boxer and Olympic medallist Mary Kom and BJP leader Subramanian Swamy. Journalist Swapan Dasgupta, former BJP MP and cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu, Malayalam actor Suresh Gopi and economist Narendra Jadhav were the others to be nominated.

short by Jatan Desai / 09:12 pm on 22 Apr

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